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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Cape Town cyclist balances on bicycle in traffic without dismounting, TikTok video impresses Mzansi viewers

People

2 years ago

CCTV shows Joburg woman leaping out of moving car, TikTok video leaves SA worried about alleged kidnapping

People

2 years ago

Johannesburg high school student does amapiano routine in TikTok video, SA admits moves need work

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of woman lies to hairdresser that she loves new style, gets 1.2M views as SA ladies relate

People

2 years ago

Uber driver caters to woman with locs in TikTok video, SA viewers as he changes music to match aesthetic

People

2 years ago

Eben Etzebeth towers above RWC trophy tour bus, SA worried Springboks would hit overpass

Sports

2 years ago

22-year-old shows off 1st apartment in TikTok video, SA applauds move-in day vlog

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows a 22-year-old woman moving into her first apartment. After showing her progress, the lady made others feel like they needed to work harder.

Springboks Handrè Pollard and Jessie Kriel sing igwijo in TikTok video, SA loves passion for Xhosa tradition

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows Handrè Pollard and Jesse Kriel singing igwijo at RWC trophy tour. Mzansi peeps enjoyed seeing the Springboks participate in Xhosa culture.

Woman shares 5-day vacation in Mozambique for R2K, friend groups of 9's TikTok video of bus trip inspires SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman on a Mozambique trip for five days on a budget. The lady and her friends spent under R2K on their five-day accommodation.

TikTok video of rat rolling around in university student's home gets 1.5M views and leaves Mzansi puzzled

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video went viral when a lady filmed a rat rolling around her home. The video showed the rodent's peculiar movements, which left SA amused and curious.

Woman at Port Elizabeth Funworld loses wig, TikTok video of flying lace front leaves Mzansi in tears

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman on a ride at Funworld Inflatables that removed her wig. The lady's adventure came at the cost of her lace front, which came off flying.

Springboks seem tired except Damian Willemse during RWC trophy tour, TikTok video has SA cracking up

Rugby

2 years ago

Springboks looked tired while on the Rugby World Cup trophy in South Africa. Damian Willemse had an unstoppable party spirit that amused Mzansi peeps.

Men turn up in dresses, TikTok video with 1.2M views leaves viewers amused over bizarre behaviour

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows men dressing up in women's attire, breaking norms for a hilarious and entertaining performance. Their viral video made people laugh.

TikTok video of SPAR in Dobsonville gets 1M views, store takes actions after viewers spot cockroach on food

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a cockroach at a store in Dobsonville. The incident sparked fear of food contamination, reviving concerns about South Africa's food safety.

Weekly Wrap: Ball strikes Rachel Kolisi, Elizabedi meets source of nickname, La Conco shipped with Ox Nché

South Africa

2 years ago

Top weekly news include Rachel Kolisi's mishap on the RWC tour, Eben Etzebeth meeting the boy who created 'Elizabedi'. Mama Joy spoke about her RWC trip expenses.

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