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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Chartered accountant's salary in TikTok video sparks debate over professional with over 6 years' experience's earnings

Chartered accountant's salary in TikTok video sparks debate over professional with over 6 years' experience's earnings

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of elderly woman's 'Ka va lungu' energetic dance to oldie remake in the streets delights SA: "She's having a rematch with the song"

TikTok video of elderly woman's 'Ka va lungu' energetic dance to oldie remake in the streets delights SA: "She's having a rematch with the song"

People

3 years ago

South African woman's American hair salon nightmare: R1k+ French curl braids turned into a disastrous style

South African woman's American hair salon nightmare: R1k+ French curl braids turned into a disastrous style

People

3 years ago

Muscular man's TikTok dance video gets 5.6M views as huge arms captivate online audience: "Is that Popeye the sailor?"

Muscular man's TikTok dance video gets 5.6M views as huge arms captivate online audience: "Is that Popeye the sailor?"

People

3 years ago

Eskom's loadshedding has woman flexing that bf booked her hotel for her studies, TikTok video leaves many envious

Eskom's loadshedding has woman flexing that bf booked her hotel for her studies, TikTok video leaves many envious

People

3 years ago

Curro students pimp uniforms in TikTok video, Mzansi picks fave outfits achieved with heels and more accessories

Curro students pimp uniforms in TikTok video, Mzansi picks fave outfits achieved with heels and more accessories

People

3 years ago

Mother buys new family home, TikTok video of moving vlog motivates Mzansi: "She did that"

Mother buys new family home, TikTok video of moving vlog motivates Mzansi: "She did that"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a family's new house that the mother bought. Many netizens thought the video was motivational as they saw how happy they were to move.

TikTok video of woman turning empty Jacobs Coffee packaging into treasure gets 1.1M views, SA stans home improvement hack

TikTok video of woman turning empty Jacobs Coffee packaging into treasure gets 1.1M views, SA stans home improvement hack

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's creative DIY project using Jacob's Coffee. The tutorial of how she repurposed Jacobs Coffee bottles for a stylish home upgrade.

TikTok video of woman crying for boyfriend's forgiveness in public has Mzansi telling her to stand strong: "Can’t love a man to this extent"

TikTok video of woman crying for boyfriend's forgiveness in public has Mzansi telling her to stand strong: "Can’t love a man to this extent"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman desperately seeking to mend her relationship went viral. Mzansi peeps had much to say after seeing how she begged only to be ignored.

TikTok video of hair braider working with damaged hairline leaves Mzansi floored by braiding skill: "Magic?"

TikTok video of hair braider working with damaged hairline leaves Mzansi floored by braiding skill: "Magic?"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a hairdresser transforming a damaged hairline with skilful braiding. Mzansi peeps were blown away after watching the viral work she did.

TikTok video of ginger-haired mother of 4 unsure of her Bhebha dance challenge entry goes viral, Mzansi stans her moves

TikTok video of ginger-haired mother of 4 unsure of her Bhebha dance challenge entry goes viral, Mzansi stans her moves

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a mother of four's Bhebha dance challenge. Mzansi peeps thought the fun woman did a good job dancing on beat to the Barcadi dance genre.

TikTok video of woman's 4c coily hair to straight transformation leaves many divided over keratin treatment and clip-in extensions

TikTok video of woman's 4c coily hair to straight transformation leaves many divided over keratin treatment and clip-in extensions

People

3 years ago

A woman went from coily to straight hair transformation with a keratin treatment. Mzansi peeps reacted and shared their opinions about the hairdresser's work.

TikTok video shows grandmother reflecting on love life after over 60 years, gogo's heartbreak lamentations have SA in tears

TikTok video shows grandmother reflecting on love life after over 60 years, gogo's heartbreak lamentations have SA in tears

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman's grandmother talking about an ex went viral. Mzansi peeps were amused as the older woman opened up about her experience with men.

TikTok video woman's fish cleaning hack using grater leaves netizens impressed with seafood descaling method

TikTok video woman's fish cleaning hack using grater leaves netizens impressed with seafood descaling method

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a woman's helpful fish-cleaning hack. Mzansi netizens were impressed by the effortless preparation she did before cooking her seafood.

R10 McDonald's menu in woman's TikTok video of cheap burgers, chips more sparks excitement

R10 McDonald's menu in woman's TikTok video of cheap burgers, chips more sparks excitement

People

3 years ago

A R10 Mcdonald's deal on treats made a fast food lover share useful menu tips. Many were guaranteed joyful savings when they found the key to affordable meals.

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