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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Baboon grabs man in TikTok video, SA horrified as brave gent fights back after wild primate attacks

People

2 years ago

RWC 2023: Handrè Pollard, Jesse Kriel and Kurt-Lee Arendse pose in TikTok video, SA women simp over Bokke trio

Rugby

2 years ago

Siya Kolisi leaves kid in TikTok video starstruck, SA hearts warmed over Springboks captain's impact on child

Sports

2 years ago

RWC 2023: Eben Etzebeth receives hero's welcome in South Africa, TikTok video shows crowd yelling new nickname

People

2 years ago

Weekly Wrap: Old pic shows Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali, Murdah Bongz spoils Lynn Forbes, Linda Mtoba in love

People

2 years ago

RWC 2023: TikTok video of kid praying in Afrikaans for Springboks win has SA joking her effort paid off

People

2 years ago

Rachel Kolisi sheds a tear as Siya Kolisi lifts RWC trophy, SA moved by Springboks captain's supportive wife

Celebrities

2 years ago

Springboks Siya Kolisi's wife Rachel Kolisi, had an emotional reaction to South Africa's RWC 2023. Siya and Rachel Kolisi left Mzansi gushed over their journey.

RWC 2023: Siya Kolisi dedicates Springboks' victory to SA, captain hopes to lift spirits amid economic strain

Rugby

2 years ago

Siya Kolisi's message after the Springboks' 2023 RWC triumph reveals the cup's significance for South Africa. The captain hopes the win uplifts the nation's spirit.

7-Year-old boy in Daveyton mauled by pit bull, SPCA euthanises owner's 2 dogs down after attack

South Africa

2 years ago

An aggressive pit bull went on a rampage in Gauteng, brutally attacking a Grade 1 student. Daveyton community members rallied to help the kid during the attack.

Kaizer Chiefs continues losing streak in DStv premiership game against Golden Arrows with coach Cavin Johnson

Football

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs' PSL struggles continue with caretaker coach Cavin Johnson's debut game against Golden Arrows. Netizens discussed the team's poor performance.

RWC 2023: South Africa trolls Prince Kaybee for backing New Zealand after Springboks win final game

Celebrities

2 years ago

Prince Kaybee faced a Twitter storm for supporting the All Blacks over the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup. His stance drew ridicule from South Africans.

Woman brings live chicken for family after 48 hours, TikTok video of her return has SA laughing

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's 48-hour chicken-buying errand when she returned. South African viewers were in stitches over her quest for fresh meat.

Gogo Skhotheni admits to considering 2nd husband, SA taken aback by sangoma's bold confession

Celebrities

2 years ago

Gogo Skhotheni, the sangoma reality star, discussed her interest in polyandry and her husband's reaction to the idea. South Africans shared mixed reactions.

6 Grade 10 KZN pupils to represent South Africa in Thailand after winning out of 2 500 other students

South Africa

2 years ago

Pupils from Durban are off to Bangkok for the International Junior Science Olympiad. South Africans celebrated the young minds' impressive achievements.

Unisa to be run by former UJ Vice Chancellor for next 2 years, Blade Nzimande intentions become official

South Africa

2 years ago

Unisa will face government intervention as Blade Nzimande stepped in to address administrative issues. UNISA's reputation and management are all in question.

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