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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 in isiZulu explaining her heritage nearly at 1M views, SA in awe of stunner's face

Woman's TikTok Video in isiZulu explaining her heritage nearly at 1M views, SA in awe of stunner's face

People

3 years ago

TikTok Video of Dischem device under R100 to remove lint on clothing, woman's hack has SA sharing lint-busting tips

TikTok Video of Dischem device under R100 to remove lint on clothing, woman's hack has SA sharing lint-busting tips

People

3 years ago

Get Uncle Waffles' iconic looks for less with Mr Price, dress like the amapiano queen with deals from R150

Get Uncle Waffles' iconic looks for less with Mr Price, dress like the amapiano queen with deals from R150

Entertainment

3 years ago

TikTok video of woman's free KFC hack has viewers desperate to try it, Android users disappointed by iPhone-only app

TikTok video of woman's free KFC hack has viewers desperate to try it, Android users disappointed by iPhone-only app

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of SA woman in South Korea's R500 grocery prices, Mzansi floored by cost of fresh food

TikTok video of SA woman in South Korea's R500 grocery prices, Mzansi floored by cost of fresh food

People

3 years ago

Couple moves to 1st home, TikTok video of move out vlog leaves SA touched to see milestone

Couple moves to 1st home, TikTok video of move out vlog leaves SA touched to see milestone

People

3 years ago

Dineo Ranaka's Kaya 959 dismissal bags Azania Mosaka new gig, SA radio station welcomes new voice

Dineo Ranaka's Kaya 959 dismissal bags Azania Mosaka new gig, SA radio station welcomes new voice

Celebrities

3 years ago

Azania Mosaka will takes over a Kaya 959 slot after Dineo Ranaka's exit. The media personality stepped up following the radio station's fall out with Dineo.

Fikile Mbalula takes aim at Minister Gordhan Over Transnet, ANC Secretary General demands trains to reduce truck road accidents

Fikile Mbalula takes aim at Minister Gordhan Over Transnet, ANC Secretary General demands trains to reduce truck road accidents

South Africa

3 years ago

ANC's Fikile Mbalula said Pravin Gordhan will lose his job if Transnet is not fixed. He said it is a pressing issue because too many trucks are causing accents.

KZN Film and TV Awards: 'Uzalo' star Thembi Nyandeni flies high at ceremony's 10th-year celebration

KZN Film and TV Awards: 'Uzalo' star Thembi Nyandeni flies high at ceremony's 10th-year celebration

TV Shows

3 years ago

Thembi Nyandeni was named Best Supporting Actress at KZN Film and TV Awards. The win comes after she nailed her role on SA soapie 'Uzalo' as Njinji Magwaza.

Woman's scalp hurts from tight braids in TikTok video, mom comes to the rescue and leaves Mzansi touched

Woman's scalp hurts from tight braids in TikTok video, mom comes to the rescue and leaves Mzansi touched

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's tightly braided hairstyle, which caused scalp pain. Mzansi peeps were touched when the mom helped to relieve her sensitive scalp.

South Africans in South Korea shine with cultural pride, TikTok video of Koreans stopping to film Mzansi people singing and dancing goes viral

South Africans in South Korea shine with cultural pride, TikTok video of Koreans stopping to film Mzansi people singing and dancing goes viral

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows South Africans in South Korea performing. Korean locals were fascinated by the song and dance, which left Mzansi online users impressed.

IPID vows to arrest 8 of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's Protection Unit due in court for allegedly assaulting 3 civilians in video that rocked Mzansi

IPID vows to arrest 8 of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's Protection Unit due in court for allegedly assaulting 3 civilians in video that rocked Mzansi

South Africa

3 years ago

A video of South Africa's VIP Protection Unit assaulting civilians went viral. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate said the eight will be in court.

Amapiano ballet in TikTok video of jaw-dropping performance, Mzansi applauds skill: "Pharalina"

Amapiano ballet in TikTok video of jaw-dropping performance, Mzansi applauds skill: "Pharalina"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a fusion of ballet and amapiano by a talented dancer. Mzansi peeps enjoyed watching a stunning twist on the South African viral dance.

10th KZN Film and Television Awards: 'Sarafina' star Leleti Khumalo, Thembi Nyandeni from 'Isibaya' and more Mzansi icons grace event's red carpet

10th KZN Film and Television Awards: 'Sarafina' star Leleti Khumalo, Thembi Nyandeni from 'Isibaya' and more Mzansi icons grace event's red carpet

Celebrities

3 years ago

The KZN Film and TV awards was a star-studded even with Leleti Khumalo, Thembi Nyandeni from 'Isibaya' and more stars. Big legends made it to the ceremony.

Senzo Meyiwa case: Zandie Khumalo explains Kelly Khumalo's bitter regret over relationship with late Orlando Pirates star in 10-year-old texts

Senzo Meyiwa case: Zandie Khumalo explains Kelly Khumalo's bitter regret over relationship with late Orlando Pirates star in 10-year-old texts

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zandile Khumalo had to explain Kelly Khumalo's text about Senzo Meyiwa. The texts revealed how Kelly Khumalo felt about her relationship before his passing.

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