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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Woman in Cape Town makes TikTok video on how to save money at Pick 'n Pay without smart shopper, SA amazed

People

2 years ago

RWC 2023: TikTok video shows unseen angle of Cheslin Kolbe's match-winning defence moment in France game

Rugby

2 years ago

Durban woman added gogo as reference on CV, TikTok video shows granny vouching for her to potential employer

People

2 years ago

TikTok video shows girl spoiling high school boyfriend with new kicks, SA unsure about young relationship

People

2 years ago

Man running from Cape Town to Europe seen in TikTok video, reaches Zimbabwe after 2 months

People

2 years ago

Parents in TikTok video blast amapiano to celebrate house to themselves with all children away, SA loves it

People

2 years ago

SA teacher disappointed by pupil's test in TikTok video after teaching time for 10 months, Mzansi cracks up

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a South African math teacher sharing her astonishment over a student's interpretation of time. Mzansi peeps were in tears over the test.

TikTok video of buff man turning himself into gorilla has SA laughing, many make fun of bizarre ability

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a man who showcased his hilarious ability to mimic a gorilla's walk. South African netizens were in stitches, and viewers were entertained.

TikTok video of man singing in isiZulu delights viewers, SA jokes he can keep the land after performance

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a non-native isiZulu speaker belting out a song went viral. South Africans were in complete awe of his impeccable pronunciation.

Software engineer in South Africa shows off what he bought with 1st salary, TikTok video inspires many

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a software engineer in South Africa sharing his lifestyle upgrade after his first salary. The man's spending spree left Mzansi viewers in awe.

Woman in Pretoria relaxes 4c natural hair after 10 years, R500 relaxer in TikTok video leaves SA in awe

People

2 years ago

A woman on TikTok showed her hair transformation, going from natural coils to straight hair after a decade. Mzansi netizens were invested in her change.

Woman in Johannesburg buys cap and pays more at till, Total Sports responds to TikTok video of complaint

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's sports cap purchase that turned into an unexpected expense. Mzansi peeps said they could relate to her experience.

Cape Town mother opens Purity pouch with nasty chunks in TikTok video, Tiger Brands explains spoiled product

People

2 years ago

One TikTok video shows spoiled Purity products she bought. Mzansi's parents expressed their horror, and Tiger Brand explained the mouldy baby food.

From Relax Chauke to Strawberry: 4 South Africans in TikTok video prove odd names, Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video trend of South Africans showcasing the quirkiest names on IDs went viral. From Relax Chauke to Strawberry, netizens were amused by the reveals.

Weekly wrap: N1 couple drama, Nkosazana Daughter's alleged baby with Sir Trill and Woolies haul for R2K

Entertainment

2 years ago

Top news for the week features Zola 7, Nonku Williams, Sir Trill and other celebs. A couple caused a stir on the N1, and a Woolworths shopper got the best deals.zol

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