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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Woman's TikTok video of Checkers' Bar One cake price leaves Mzansi drooling over sweet treat: "Delicious"

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of woman's Marabstad clothing haul goes viral over low prices, SA loves 5 outfits

People

3 years ago

5 SHEIN hauls in TikTok videos prove online store is 1 stop shop, women's fashion and home treasures delight Mzansi

People

3 years ago

Woman amazes with bust-length 4c afro hair, blow drying routine in TikTok video has netizens floored

People

3 years ago

Interior designer’s TikTok video celebrating going from unemployment to business owner motivates Mzansi

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Andre De Ruyter bags Yale University job in USA to lecture green energy plan meant for Eskom, SA applauds

People

3 years ago

Woolworths plug in TikTok video for 4 drinks on special leaves SA grateful to man: "Only plug that matters"

People

3 years ago

A Woolworths deal went viral in a TikTok video thanks to a helpful guy. Other peeps were grateful for the plug on one of the latest savings finds at Woolies.

Celine Dion's sister shares bleak update about singer's condition, fans moved by details of painful challenges

Celebrities

3 years ago

Celine Dion's health battle continues as her sister provided an update. Fans expressed concern after the details that the iconic singer cannot find any relief.

1 body of zama zama found, SAPS declare Riverlea are illegal miners’ HQ over 5 rifles, SA expresses doubt

South Africa

3 years ago

SAPS claimed illegal miners, known as zama zamas, were transporting firearms. The Gauteng police commissioner said an old Riverlea mine was their headquarters.

55+ Lesotho students flee to South Africa for aslyum after alleged police brutality, Mzansi touched by young men's harrowing tale

South Africa

3 years ago

60 students from Lesotho sought refuge in South Africa. Many netizens were touched after hearing of their brave journey as well as challenges and desperation.

Cyril Ramaphosa folds arms over EFF’s ‘Kill the Boer’ chant controversy after DA and Elon Musk’s outrage

South Africa

3 years ago

Julius Malema's chant 'Kill the Boer' sparked reactions from Elon Musk and the DA. Cyril Ramaphosa has opted to stay out of the debate as it is a legal matter.

Siya Kolisi styles daughter’s hair in TikTok video, Mzansi gushes over Springbok captain in dad mode

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi showcases heartwarming dad skills in a touching TikTok video, captivating viewers with his nurturing fatherhood moments.

TikTok video of man using Doom for shoe polishing gets 1.7M views, hack stuns Mzansi viewers

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a shoe-shining hack that went viral. A man used Doom in a tutorial showing how to achieve incredible results on freshly shined shoes

TikTok video of South African traveller trying KFC in Angola spends R50 for 2 choices of chicken, Mzansi surprised: "KFC SA hates us"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a South African traveller trying KFC in Angola found variety. Mzansi were fascinated after the lady tried the chicken flavour not in Mzansi.

Brown Mbombo bags 'Skeem Saam' acting gig for 1st appearance on TV soapie, fans discuss: "Not a single word"

Entertainment

3 years ago

Brown Mbombo will make her acting debut on 'Skeem Saam'. The media star was floored by all the talent on set and explained that she has plans to do more on TV.

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