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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New makoti's GRWM in TikTok video delights, Mzansi stunned by outfit in traditional style

People

2 years ago

SANRAL to issue 70 tenders worth over R20bn in 6 months, Eastern Cape allocated highest value of tenders

South Africa

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle marks brother Zenzele's birthday with sweet message and 4 pics of moments together, fans delighted

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nkosazana-Dlamini Zuma pens parliament resignation 1 day before ANC's 112 years celebration, SA chimes in

South Africa

2 years ago

ANC members in Mpumalanga boycott ruling party's 112 years celebration, Pienaar community fed up

People

2 years ago

5 Limpopo ANC supporters die en route ruling party's 112th anniversary in Mbombela, 2 busses crash in accident

South Africa

2 years ago

Mark Williams believes Bafana Bafana will thrive despite short AFCON prep time, SA soccer team arrives

Football

2 years ago

Mark Williams said Bafana Bafana can make it to the AFCON quarter-finals. The soccer legend said they will have to win against Mali but Mzansi had less faith.

Water Park in Johannesburg apartment complex, TikTok video has Mzansi amazed

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a Johannesburg apartment went viral. Mzansi online users were fived after seeing the residential area filled with children playing and screaming.

TikTok video of revenge as family cooks sheep after it terrorised them, SA can't deal

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a family cooking a sheep after buying it alive. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the clip of the hilarious incident in the family's home

VW Polo 6 TSI owner flexes upgrades in TikTok video, modifications impress car lovers

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A VW Polo owner showed off his car upgrades in a TikTok video. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the work he put into his beloved whip over time.

Woman's husband books laundry service to help with makoti duties, TikTok video leaves Mzansi touched

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's hubby who booked a laundry service to help with makoti duties. Mzansi thought the husband made one helpful gesture.

Bloemfontein woman and dad nail amapiano song lyrics, SA charmed by Methodist church pastor

People

2 years ago

A Bloemfotein woman and her dad sang an amapiano song. The TikTok video was a viral hit and many online users recognised the dad a Methodist church pastor.

Mans acts as docile hubby in TikTok video, Mzansi amused as he serves half loaf of bread with meals

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man being an attentive husband. Mzansi peeps thought it was hilarious to see the man pretend to be a man who caters to his wife.

City makoti in Johannesburg gets ready in TikTok video, Mzansi swoons over new wife

People

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows a white makoti in Johannesburg getting ready for her day. Mzansi peeps were gushing over how mariaage the young woman welll.

Child makes spit gel to style mom's hair, TikTok video shows bizarre mother-daughter moment

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a mom who let her child do her hair. The lady's daughter used spit to try and make her mother's hair look good like she's a hairdresser.

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