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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Woman downgrades from rented flat to shack, TikTok video of new life inspires Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Woman's hair shaved as part of makoti duty, Mzansi puzzled by pressure on daughter-in-law

People

2 years ago

Man relaxes girlfriend's hair in TikTok video, Mzansi impressed as he styles her to perfection

People

2 years ago

FlySafair established Cape Town to Kruger National Park route to boost tourism, Mzansi amazed

South Africa

2 years ago

AFCON: Cape Verdean women have SA men drooling, Ntsiki Mazwai questions if hype is over yellow bones

People

2 years ago

AFCON: Ronwen Williams' success as Bafana Bafana keeper has SA paranoid about Kelly Khumalo

Entertainment

2 years ago

2 Peanut butter brands recalled by Pick 'n Pay stores for high levels of toxin, Mzansi worried

South Africa

2 years ago

Pick 'n Pay recalled products by two peanut butter brands. The store disclosed they had high levels of a toxin found in crops, which can cause health complications.

Namibia's President Hage Geingob passes away after cancer diagnosis, South Africans express condolences

Africa

2 years ago

Naminia's president Hage Geingob died at 82 while in a hosptiial.. The head of state was battling cancer and South Africans expressed their sorrow over his death.

Homeless man with cancer in TikTok video asks for tea from woman, raises R6M donations instead

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a homeless man with cancer who asked for tea. The TikTokker who helped him managed to raise money for him instead and his life changed

Durban woman shot dead over water dispute, family blames government while SAPS is yet to make arrest

South Africa

2 years ago

A Durban woman was shot dead over a water dispute amid the shortage. Mzansi peeps were disurbed by the details, and SAPS are looking to make an arrest.

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka exposes Limpopo Social Development Department corruption, suggests solution

South Africa

2 years ago

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka found irregularities in the Limpopo Social Development Department. She made recommendations about how they could rectify the issue.

Vusi Nova discusses reality show 'Vusi Unprovoked' on SABC 1 and album with tribute to Zahara

Celebrities

2 years ago

Vusi Nova's show 'Vusi Unprovoked' will be released in 2024. The musician also has an album in store with music dedicated to singer Zahara, who passed away.

Kefilwe Mabote's lavish lobola from 1 year ago allegedly faked for clout, Mzansi up in arms

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kefilw Mabote allegedly faked her lobola ceremony in 2023. Mzansi peeps flooded social media to express their disbelief that the epic celebration was staged.

Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding to save electricity for following week, Mzansi unimpressed

People

2 years ago

Eskom has set Stage 2 loadshedding until further notice. Mzansi peeps are not pleased with the electricity supplier's reasons for starting power cuts.

2 Die in MTN taxi rank shooting and police launch manhunt for 10 suspects, Mzansi complains about crime

South Africa

2 years ago

An MTN taxi rank shooting ended badly with two people dead. SAPS are searching for 10 suspects who will be charged with murder and attempted murder.

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