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

Author's articles

2 Americans' amapiano routine in TikTok video gets 1.4M views, SA makes verdict if they're Mzansi approved

People

2 years ago

Woman's brother puts on makeup in TikTok video, face beat by little boy impresses viewers

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

4 SAPS officers' TikTok videos go viral, Mzansi policemen leave SA entertained and women salivate

People

2 years ago

Stokvel's tiny bounty in TikTok video sparks outrage as SA discusses best money-saving methods

People

2 years ago

Cape Town vacation budget for 2 adds up to over R20k for 7 days, TikTok video amazes SA

People

2 years ago

Checkers stocks Chip 'n Dip sauce range, woman's TikTok video of new products excites Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Unemployed mother budgets with 2024 in mind, TikTok video has viewers applauding her discipline

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows an unemployed mom sharing her budgeting prowess. Mzansi's peers were impressed with the financial wisdom she demonstrated in her post.

Woman grateful for God's blessings despite losing parents, TikTok video shows 1st Merc, graduation and more

People

2 years ago

A woman made a TikTok video about life after losing her parents. The viral clip captures the essence of grief turned into inspiration, showing her achievements.

Amapiano dances by Disney's Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and 2 more cartoon characters amuses SA

People

2 years ago

Disney characters dancing to Amapiano beats in a TikTok video went viral. Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and more had Mzansi laughing at their moves.

TikTok video of elephants rushing to meet caretaker after several years gets 19M views, peeps moved

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows the moment when elephants recognised their former caretaker. Mzansi netizens were touched as they watched the wholesome video.

Grandpa wakes up grandson up at 6am to film TikTok video of him doing pushups

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a grandpa's workout routine. Mzansi was amused by how the TikTokker woke up early to film his grandfather's antics in their yard.

Mom chooses Investec for son's 1st bank account, TikTok video of overjoyed kid inspires parents

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a mom giving her son an Investec bank account. Mzansi parents were impressed by the mother's effort to educate her kid financially.

TikTok video Home Affairs marriage goes viral, SA amazed as woman goes through quick process

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman at Home Affairs to get married quickly. Mzansi netizens were pleased after seeing the low effort and speedy wedding day.

Woman's TikTok video shows maggots in chicken from supermarket, TikTok video leaves SA horrified

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman finding maggots in her food from supermarkets. Mzansi peeps expressed horror after seeing the spoiled food the lady bought.

Bloemfontein woman reflects on 20 potential dates in TikTok video, gives hilarious feedback in PowerPoint form

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video by a woman shows her experience with 20 men. Mzansi were invested in her PowerPoint review her romantic experiences with admirers.

Rutendo Masasi

Rutendo Masasi

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories