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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DJ Zinhle on Safari with Kairo Forbes, 5 pictures of wholesome day warms Mzansi hearts

Celebrities

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62 EFF members purged by Julius Malema's political party, SA split over zero tolerance for incompetence

South Africa

2 years ago

Carling Knockout Cup: Orlando Pirates beats Spurs, Thembinkosi Lorch gets R100k for stellar performance

Football

2 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa claims 80% of North West service delivery issues solved, visits Ikageng to prove progress

South Africa

2 years ago

Bernard Parker speaks for 1st time since Bongani Zungu broke his leg, makes video after surgery

Football

2 years ago

TikTok video shows Tswana woman marrying out of her culture, SA moved over couple's traditional ceremony

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTok video of buff security guard flexing for woman leaves South African viewers in stitches

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a buff security guard whose jaw-dropping physique captivated the internet. Online users were fascinated after seeing his antics in the video.

Durban summer rains: 4 TikTok videos show hobbies suggested by SA psychologist to keep bad weather blues away

People

2 years ago

A psychologist shares insights on how to beat depression during Durban's rainy season. We also share TikTok videos that show some activities to lift your mood.

Johannesburg woman at Midrand Jet store shows 3 dresses on hanger vs on her in TikTok video, SA loves it

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Johannesburg woman's Jet store visit. The lady wore sundresses and tried them on to show Mzansi viewers how they fit her body.

Older woman in TikTok video slays amapiano beat in streets, SA loves impromptu groovy routine

People

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows an elderly woman's amapiano dance in the streets. Mzansi peeps loved her infectious joy and the trendy moves she displayed.

RWC 2023: Springboks' Cobus Reinach gets death threat in French after win against France, SA condemns haters

Rugby

2 years ago

South Africa beat France in the Rugby World Cup and scrumhalf Cobus Reinach received threats from a French fan. The director of the SARU shared the messages.

Cape Town dad in TikTok video attempts King Squat's walk, Mzansi in tears over hilarious workout

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Cape Town man attempting the viral King of Squats exercises. The hilarious workout fail left many South Africans thoroughly amused.

Domestic worker in Johannesburg who can't swim saves boss' son at pool, SA moved by TikTok video of rescue

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a brave domestic worker in Johannesburg after saving her boss's child in a pool emergency. The moment had Mzansi applauding the hero.

TikTok video by prophetess explaining 3 dreams that indicate cheating leave SA divided

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a prophetess who said dreams can be cheating warnings. Mznasi peeps doubted the role dreams play in accurately exposing infidelity.

TikTok video of couple in South Africa dressed in matching Gucci at restaurant leaves many cracking jokes

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Gucci-laden couple who turned heads in head-to-toe designer attire. The stylish duo became viral sensations, and Mzansi peeps were buzzing.

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