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

5814 articles published since 04 May 2022

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

People

2 years ago

Shosholoza Meyl makes 2nd failed trip due to mechanical trouble, Prasa apologises, and SA plays blame game

People

2 years ago

4 orphaned siblings get house built by SAPS after losing mom 9 years ago, Mzansi hearts warmed over kids

People

2 years ago

Zahara funeral: Vusi Nova reflects on losing 'Loliwe' singer, SA peeps moved by promise to care for her family

Celebrities

2 years ago

Ringo Madlingozi's Zahara tribute at funeral moves SA, insists Mzansi failed singer while she was alive

Celebrities

2 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo spoiled by Gucci on birthday, celebrates ahead of 51st birthday party with fans

Celebrities

2 years ago

7 die in N3 crash, KZN national road reopens after 8 cars collide, SA upset by accidents in festive season

People

2 years ago

N3 in KZN was reopened after eight vehicles crashed into each other. Mzansi peeps were touched by how many people lost their lives in the serious accident.

Christmas weather: SAWS warns Gauteng and 4 South Africa provinces, Flooding expected over festive

South Africa

2 years ago

Christmas in Gauteng, Free State and Limpopo will have heavy rainfall. SAWS warmed five provinces in South Africa about the impending storm over festive.

Eskom loadshedding suspended for Christmas due to capacity, Minister of Electricity reassures doubtful SA

South Africa

2 years ago

Eskom's loadshedding will stay away for Christmas. Electricity minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed the festive season would be stress-free.

Mom with kids sleep outside, woman smashes car, and 4 more times cheating husbands let families down

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Women found out their husbands were cheating. Many had extreme reactions, while others paid a heavy price after their partners' betrayal in marriage.

23-year-old buys Nissa Magnite as 1st car, TikTok video of her signing papers and driving out inspires SA

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a 23-year-old who bought a Nissan Magnite as her first car. Mzansi peeps commented on the post to congratulate the young successful woman.

St Lucia KwaZulu-Natal rural life in TikTok video charms SA, Mzansi peeps amazed by luxurious surroundings

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man living South Afrrica's village life. Mzansi peeps were fascinated after seeing how he lives in the lap of luxury with a big home.

Man supports girlfriend during pregnancy test in TikTok video, Mzansi jokes about love birds' anticipation

People

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows a man and his girlfriend who needed a pregnancy test. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the couple wait for the results.

Woman on trip with new bae shades ex in TikTok video, brags about moving on as passenger princess

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who roasted her former boyfriend. In a video on a baecation, she wrote that she was happy she moved on from empty promises.

Rachel Kolisi films France festive season away from Paris, Siya Kolisi's 2 kids touch snow for 1st time

Celebrities

2 years ago

Rachel Kolisi made a vlog in France with her and Siya Kolisi's kid. Keziah and Nicholas Kolisi got to play in snow for the first time ever in December 2023.

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