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 woman relaxing 4c afro, coily to straight makeover amazes viewers

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Woman struggles to make son say 'mama' in TikTok video, baby's resistance gets 4.7M views and has Mzansi in tears

People

3 years ago

Xoli Mfeka of 'This Body Works for Me' explains scarce appearances in season 2 and admits Wandi Ndlovu's lawsuit hurt her feelings

People

3 years ago

Lebo M serves divorce papers to wife Pretty Samuels since her protection order against him, SA roasts musician

People

3 years ago

Zanu PF opposition CCC's triumph in Zimbabwe's 2nd largest city Bulawayo, SA discusses decisive win in Ndebele capital

People

3 years ago

Springboks shine in pre-Rugby World Cup New Zealand match, SA stunned as All Blacks suffer worst loss in 100 years

Rugby

3 years ago

TikTok video of son fuming after mum's night out has SA laughing, kid's fierce demands get 2.1M views

People

3 years ago

A TikToK video recorded a fiery kid's hilarious temper tantrum after his mom's night out. Mzansi netizens were thoroughly amused after hearing his complaints

TikTok video of woman carrying baby while absorbed in TV gospel leaves SA puzzled as she holds screen

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman touching a TV while watching a gospel sermon and carrying her baby. Mzansi peeps remembered seeing families do the same thing.

SA woman does amapiano dance in Korean attire while in Seoul, peeps love proudly Mzansi display

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman dancing to amapiano beats while in Korea, Seoul. Mzansi loved that she was proudly South African while wearing Korean clothes.

TikTok video of kid's drastic transformation before and after school leaves Mzansi amused: "I'll never have a child"

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows an astounding transformation of a school kid's uniform after her day. Mzansi was amazed by the child's before-and-after school look.

Woman sharesTikTok video celebrating new home in honour of late mom, Mzansi touched by daughter's tribute

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who dedicated her new home to the memory of her late mother. The heartfelt gesture resonated with Mzansi peeps, who were inspired.

Baboon attack in TikTok video: Heroic act by man saves terrified couple being chased by huge primate

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a couple's harrowing encounter with a territorial baboon. Mzansi was relieved to see a heroic stranger risk his safety to rescue them.

TikTok video of Checkers groceries over R2k excluding meat in haul leaves Mzansi asking where the rest is: "That's it?"

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a sizeable Checkers grocery haul. Mzansi netizens were surprised to see what the woman took home for more than R2k on household items.

Gorgeous mother and pretty daughter in TikTok video give Mzansi viewers baby fever

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a bond between a mother and her adorable baby went viral. Mzansi peeps loved seeing the pure moments of joy and love that transcended screens.

Woman claims she's boyfriend and aunt's wedding, unbelievable love triangle leaves Mzansi with questions

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's video where she claims she's going to her bae's wedding. Mzansi was confused when the lady said the wedding is also her aunt's.

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