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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Makhadzi bashes Eugene Khoza for roasting Skomota after SAMAs performance

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Black Friday in Gauteng malls draws smaller crowds than expected, Mzansi not keen on bargain-hunting

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Woman gets revenge after kid hit her with soccer ball in TikTok video, SA divided over disciplinary move

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Woman collects new Audi in TikTok video, car owner's moment at dealership has SA applauding

People

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Cape Town Smashroom chaos in TikTok video looks tempting, SA eager for anger relief activity

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TikTok video of man recycling old booze bottles from dump site to sell gets 2.4M views, peeps amazed by skill

People

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A TikTok video shows a man making vases from old bottles he found at a dump site. The man's impressive creative efforts inspired Mzansi netizens.

Sho Madjozi's glittery braids sends mom spiralling, TikTok video of rant has SA parents in tears

People

2 years ago

Sho Majozi got a new hairstyle, and a mom made a TikTok video complaining. Mzansi parents wer amused by the woman's relatable content about parenting.

Girl hyped over Afrikaans gospel song in TikTok video SA hearts warmed by dancing kid

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a girl singing a viral Afrikaans song. Mzansi viewers thought it was cute to see the kid's dancing to a wholesome gospel song.

Domestic worker called out by boss for drinking her booze, TikTok video of confrontation divides SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a domestic worker looking tipsy and her boss pointed it out. Mzansi viewers were amused by the exchange between employer and employee.

Woman flexes over 10kg weight loss, TikTok video of 6-month difference gets 3M views

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's wieght loss over six months. Many applauded her weight loss journey and asked for tips on how she achieved the feat.

Woman from South Africa films duties working on cruise ship in TikTok video, SA amazed by hard labour

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman on a cruise ship working. Mzansi netizens went viral after showing people the hard work involved in her job while at sea.

Mom scolds deaf son in TikTok video, SA moved by mother's heartfelt warming to child

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a mom and her deaf son having an argument. Viewers were moved by the mother giving a grave warning about the company he keeps.

Wife demands mogodu from husband at 2am, TikTok video of man serving family delights Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a husband dishing mogodu for his wife after midnight. Mzansi netizens were touched to see how attentive the man was to his partner.

TikTok video of Ekurhuleni man praying on knees in parking lot gets nearly 1M views, Mzansi Christians applaud

People

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows a man in Ekurhuleni on his knees praying. Mzansi viewers were touched by the scene of the religious man practising his faith.

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