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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TikTok Viral SA kid makes it to America, video of boy on 'Kelly Clarkson Show has SA cheering

People

2 years ago

Grade 6 pupil killed by heavy-duty vehicle while on school transport, Education MEC to face mourning parents

South Africa

2 years ago

Gogo Maweni in Maldives with husband after confirming lobola rumours, 8 pics and video of vacay has SA raving

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sivenathi Nontshinga reclaims IBJ junior flyweight champion by TKO in Mexico, Mzansi cheers

Sports

2 years ago

DA manifesto: 15k expected to hear John Steenhuisen, SA roasts low number as supporters march in Pretoria

People

2 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni and wife Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni serenade and dance in TikTok video, SA loves them

Celebrities

2 years ago

ICJ warns Israel about assault in Rafah, takes no extra measures to prevent crisis in area full of refugees

South Africa

2 years ago

The International Court of Justice spoke against Israel's attacks in Palestine. Israel is set of attackinf Hafah which is where many Palestinians took refuge.

"I cook and clean but they all cheat”: Woman betrayed in 5 relationships seeks healing, expert discusses

Opinion

2 years ago

SACAP counsellor Shelley Levin dove into the impact of cheating. A woman shared that she has been cheated on by boyfriends ever since she started dating.

Woman gets Valentine's Day McDonald's spoils, divides burger with 3 single friends in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A woman in a TikTok video got Valentine's Day McDonald's treat, The young lady shared it with three friends who did not have partners in time for the day of love.

High school student folds 2L ice cream tub into pocket, TikTok video amuses Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a high school pupil with a 2L ice cream tub in his pocket. Mzansi's online users were amused and curious to know how he did it.

PS5 Valentine's Day prank: Woman plays trick on bf in TikTok video, disappointment moves viewers

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's Valentine's Day prank on her boyfriend. Viewers were amused after seeing the man react to seeing the reality of her gift.

Young man asks malume for Valentine's Day pics, TikTok video of photoshoot cracks Mzansi up

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who posed for Valentine's Day. Mzansi viewers were amused after seeing the gent, who did the most to look good in pictures.

Woman in Langebaan plugs SA with Pick 'n Pay clothing sweater in TikTok video, SA thinks timing is off

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Pick 'n Pay item a woman found. Mzansi peeps were puzzled by the off season item the lady though was a great plug for shoppers.

"All he does is work and sleep”: Married mom of 4 who feels like a single parent gets expert advice

Opinion

2 years ago

Shelley Lewin, a relationship coach, answered a mother of four who feels like a single mom. The mom said she is married to a high-earner while she stays at home.

Car saleswoman's Valentine's Day marketing ploy goes viral, SA calls out claim about new Mazda from bf

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A woman who sells cars claimed she got a Mazda on Valentine's Day. Mzansi peeps identified the woman's stunt and many pointed out her marketing scheme.

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