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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Shoplifters caught with R100k worth of goods at Mall of the North, SA applauds SAPS prompt response

People

2 years ago

Gospel singer Hlengiwe Mhlaba denies fault in alleged car accident, claims man is telling half-truths

Celebrities

2 years ago

Soweto Derby: Kaizer Chiefs leads over Orlando Pirates before clash at FNB stadium

Football

2 years ago

TikTok video of VW Citi Golf on fence after accident leaves SA joking about its perfect landing over bridge

People

2 years ago

Tyla and Musa Keys bag Grammy 2024 nominations to become young South Africans to achieve feat, Mzansi applauds

Celebrities

2 years ago

TikTok video of Limpopo MC leading wedding dance routine has women shooting their shot

People

2 years ago

US tourist shot and robbed in Nyanga township discharged, fundraiser for man's departure has SA confused

People

2 years ago

An American tourist's detour in Cape Town, Nyanga, ended in him being shot. Mzansi celebrated his release from hospital but wondered why he was fundraising.

Total garage petrol attendants greeted by non-native isiXhosa speaker in TikTok video, SA delighted

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows an isiXhosa non-native speaker surprising petrol attendants. The lady's unexpected language made for a delightful interaction.

Durban eatery offers plateful of braaied meat for R100, TikTok video of lots of food leave SA in disbelief

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a restaurant in Durban and a woman went viral for trying it. The lady's review showed an affordable feast, and Mzansi peeps were astonished.

Woman in Gauteng demonstrates how to safely carry bag in Johannesburg and Pretoria CBD in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's tips to keep a bag safe in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Gauteng resident had SA laughing at her funny demonstration.

Christian woman says TikTok ceiling challenge is for fatherless ladies, SA shuts her down

People

2 years ago

A Christian TikTok creator criticised the viral ceiling challenge. The controversial lady shamed others who took part in the twerking dance trend.

TikTok video of woman's incredible weight loss after 1 year of consistency motivates others

People

2 years ago

A TikTok shows a woman's weight loss journey. The lady's before and after video left many people inspired to start exercising and transform their bodies.

Sarah Langa influences Johannesburg woman to get lips tattooed in TikTok video, SA in awe of beauty treatment

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Johannesburg woman's lip tattoo inspired by Sarah Langa. Mzansi peeps were amazed as they watched the stunner make a permanent change.

Man recommends R13 version of McDonald's Mcfizz in TikTok video, boycotters against Israel overjoyed

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man's alternative McDonald's McFizz. Mzansi peeps who are boycotting the restaurant over their connections to Israel welcomed the plug.

RWC 2023: Eben Etzebeth tosses back fan's Glenwood High School jersey in TikTok video, Mzansi cracks jokes

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows Eben Etzebeth at the Springboks RWC 2023 tour. The rugby player threw back a fan's Glenwood High Schol jersey while on the bus.

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