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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Musician in Krugersdorp slays keyboard amapiano routine, TikTok video of performance delights audience

People

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Bridesmaids wearing black at wedding introduce bride in TikTok video, SA amazed by stunning bridal party

People

2 years ago

Cape Town residents escorted off Clifton beach by security in TikTok video, Mzansi debates treatment

People

2 years ago

Mom puts mega volume lashes on baby, TikTok video gets 45M views on makeover

People

2 years ago

Shell Petrol attendant welcomes 2024 in TikTok video, tries to tease customer with dance and has SA divided

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of man realising phone is still in pocket mid-jump into pool, Mzansi impressed by reflexes

People

2 years ago

Woman in TikTok video shows Mzansi cheap "iPhone" from Ackermans, viewers amused by lady's plug

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's cheap Ackerman's phone purchase. Mzansi peeps were fascinated after seeing the lady compare the camera to an iPhone.

2 men breakdown details of being Model C school educated in TikTok video, Mzansi amused by honest friends

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows friends who were Model C students. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the video of the men joking about their educational background.

Woman gets bit by Akita dog in face in TikTok video, Mzansi joins in as she jokes about incident

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman got bit by an Akita dog. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the woman joke about after being bit by one of the big dogs.

Woman in Australia collects 2023 Hyundai Kona N-Line in TikTok video, viewers congratulate her

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman in Australia buying a 2023 Hyundai Kona N-Line. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the lady celebrating her car purchase.

Woman narrates TikTok video of her gf proposal after meeting man, SA ladies feel hopeful

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who shared her girlfriend proposal. Mzansi peeps were amazed after seeing how she managed to find a partner who treats her right.

Woman learns to drive from patient bae in TikTok video, SA loves gentle boyfriend

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman learning how to drive from her boyfriend. Mzansi peeps were amazed after seeing the lady learn from her patient partner.

Man in TikTok video dubbed KZN's Skomota performs, crowd enthralled by man's performance

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a KZN man being compared to Skomota. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the gent's performance for a live audience on stage.

Woman in TikTok video guzzles bottle of booze at once with ease during drinking game amuses Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman drinking a bottle of alcohol easily in one. The drinking game made people laugh as they compared the people's drinking skills.

DJ at Pietermaritzburg event cuts off 'Mnike' with 'Jerusalema', makes crowd angry in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A DJ in Pietermaritzburg mixed 'Mnike' with 'Jerusalema', and the crow hated it. Mzansi roasted the musician's live set and agreed that he deserved the backlash.

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