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

5816 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Cyril Ramaphosa greets woman's whole family, South Africa president beams in wholesome TikTok video

People

2 years ago

8 months of SAPS training in TikTok video shows woman's journey to becoming police officer

People

2 years ago

Taxi driver in Durban crashes into truck on N2, Mzansi complains about reckless driving

South Africa

2 years ago

4 dead in KZN N2 crash with 2 cars and 1 truck, SA spreads awareness about caution for festive season

People

2 years ago

Paralympian swimmer is 1st blind Stellenbosch student to get PhD in Law, Mzansi congratulates go-getter

People

2 years ago

Border Management Authority anticipates busy festive season for Beit Bridge and more land ports

South Africa

2 years ago

Mzansi torn as 9 die near Rustenburg, SAPS discusses alleged shoot out between Sesotho and Xhosa speakers

People

2 years ago

Nine in Rustenburg Northwest were shot dead in Popo Molefe. The SAPS spokesperson detailed that the shootout was between Sesotho and isiXhosa speakers.

Cardi B rants about Offset after his birthday bash, rapper defends Takeoff amid backlash

Celebrities

2 years ago

Offset and Cardi B's break up escalated. The 'Bodak Yellow' rapper bore it all out in an Instagram Live detailing how much Offset hurt her feelings.

Cyan Boujee spends R50k on 24-year-old bf's birthday but gets cheated on, Mzansi feels for influencer

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cyan Boujee said she spent R50k on her bf. Mzansi peeps were invested as they watched her vlog that ended with her single despite all her efforts.

Jacob Zuma backs uMkhonto weSizwe party, former SA president abandons and condemns ANC ahead of 2024 Elections

South Africa

2 years ago

Jacob Zuma told South Africa he had an announcement for his political career. Mzansi shared wild guesses before he settled the matter in a press conference.

3 alleged victims Paul Mashatile's VIP Protection unit attack demand R3M from Bheki Cele as Minister of Police

South Africa

2 years ago

Paul Mahshatile's VIP Protection unit may cost Minister of Police Bheki Cele money. The victims are seeking to claim millions in damages after the alleged assault.

Zahara funeral plans begin with body flown to Eastern Cape, Arts & Culture MEC guarantees welcome by officials

People

2 years ago

Zahara's body will be due in Eastern Cape. The spokesperson for the Arts & Culture MEC detailed that the singer's family and clergy will be at the airport.

'Skeem Saam' stars Clement Maosa and Amanda Manku 's characters have Pedi wedding, viewers celebrate TV union

People

2 years ago

'Skeem Saam' actor Clement Maosa and Amanda Manku 's characters got married. Kwaito and Lizzy had a Pedi wedding, and many viewers celebrated the TV union.

TikTok video of matriculant screaming over rat charging at him, Mzansi amused by boy's fear

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a matric student dealing with a rat. South Africans were amused as they saw how the young boy was terrified by the furry creature.

Woman in Sandton flexes new apartment, TikTok video of key to amazing space inspires Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman in Sandton showing off her new apartment. Mzansi netizens were motivated to work harder after seeing her big girl move.

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