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

5832 articles published since 04 May 2022

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TikTok video shows toddler chilling with thread in nose, heroic mom takes care of hazard and kid has SA amused

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

TikTok video of how 24-year-old made R1m, shares details of skincare business’ success from R1000: “Well done”

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Students dress like older people to school, SA amused by video of learners imitating different types of adults

People

3 years ago

Woman sold R20k nail salon funded by bae for R4k, TikTok video of failed entrepreneurship leaves Mzansi in tears

People

3 years ago

Woman finds insects in spices at Pick 'n Pay, TikTok video disgusts Mzansi: "I'll look before buying"

People

3 years ago

Gail Mabalane beams as Kabelo Mabalane marks 21 years of sobriety, Mzansi fans motivated

Entertainment

3 years ago

Limpopo SAPS CIT gang ambush death toll soars to 19, netizens touched as 2 workers' bodies identified

People

3 years ago

A cash-in-transit heist ring was caught by the SAPS in Limpopo, and the death toll rose. Mzansi peeps were touched over details of some of the people who died.

Nadia Nakai praises Kairo Fobres' Galaxy 947 Joburg Day tribute for the late AKA, video leaves SA touched

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nadia Nakai's performance with the late AKA's daughter at the Galaxy 947 Joburg Day concert. Mzansi was touched to see celebs come together for the rapper.

Mamelodi Sundowns draw with Kaizer Chiefs in MTN8 semifinal, fans debate winner of 2nd leg in Pretoria

Football

3 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs versus Mamelodi Sundowns MTN 8 semifinal clash had fans excited. The dramatic draw between the teams kept many fans on the edge of their seats.

Swati beauty's traditional dance in TikTok video leaves many drooling, woman from Swaziland mesmerises netizens

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video of a Swati woman showing her culture through dance was a hit. The viral moment made other peeps from Swaziland celebrate their traditions.

TikTok video of air fryer on special for R700 at Shoprite leaves Mzansi peeps scrambling

People

3 years ago

Shoprite's limited-time offer went TikTok viral. Mzansi peeps reacted to seeing air fryers selling for just R700, and many said they rushed to get their own.

SA dad gives child Gold Reef City experience on a budget, TikTok video of man’s DIY rollercoaster goes viral

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a dad transforming his home into Gold Reef City for his kid. Mzansi peeps were moved after seeing the loving father's effort to have fun.

Thami Ngubeni gets eNCA co-anchor job, SA fascinated by versatile media personality's new gig after Newzroom Afrika

TV Shows

3 years ago

Thami Ngubeni joins eNCA's 'SA Morning' show as a co-anchor. Mzansi netizens noticed that the news reporter got the job after leaving Newzroom Afrika in 2022.

SA woman films TikTok video of luxury shoe haul of R32k Gucci heels, Louis Vuitton and more bought over 2 months

People

3 years ago

A woman on TikTok opened her Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Jimmy Choo shoe buys from the last two months. Mzansi peeps were impressed by the lady's luxury picks.

Johannesburg fire: Lindiwe Zulu blames apartheid for deadly blaze, Mmusi Maimane and Mzansi challenge Minister

People

3 years ago

Lindiwe Zulu blamed apartheid era for the lives lost in the Joburg fire. Musi Maimane and other South Africans agreed that the minister was not well-informed.

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