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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University of Pretoria student terminates studies in TikTok video, viewers relate to drop out vlog

People

2 years ago

Jacob Zuma explains MK leader selection delay, former SA president wants to avoid ANC disruptors in disguise

People

2 years ago

EFF's Julius Malema explains runny nose, video of speech at Moses Mabhida leaves SA worried

People

2 years ago

RocoMamas hot wings challenge: Woman in TikTok video disqualified and faints after spicy eating contest

People

2 years ago

EFF remains staunch on pro-immigration policy ahead of 2024 elections, argues for 1 Africa

Politics

2 years ago

AKA and Tibz murder suspects arrested for other crimes, SA bash SAPS's progress after 1 year

Celebrities

2 years ago

Spar cashier resembles Cardi B, TikTok video of lookalike amuses South Africa

People

2 years ago

A TikTok viral video shows a Spar cashier who looks like Cardi B. The employee amazed Mzansi peeps with her uncanny resemblance to the USA rapper.

Caster Semenya needs R3.4M after World Athletics' appeal after victory, Olympian crowdfund for justice

Sports

2 years ago

Caster Semenya is fundraising R3.4 million to fight World Athletics. The body appealed after the Olympian won the first case after being banned from the 800m event.

Woman saves over R10k with coins, TikTok video of container full of money leaves Mzansi in awe

People

2 years ago

A woman in a TikTok video saved coins in a piggy bank, and she opened it. Viewers were in awe of how much the lady was able to put away as cash savings.

Ayanda Thabethe launches YouTube channel to share mommy tips and more, 1st episode delights fans

Entertainment

2 years ago

Ayanda Thabthe started a YouTube channel to share her tips and have guests. The media personality posted her first episode, which fascinated supporters.

Bride stuns in white dress on wedding day, TikTok video amuses viewers

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a bride drinking Savannah on her wedding day. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the woman in the dresing room in her gown.

Dad bottle feeds baby daughter in TikTok video, Mzansi hearts warmed by sweet moment

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a doting dad who spent time with his daughter feeding her. Mzansi netizens enjoyed watching the father take care of his baby.

"I had a baby with my serial cheater ex": Expert chimes in as woman and baby daddy clash while co-parenting

Opinion

2 years ago

A woman had a baby with her ex, who cheated on her many times. Relationship expert Shely Lewin dished out co-parenting advice and strategies after infidelity.

Pretoria hair braider in Soshanguve grips near buzz cut hair, TikTok video shows unbelievable braid install

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a hair braider who worked on short hair. The stylist showed off how skilled she is at gripping hair regardless of its length.

Pretoria woman socialises in young makoti club, TikTok video of young wives mingling fascinates Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a young wife who found others like her to be friends with. The woman went viral after showing a young makoti club that she joined.

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