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

5827 articles published since 04 May 2022

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TikTok video of woman in Pretoria channelling Michael Jackson after extreme weather in Gauteng cracks SA up

People

3 years ago

Woman orders Uncle Waffles KFC burger, Mzansi amused as franchise fumbles order

People

3 years ago

20-year-old 6-figure earner makes TikTok video of 1 day's spending, Mzansi peeps amazed by bills

People

3 years ago

Limpopo woman in TikTok video urges viewers to discover inlaws' true feelings with sneaky phone hack

People

3 years ago

Woman relaxes hair and 4c strands all falls out in TikTok video, Mzansi feels her pain

People

3 years ago

Johannesburg woman buys R240 KitKat cereal, TikTok video of taste test has Mzansi invested

People

3 years ago

Ringo Madlingozi to end 19 year marriage to Nomfundo Nyathi, Mzansi saddened by celeb divorces

Celebrities

3 years ago

Ringo Madlingozi, the legendary musician, and Nomfundo Nyathi are ending their long marriage. Mzansi peeps were sad over how their troubled love story ended.

RWC 2023: Kabelo Mabalane and wife rock Springbok jerseys with 2 kids, SA gushes as family support SA team

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kabelo Mabalane and his picture-perfect family rallied behind the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup 2023. Mzansi peeps thought their family photo was cute

Cape Town and Eastern Cape coastal crisis: Videos of tsunami-like waves crashing over towns worry SA

People

3 years ago

Videos show massive waves hitting the Western and Eastern Cape. Cape Town was especially affected, and Mzansi peeps were concerned after seeing various videos.

Woman shares Woolworths snack factory shop, Mzansi peeps delighted by TikTok video

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Woolworths snack factory shop. Mzansi peeps were happy to see where they could buy sweets and more without breaking the bank.

TikTok video of 'Skeem Saam' set showing Ma Ntuli's house leaves Mzansi viewers disturbed

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows 'Skeem Saam' set and many were amazed to see Ma Ntuli's house. Mzansi peeps commented that they did not expect to see all the locations.

Joyce Skefu rumoured to make 'Scandal!' return after stroke, Mzansi fans excited for possible comeback

People

3 years ago

Joyce Skefu, 'Scandal!' actress is rumoured to be due back on the shows. The actress survived a stroke and peeps rejoiced that they could possibly see her on TV.

SA slams SAFA's R3.5M lawsuit against soccer agent claiming Danny Jordaan blackballed Banyana Banyana keeper

Football

3 years ago

SAFA, led by President Danny Jordaan is suing a sports agent for R3 million. The association denies accusations about mistreating treated Banyana Banyana goalkeeper.

Mamelodi Sundowns's mighty win against Burundian team in CAF Championship prelims leaves fans confident

Football

3 years ago

Mamelodi Sundowns' incredible victory over Bumamuru propelled them into the CAF league group state. Fans celebrated, confident the team will cruise to group stages.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi funeral: Rasta the Artist honors late IFP president, SA stunned by 3 portraits

People

3 years ago

Rasta the Artist paid tribute to Mangosuthu Buthelezi through heartfelt portraits. South Africans shared their thoughts on this moving gesture and his skills.

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