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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Mzansi divided over KFC R2 campaign with Gift of Givers after update on fight against hunger

People

2 years ago

Mamelodi Sundowns suffers 1st loss in CAF since 1 year 7 months, Congo's TP Zembe coach rejoices slaying giant

Football

2 years ago

443 trafficked children saved at Beit Bridge border, SA casts critical eye at Border Management Authority

People

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle rocks skimpy silver number for night out, fans amazed by musician's abs and toned body

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa responds to Pretoria court's loadshedding ruling from Dubai as stage 4 continues

South Africa

2 years ago

7 Killed by fire in Diepsloot mob attack, SA points out community's protests over crime as SAPS investigates

South Africa

2 years ago

Woman spends 5 days in Durban for R3k, Mzansi eager to travel locally thanks to handy TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's Durban getaway on a budget. From budget flights to ocean dives, this lady shared a cost breakdown and ignited travel dreams.

DA tops campaign donor funding total, Western Cape ruling party has biggest share of R40M for 6 parties

South Africa

2 years ago

As South Africa's 2024 elections approach, political parties in South Africa disclosed campaign donation figures. DA, ANC, IFP and more got a total of R40 million.

Gospel singer Sechaba Pali cries about late wife in heartbreaking TikTok video, SA feels for widower

Celebrities

2 years ago

Gospel artist Sechaba Pali's tearful video after losing his wife in a car accident moved SA. South Africans express concern and support for the singer.

Tyla talks Drake's Instagram follow on American show, SA singer admits expecting rapper's attention

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tyla talked about Drake following her on Instagram moment. In an interview, Tyla expressed her excitement, leaving fans eager for a potential musical partnership.

Gauteng, North West, and Free State heatwave to continue in December, SAWS forecaster explains pro-longed heat

South Africa

2 years ago

South Africa Weather Service warns of a prolonged heatwave. The weather forecasters issued warnings of scorching temperatures in Gauteng, Free State and more.

Petrol prices decrease for 2nd time in 1 month, South Africa anxious about possible future increases

People

2 years ago

South Africa's fuel prices decreased once more, bringing relief to motorists. The second decrease in a month sparked a mix of celebration and scepticism.

Pretoria High Court orders Electricity minister to exempt public facilities from loadsheddding, SA has no hope

People

2 years ago

The Pretoria High Court intervened in Eskom's loadshedding. They ordered the Electricity Minister to safeguard essential services from blackouts by 2024.

Man welcomes December festive season with hilarious TikTok video, SA in tears over skit

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man's mood for December. Mzansi peeps were amused as they watched the skit by the creative man sharing his love for groove.

Woman finds black gunk in juice carton after drinking it, TikTok video mortifies Mzansi netizens

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's gross discovery in a fruit juice carton. The post raised concerns about food safety and Mzansi peeps expressed frustration.

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