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 in TikTok video struggles with traditional makoti duties, Mzansi ladies envious as in-laws help her

People

2 years ago

Boxer Minaj transforms plastic bags from SA supermarket into baddie outfit in TikTok video with 3.4M views

People

2 years ago

Play Station 5 Christmas gift: Boy pranked by parents in TikTok video before receiving game console

People

2 years ago

Woman in TikTok video with margarita hangover threatens cocktail, SA amused as she calls it wrong name

People

2 years ago

Ferraris in TikTok video of supposed R700k school parking lot rouses suspicion, SA doubts it exists

People

2 years ago

Woman drives Barbie personalised Jeep in TikTok video, SA inspired by self-made baller

People

2 years ago

Fearless boy jumps in pool in TikTok video, Mzansi crack jokes about his bravery

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a kid jumping to a pool. The viral post made Mzansi viewers want to emobdy his energy when it come to how they approach life.

Man holds daughter at salon in TikTok video, peaceful braiding process warms SA hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a father with his daughter while she got braided. Mzansi peeps were touched after seeing how he made sure she was comfortable.

SA woman's cryptic pregnancy in TikTok video goes viral, vlogs leaving hospital with surprise baby

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's cyrptic pregnancy. Mzansi peeps were in awe and others could relate and shared their experience with the condition.

30 Eastern Cape initiates dead after going to mountains, Mzansi disturbed by many young lives lost

South Africa

2 years ago

30 Eastern Cape initiates passed away while taking part in tradition. Mzansi peeps were upset by how many young people died for the cultural practice.

10 die in Eastern Cape car crashes over 12 hours, including pedestrians, SA distraught by soaring death toll

South Africa

2 years ago

Eastern Cape roads claimed many lives in a span of hours. Mzansi discussed the rising death tolls during the festive season and shared their worries.

Orlando Pirates loses DStv premiership 2nd place to SuperSport United, soccer fans discuss eventful game

Football

2 years ago

Orlando Pirates played SuperSport United in Polokwane at Peter Mokaba Stadium. Mzansi soccer fans raved about coach Gavin Hunt's coaching skills.

Former 'Muvhango' star Millicent Makhado cooks pap Venda way, TikTok video of powerful stirring impresses

People

2 years ago

Ex 'Muvhango' star Millicent Makhado made pap in a TikTok video. Mzansi peeps were raving after seeing her prep the dish like others in Limpopo do.

Mpumalanga snake warning issued for SA province: Mzansi disturbed by hot weather expected to bring out vipers

People

2 years ago

Mpumalanga officials said local residents must look out for snakes. Mzansi peeps wrote that they were mortified that the weather could attract snakes.

3 000 FlySafair passengers lose luggage, ACSA's failure makes travellers arrive empty-handed

People

2 years ago

FlySafair passengers lost their bags at OR International Airport. The ACSA issued an explanation about what went wrong and how they were dealing with the situation.

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