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

5723 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Lady convinced South Africans remain more educated than many in 1st world nations despite 30% mark requirement

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South Africa divided: Ferrari vs. taxi in road standoff in video

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Young Free State farmer Itumeleng Lengana killed after confrontation over livestock

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Cassper Nyovest replies to backlash over alleged infidelity accusations While son was hospitalised

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Friend mourning Cameron Waldeck-Cooks' death highlights sorrow

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Tragic loss at CUT: 4th-year education student passes away

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Inanda learners loot tuckshop: Outrage as video highlights worrying incident

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Primary school learners in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, looted a Pakistani tuckshop, sparking outrage as adults were blamed for the disturbing behaviour caught on video.

South African petrol station worker confronts garage over months of salary deductions in TikTok video

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a month ago

A South African garage worker confronts employers over unpaid wages, sparking widespread support on TikTok. Mzansi rallies behind his demand for justice.

Principal loses it after scholar drivers get caught drinking with minors in video

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South Africa's scholar transport association intervened after drivers were caught drinking on duty, sparking nationwide debate on safety standards for children.

14-year-old girl's kidnapping in Johannesburg caught on CCTV

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A 14-year-old girl, Fatima Ahmed, was kidnapped in Mayfair, Johannesburg. Shocking CCTV footage reveals the incident as police investigate the alarming abduction.

Ethan Coetzee's rugby video resurfaces amid SAPS mruder investigation of death with St Sithians learner

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A TikTok rugby clip of Ethan Coetzee resurfaces after his death alongside St Stithian College's Cameron Waldeck-Cooks, as SAPS investigates their passing.

St Stithians learner Cameron Waldeck-Cook's post-mortem after death with Ethan Cotetzee sparks heated debates

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Postmortem results reveal St Stithians pupil Cameron Waldeck-Cooks may have been murdered, igniting discussions on violece among youth in South Africa.

Brother defends late St Stithians learner Cameron Waldecks-Cooks amid SAPS murder probe

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a month ago

Ethan Coetzee defends his sister Cameron Waldeck-Cooks’ reputation after her tragic death, rejecting harmful media narratives amidst rising outrage in South Africa.

Grantleigh School mourns death of learner remembered fondly in tribute

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a month ago

Grantleigh Schools mourns the loss of Grade 11 learner Cebolenkosi Mlambo, remembered by his community and fellow schools for his kindness and choir membership.

Michaelhouse mourns loss of retired educator after 30 years at elite school

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a month ago

Michaelhouse mourns the loss of Richard McMichael, a dedicated educator whose impact spanned 30 years, celebrating his legacy as a mentor and housemaster.

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