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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Majorsteez's collab with the late AKA drops, duo grateful to Forbes family for approving release

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Benoni woman spends R4k at Pick 'n Pay for groceries in TikTok video, SA dishes out budgeting tips

People

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Mother floored after daughter superglued 5 fingers together, TikTok video of kid's mischief has SA laughing

People

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TikTok video by woman dating married man complaining about affair struggles, has other side chicks agreeing

People

2 years ago

Pick 'n Pay Springbok t-shirts sell out amid RWC 2023 hype, TikTok video shows fans desperate for restock

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of dad surprising daughter with car for 18th birthday has viewers' emotions running high

People

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows a birthday surprise from a doting father. The young lady went viral because of the epic 18th birthday surprise she received.

Man from England viral for shading Springboks makes TikTok video about why he "hates" SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video by an English rugby fan is him explaining his 'hatred' for South Africa's team. Mzansi netizens reacted to the clip with endless jokes.

18-year-old mom who started Grade 1 shares morning routine, peeps amazed as she balances motherhood and school

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An African 18-year-old mom started Grade 1 and shared her morning routine. Peeps loved the viral TikTok clip showing that she was not giving up on her dreams.

TikTok video of thief in Johannesburg Pick 'n Pay caught on CCTV stealing woman's phone, SA upset

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a Johannesburg Pick n Pay's CCTV shows a pickpocket at work. South African peeps expressed concerns regarding shoppers' safety store.

Woman serenades man at groove, TikTok video of public spectacle gives SA second-hand embarrassment

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman serenading a man in a spontaneous public display of affection. Mzansi peeps were amused by the nerve-wracking viral video.

TikTok video of Cape Town Xhosa woman flirting with Venda guy using Google translate leaves SA amused

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Xhosa woman's dating adventures with a Venda man. Mzansi peeps were amused as she navigated the language barrier using Google.

TikTok video shows woman crying after getting braids, SA feels sorry for angry stunner

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a lady sharing her salon disaster and the tears that followed. Online users showed support and sympathy to try and make her feel better.

Man misses Blackberry thanks to TikTok video of new version, SA nostalgic after hilarious reminder

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man reacting to a new BlackBerry phone. The gent ignited Mzansi's nostalgia for the beloved brand that was popular years ago.

Pat Lambie flexes KZN mansion building progress over 6 months, fans in awe of former Springboks player

People

2 years ago

Former Springbok player Pat Lambie built a mansion in KZN. He shared a glimpse of his massive property project in Seaton, leaving online users impressed

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