Best News & Entertainment '24

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

5833 articles published since 04 May 2022

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TikTok video of boyfriend's lunch surprise of 1 egg and Debonairs for girlfriend goes viral, SA amused

TikTok video of boyfriend's lunch surprise of 1 egg and Debonairs for girlfriend goes viral, SA amused

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Video of Pick 'n Pay egg horror disgusts SA, purchase sparks outrage: "I'll never eat eggs the same way now"

Video of Pick 'n Pay egg horror disgusts SA, purchase sparks outrage: "I'll never eat eggs the same way now"

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of woman celebrating PhD in Venda traditional attire thanks supportive bae, SA gushes over couple

TikTok video of woman celebrating PhD in Venda traditional attire thanks supportive bae, SA gushes over couple

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

South Africans floored by pricey Nescafé and Jacob's Coffee prices well over R100: "I wake up and drink wine"

South Africans floored by pricey Nescafé and Jacob's Coffee prices well over R100: "I wake up and drink wine"

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of Mzansi boyfriend at mall walking in weird way while holding girlfriend gets 1.3M views

TikTok video of Mzansi boyfriend at mall walking in weird way while holding girlfriend gets 1.3M views

People

3 years ago

Woman with psoriasis does big chop in TikTok video with 7.8M views, Mzansi rallies behind her: "Short hair is beautiful on you"

Woman with psoriasis does big chop in TikTok video with 7.8M views, Mzansi rallies behind her: "Short hair is beautiful on you"

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of Gauteng high schoolers' lunch of cabbage and mopane worm dessert warms SA hearts: "Changing the status quo"

TikTok video of Gauteng high schoolers' lunch of cabbage and mopane worm dessert warms SA hearts: "Changing the status quo"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of high schoolers in Gauteng went viral with their lunch. Mzansi peeps thought the pupils were hilarious for bringing cabbage and mopane worms.

TikTok video of woman's heartbreak after doing romantic craft project with bf has Mzansi in stitches

TikTok video of woman's heartbreak after doing romantic craft project with bf has Mzansi in stitches

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's before-and-after of her crafts-filled romance. The lady ruined the craft project she did with her boyfriend before breaking up.

TikTok video of epic fail as woman nearly sets house on fire for content creation, Mzansi has jokes

TikTok video of epic fail as woman nearly sets house on fire for content creation, Mzansi has jokes

People

3 years ago

A TikTik video shows a turn of events as a woman's attempt at creative content leads to an accidental house fire in a viral video. Mzansi peeps were amused.

TikTok video of woman burning tight clothes to make drastic closet change reflect spiritual journey goes viral

TikTok video of woman burning tight clothes to make drastic closet change reflect spiritual journey goes viral

People

3 years ago

A young woman in a TikTok video burned her tight clothes after finding God. Mzansi peeps were touched after seeing her change, and many had lots of criticisms.

IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi's 95th birthday celebrated with hope and warm wishes amid health concerns

IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi's 95th birthday celebrated with hope and warm wishes amid health concerns

South Africa

3 years ago

IFP president and founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi turned 95 amidst health updates and warm wishes. IFP and family members shared updates about his well-being.

Former Bafana Bafana captain Teko Modise and wife's PDA on Instagram leaves SA gushing, soccer icon honours bae on birthday

Former Bafana Bafana captain Teko Modise and wife's PDA on Instagram leaves SA gushing, soccer icon honours bae on birthday

Celebrities

3 years ago

Soccer star Teko Modise wrote a touching birthday tribute to his beloved wife, Koketso Modise. The Instagram posts left fans delighted by their obvious love.

Kaizer Chief fans chuffed as Pule Mmodi's 2 goals against Amazulu FC led to team's 1st victory under Molefi Ntseki's coaching

Kaizer Chief fans chuffed as Pule Mmodi's 2 goals against Amazulu FC led to team's 1st victory under Molefi Ntseki's coaching

People

3 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs; Pule Mmodi's played an exceptional game. Fans were ecstatic about the first win since the new coach Ntseki took control and disappointed many.

2023 Zimbabwe elections result: Mzansi floored as Zanu PF won over CCC by 8% and got more voters than 2018 presidential race

2023 Zimbabwe elections result: Mzansi floored as Zanu PF won over CCC by 8% and got more voters than 2018 presidential race

People

3 years ago

Zanu PF clinched victory in Zimbabwe's 2023 presidential elections. Emmerson Mnangagwa won over Nelson Chamisa, and peeps were in disbelief over the numbers.

TikTok video of students after ditching uniforms to dress as their dream professions, Mzansi picks their fave

TikTok video of students after ditching uniforms to dress as their dream professions, Mzansi picks their fave

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows the heartwarming creativity of high school students dressing up as their dream careers. South Africans were amused by the viral video.

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