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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TikTok video of woman's Mizani relaxer results after 6 years with 4c natural hair impresses Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Mother gifts toddler 1st xibelani in TikTok video, SA moved by cutie’s excitement over Tsonga traditional wear

People

2 years ago

Xhosa interracial marriage in TikTok video includes in-laws in traditional attire, Mzansi delighted by couple

People

2 years ago

Cape Town performer does 'iPlan' by Dlala Thukzin rendition in TikTok video with 1.2M views, crowd gets upset

People

2 years ago

Trophy hunter awarded over R8M after being blinded by municipal worker, Limpopo municipality to foot bill

People

2 years ago

"Strict" boyfriend cuts girlfriend's nails for being too long in TikTok video, SA convinced he's red flag

People

2 years ago

SAHRC investigates Matthew Lani's claims he was denied medication by Gauteng hospital, SA disappointed

South Africa

2 years ago

The SAHRC is looking int Matthew Lani's claims that he was denied access to medication. Mzansi complained that the proven bogus "Dr" was getting help.

Gigi Lamayne roasted for advising families on post about Eastern Cape family who died in car accident

Celebrities

2 years ago

Gigi Lamayne got dragged for being insensitive after an Eastern Cape family died in a car crash. The rapper posted advice that no one asked for after their deaths.

KZN weather warning level four for New years, SA Weather Service expects flooding in Durban and 4 areas

South Africa

2 years ago

The South African Weather Sevice issued a level 4 warning KZN. Durban, Port Shepstone and other areas will experience heavy rain leading to flooding.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Sekhukhune DStv Premiership game: Amakhosi close 2023 in 6th position on PSL ranking

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs played against Sekhukhune United F.C in Polokwane at Peter Mokaba stadium. Soccer fans discussed the match as some contested the results.

Woman's architect dad built round modern home, viewers amazed by TikTok video of house

People

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows a woman whose architect dad built a round home. Peeps were fascinated after seeing the uniquely constructed but modern home.

Andile Mpisane blamed for defeat by Amazulu in 30 min, Royal AM coach defends DStv Premiership debut

Celebrities

2 years ago

Andil Mpisane debited in the DStv Premiership with Royal AM against Amazulu. The coach, John Maduka, discussed Andile Mpisane's performance in the match.

4-month baby in Kriel stolen by 2 caregiver impersonators, Mpumalanga mom falls for scam after promise of food

People

2 years ago

A Mpumalanga mother lost her baby after getting tricked by two women. The baby was taken in Kriel by two suspects who acted as though they were caregivers.

SARS reported more than R2 trillion in collections for 2023, SA divided over massive tax revenue

South Africa

2 years ago

SARS' tax revenue made it to the trillions. Mzansi peeps discussed how taxes affect them and speculated that the revenue will not benefit South Africa as a whole.

Mbongeni Ngema memorial scheduled in Durban by family, Mzansi continues to mourn him

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mbongei Ngema's family has organised a memorial for him in Durban. Mzansi peeps were touched by the update and left messages dedicated to the playwright.

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