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

5723 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Julius Mkhwanazi's holding Nando's amid 4th Arrest sparks laughter in TikTok video

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Curro Sandown mourns 2024 Top Achiever and remembers her kindness

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Packed lecture at University of Pretoria transforms into cycling track in video

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Illegal miner breaks silence in video defending his livelihood

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Boy on crutches proves nothing can stop his football dreams

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Kenmere Primary School mourns former learner in tribute with community sorrow

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Eastern Cape SAPS sergeant honoured for leading fight against serial rapist

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a month ago

Sergeant Vuyokazi Bayi, a SECI investigator, honoured this Women's Month for her pivotal role in convicting serial rapist Lechasa Glass to indefinite imprisonment.

South Africans earn R62k in high-risk farm jobs in the US

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a month ago

Thousands of skilled South Africans are taking H-2A seasonal farm jobs in the US. With wages of R62,700, debates arise over risks and high living costs.

Parklands College prefect embarks on racing career with 1st car gift from generous parents

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a month ago

Amelia Anne Bishop, an 18-year-old Parklands College prefect, embraces racing with her first car, proving that dedication trumps gender in motorsport's landscape.

DA and ANC unite over braai in TikTok video sparking witty reactions

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In a surprising twist at a South African political event, DA and ANC staff share a braai, sparking comments reflecting on party rivalries ahead of elections.

South Africans weigh in after AfriForum compares civic efforts to EFF in video

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AfriForum's split-screen TikTok video contrasts youth activism with the EFF's rally, sparking debate among South Africans about civic engagement on Youth Day.

Nigerian woman stunned by difference of South Africa school reports for kid in TikTok video

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a month ago

A Nigerian mother in South Africa questions the school report card system, sparking debate on academic rankings versus performance ratings among parents on TikTok.

South African biker bewilders petrol attendants with floating Insta360 camera in video

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a month ago

A South African motorcyclist captured a floating Insta360 X4 Air camera, sparking curiosity and laughter among petrol attendants and onlookers in this viral TikTok.

Pick 'n Pay strikes 1st in avocado war against Woolworths' Avozilla, Checkers adds their take

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a month ago

Pick 'n Pay sparks an avocado price war targeting Woolworths' Avozilla, delighting South Africans with cheeky banter over prices. Mzansi enjoys the drama!

"Passengers are taking you for a ride": E-hailing driver accuses woman of not paying fee in TikTok video

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a month ago

A South African Bolt driver shared a dashcam video of a passenger leaving without paying her R30 fare, sparking discussion on fare dodging and gig work challenges.

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