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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Lion inside house in TikTok video gets 4.4M views, viewers mortfiied as wild cat mounts door

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3 years ago

UCT student goes to campus amid Cape Town taxi strikes, TikTok video of truck ride has SA concerned

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of SA teacher pretending students are personal assistants, Mzansi hearts warmed: "Love new generation teachers"

People

3 years ago

Woman's TikTok video of FNB eBucks hack at Kauai goes viral, Mzansi peeps eager to try shopping tip

People

3 years ago

Flight attendant's 2019 salary in TikTok video leaves Mzansi divided over expectations: "I expected R30k+"

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of Venda woman's R75 beef tongue recipe shows how to remove outer layer, SA floored it's her 1st time

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Venda woman cooking beef tongue. South African viewers were impressed by how she prepared the traditional delicacy in an appetising way.

TikTok video of crush confession as woman comically serenades jogging hunk with H.E.R R&B classic

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's hilarious crush confession on a stranger. Mzansi online users couldn't help but laugh at how thirsty the lady was for the guy.

Food Lover's Market's R50 special for cooking oil and more in TikTok video leaves Mzansi excited

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Food Lover's Market bargain. The viral clip revealed low prices on essentials, leaving viewers excited to save big on most groceries.

Mercedes Benz helps legless pup walk again after car accident, custom wheelchair for cute pet makes viral waves

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3 years ago

Mercedes Benz was touched by a legless puppy. The car company made a heartwarming gift with a custom Mercedes wheelchair to help the dog become mobile again.

TikTok video of woman's hair falling during styling after relaxer and dye job leaves lady amused

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a woman's hair being ruined at a salon. The hairstyle attempt took a hilarious turn as her hair fell off while hairdresser styled it.

Woman earns over R70k as online English teacher in less than 6 months, TikTok video of details leave SA impressed

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows an ESL teacher who turned her career into a R70k rand success story. Mzansi peeps were eager to learn her strategies for income streams.

Woman Gets 1st Car in TikTok Video, SA Stans As She Drives VW Polo Out of Dealership

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman's first car purchase inspired many peeps. A heartwarming clip of her joyous moment captured hearts as she drove her brand-new VW Polo.

Woman rejected from universities for 4 years, Mzansi finds TikTok video relatable

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman sharing how she waited four years to go to university went viral. Mzansi peeps were impressed because her story resonated with them.

Wits student shows free groceries from university in TikTok video, brands of necessities package intrigue SA

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Wits University student appreciating free groceries from the institution. Mzansi peeps were touched after seeing how the woman reacted.

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