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

5723 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Photo of 1st interracial couple married in South Africa sparks online debate

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Ma eats R1k worth of food and gets charged less than R100 in TikTok video

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Polokwane remixes traditional song for Limpopo's new provincial commissioner, Lieutenant Jan Scheepers

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Armed police and army flood Beitbridge amid calls for Zimbabwe July 31 protests

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CCTV of ATM incident of armed guard running with gun drawn

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South African oranges in Walmart leave Nigerian man reflecting on economic realities

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South Africa's population increases amid white community's decline

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South Africa's population reaches 63.52 million with a 1.20% growth rate. Gauteng leads internal migration, while the white population faces emigration losses.

Outrage over condition of beloved public pool in video

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A public pool in Emfuleni is overtaken by green algae after two decades of neglect, sparking outrage over municipal failure and service delivery issues.

Mysterious sea creatures in Mossel Bay found clinging to driftwood in video

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A striking Facebook reel from Mossel Bay reveals driftwood covered in gooseneck barnacles, leaving South Africans amazed by these alien-like sea creatures.

Wild Baboons terrirse people around their car in TikTok video

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A man approached a herd of elephants blocking a road in South Africa, sparking shock and amusement in a viral video capturing this tense safari encounter.a

Man approaches 3 elephants on foot in TikTok video

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A man approached a herd of elephants blocking a road in South Africa, sparking shock and amusement in a viral video capturing this tense safari encounter.

South African couple's traditional Pedi wedding after Home Affairs marriage moves SA in TikTok video

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A South African couple's traditional Pedi wedding goes viral on TikTok, capturing the essence of lobola customs and sparking lively online reactions.

Cape Town SAPS officer rescues stranded pair, sparks heartwarming community praise

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A Cape Town couple stranded on a dangerous road received unexpected help from Officer Lerato Moletsane, sparking praise from South Africans for her kindness.

Tshwane City transfers Marabastad land to ZCC after more than a decade

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The City of Tshwane has handed over a long-awaited land parcel to the Saint Engenas Zion Christian Church in Marabastad, transforming a dumping ground into an asset.

Graduate unable to find work builds successful farm without soil

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Katiso Nkoanyane transforms his plight into success with Green Life Farming, showcasing hydroponics as a solution for young graduates facing a harsh job market.

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