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

5823 articles published since 04 May 2022

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TikTok video of woman from suburbs fetching water in village makes for hilarious scene, SA in awe of well

People

2 years ago

Girl cuts extra slice of her birthday cake, TikTok video of huge portion has SA in tears

People

2 years ago

Mom uses walkie-talkie for toddler's fears, TikTok video of parenting hack delights Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Siya Kolisi, siblings and Keziah dance in TikTok video, SA rates Springboks captain's moves

People

2 years ago

TikTok of video of chicken cooking in sync with Tyla's 'Water' gets 49M views, SA in tears

People

2 years ago

3 Gogos have fun on bouncy castle in TikTok video with 1.2M views, SA amused by grannies' juvenile antics

People

2 years ago

Bloemfontein stormy weather in TikTok video causes damage, SA thinking it is supernatural

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a severe storm in Bloemfontein. Mzansi peeps were in awe of the powerful force of nature and the damage they caused in the Free State.

Woman cuts piggy bank open in TikTok video to reveal over R50K, SA in awe of savings

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman opening her piggy bank, revealing her savings. The video garnered thousands of likes and left many curious about her savings journey.

Woman wins Pick 'n Pay trolley dash at Mayfield Square, TikTok video of picks impress Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's Pick n Pay trolley dash at Mayfield Square. Her clever shopping left viewers impressed as she got necessities for a household.

Woman takes Mpumalanga road trip with friends, TikTok post of R1 900 accommodation for 4 days amazes SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a lady's Mpumalanga road trip with friends. Mzansi netizens were amazed by the prices over four days of fun in the wild with friends.

Student slays Grade 7 farewell, Mzansi amazed by extravagant display in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a young girl celebrating her Grade 7 farewell in style. She stole the spotlight with a red carpet-look fit for a Hollywood event.

Woman in TikTok video nails DIY floating headboard, Mzansi applauds handy lady's bedroom transformation

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's DIY efforts that elevated her bedroom. South Africans were impressed by the lady's handiwork in her gorgeous space.

Mom left 3-year-old child, TikTok video of parent and child reunited after 2 years of sacrifice moves viewers

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a devoted mother leaving her daughter for years. Peeps were emotional over the clip of thei mom and daughter triumphant reunion.

Durban matriculants celebrate end of 2023 exams in TikTok video with dance, SA wishes them bright future

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video by Durban matriculants being excited that they finished writing 2023 exams. The students bid farewell to school with trendy dance moves

Robot dog in TikTok video does African footwork to marimba and drums at AI Expo event, SA amused

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a robot dog at an AI expo demonstrating agility to the beats of African drums. Mzansi online users marvelled at the entertaining performance

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