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

5821 articles published since 04 May 2022

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

South Africa

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

People

2 years ago

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

People

2 years ago

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

People

2 years ago

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

People

2 years ago

Domestic worker saved boss's kid and 2 more times helpers bonded with employers

People

2 years ago

6 TikTok videos show amapiano dance routines from SAPS, Curro students and more that had Mzansi entertained

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows amapiano dances from Curro students and others. Mzansi peeps were delighted after seeig the talented peeps bust some serious moves.

Young girl makes TikTok video claiming teen pregnancy, Mzansi side-eyes story about perfect partner

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a girl claiming she's pregnant as a teen. Mzansi peeps were amused when they noticed that her story sounded too good to be true.

Botswana stokvel group fill trucks with end-of-year groceries, TikTok video of savings amaze viewers

People

2 years ago

A Botswana stokvel group went viral after showing their loot. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the saving group's loot after a year of saving.

Woman yells in disbelief after falling for broken TV prank, TikTok video of upset homeowner has SA laughing

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman yelling at her family after falling for the broken TV prank. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing the lady's reaction.

TikTok video shows woman's uncle dancing for kids in street, Mzansi raves about amapiano moves

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's uncle dancing for children gathered in the hood The man's dance in the streets impressed South Africans and the crowd of kids.

SA woman makes TikTok video about going from size 52 to 44, weight loss by fasting and keto inspires others

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who lost lots of weight. Mzansi peeps were curious to find out how she managed to fit into smaller sizes for her clothes.

Pedi couple's wedding outfit in TikTok video gets attention, family of 3 at lobola ceremony goes viral

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a couple's traditional wedding day. Mzansi peeps were touched after seeing the lobola ceremony featuring the husband and their kid.

Woman plugs SA with Cape Town Checkers Home deals from R14, TikTok video of shopping finds amazes viewers

People

2 years ago

A Cape Town woman went to Checkers Home and found affordable items. SA peps were impressed by the stock that ranged from less than R20 for glassware.

Cape Town man in TikTok video with 2.5M views looks like he's floating, kids trying to figure out stunt

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man in Cape Town acting like he is floating. Mzansi was amused as children tried to figure out how he was in the air without support.

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