Rutendo Masasi

Education: English (BA and Law, BA (Hons), Rhodes University, (2014-2017), Google News Initiative training (2024), Thomson Reuters Foundation Newsroom AI Adoption Programme (2025)

Experience: Briefly News (2022-present)

Awards: Top story of the year 2023 by Briefly News

Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 4 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of training courses by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za

5813 articles published since 04 May 2022

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K Naomi hosts baby shower with Pearl Modiadie and more, SA touched by video of lavish event

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Jessica Motaung cries at Soweto Derby, Kaizer Chiefs's performance against Orlando Pirates disappoints

Football

2 years ago

26-Year-old buys 1st home with dream kitchen in TikTok video, peeps amazed by accomplishment

People

2 years ago

3 piece Woolworths bags suit by young man impresses SA, TikTok video of perfect craftsmanship goes viral

People

2 years ago

Mom of 4 brags after finding husband even with kids from past relationship, TikTok video shows wedding day

People

2 years ago

Elaine slays Fulani braids with a twist in Pretoria, TikTok video of lady's version of it gets 1.2M views

People

2 years ago

Nomzamo Mbatha bags 2024 Forbes Woman Africa Award, Mzansi beams over victory

People

2 years ago

Nomzamo Mbatha won a Forbes Woman Africa Award in a video. Mzansi netizens were delighted after seeing the actress's latest win on an international stage.

Sbahle Mpisane's TikTok dance video with moon boot on leg 6 years after car crash leaves SA with questions

People

2 years ago

Sbahle Mpisane's TikTok dance video went viral on X. The media personality's moon boot for a leg injury left many people curious about her healing.

Woman claims Swati royalty in TikTok video and says she lives normal life at school, shows off 2 worlds

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman claimng she's Swati royalty. Mzansi netizens were touched after seeing the lady's video at royal events and her normal life.

Man tightly clings to wife on couch in TikTok video, Mzansi touched by happy family dynamic

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows a husband holding onto his wife. Mzansi is touched after seeing the family, who look like they have a healthy family dynamic.

Kid pretending to sleep tricked to reveal herself by mom, TikTok video shows Oscar-worthy performance

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a child sleeping went viral after her mom exposed she was pretending. Mzansi netizens were amused after seeing the child put on an act.

University of Pretoria babe slays indlamu, TikTok video of Zulu traditional dance has SA drooling over beauty

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a University of Pretoria student doing the indlamu went viral. Mzansi peeps were in awe of the stunning girl who did the Zulu traditional dance.

Woman jumps for joy over Mini Cooper in TikTok video, Mzansi celebrates amazing purchase

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows a woman's Mini Cooper purchase. The car saleswoman recorded her client's excitement when she collected her brand-new whip.

SA women copy soft-spoken girlfriend asking for Red Bull in video, Ntando and Bash dubbed Couple of the Month

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video by Ntando and Bash trended and some recreated it. Mzansi peeps were touched by the couple and they went Twitter viral for their interaction.

Vusi Nova's reality show debuts on SABC 1, fans fascinated by dog funeral and life challenges

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Vusi Nova's show 'Vusi Nova Unprovoked' debuted on SABC 1. Mzansi supporters were touched after seeing details about the musician's life and his struggles.

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