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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21-year-old buys BMW in TikTok video, SA in awe as young woman walk into dealership and out with brand new whip

People

3 years ago

Thuso Mbedu drops video with Dior in Europe, Mzansi fans gush as actress is spoiled by French luxury brand

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi woman's 1st time making pap ends in disaster, TikTok video of 10 pm kitchen adventures amuses SA

Mzansi woman's 1st time making pap ends in disaster, TikTok video of 10 pm kitchen adventures amuses SA

People

3 years ago

Lira celebrates speech progress after stroke with 10 pics of collab with MTN for motivational speech

Lira celebrates speech progress after stroke with 10 pics of collab with MTN for motivational speech

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa allocates over R20 Billion for Limpopo's water crisis, SA president vows zero tolerance for municipalities that fail

Cyril Ramaphosa allocates over R20 Billion for Limpopo's water crisis, SA president vows zero tolerance for municipalities that fail

South Africa

3 years ago

Sangoma assumed to be of European descent in TikTok video stuns Mzansi, viewers sceptical as traditional healer does rituals

Sangoma assumed to be of European descent in TikTok video stuns Mzansi, viewers sceptical as traditional healer does rituals

People

3 years ago

TikTok Video of child at Konka for Kids doing amapiano dance routine reminds Mzasi of Bontle Modiselle

TikTok Video of child at Konka for Kids doing amapiano dance routine reminds Mzasi of Bontle Modiselle

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows the awe-inspiring talent of a child at Konka for Kids. The clip captured the joy and energy the kid delivered with a public performance.

Mother buys son Mercedes Benz for R2K at dealership, TikTok video plugs SA parents with baby car: "Thought they're more expensive"

Mother buys son Mercedes Benz for R2K at dealership, TikTok video plugs SA parents with baby car: "Thought they're more expensive"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a mother' giftin her son a Mercedes Benz for children. Mzansi peeps tought it was adorable and the price seemed reasonable for a kids' toy.

R44 Million Lotto Jackpot awaits Standank Bank user Winner as National Lottery iThuba CEO outlines time limit to claim

R44 Million Lotto Jackpot awaits Standank Bank user Winner as National Lottery iThuba CEO outlines time limit to claim

South Africa

3 years ago

The National Lottery announced a R44 million lotto winner who uses Standard. The CEO of the lotto explained that there is limited time to claim the winnings.

Little Girl at Spur does Kilimanjaro challenge to restaurant's birthday song in TikTok video

Little Girl at Spur does Kilimanjaro challenge to restaurant's birthday song in TikTok video

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a child at Sputr celebrating her birthday. Online users thought it was funny to see how the kid di a viral dance move to the birthday song.

Woolworth's meat prices in TikTok video confuse Bloemfontein man, Mzansi admits they fell for same pricing tactic

Woolworth's meat prices in TikTok video confuse Bloemfontein man, Mzansi admits they fell for same pricing tactic

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows Woolworths' confusing food prices as shown in a viral clip. South Africans shared that they also bought items not realising the real price.

Geologist in overalls making TikTok dance video next to BMW goes viral and sparks speculation about finances

Geologist in overalls making TikTok dance video next to BMW goes viral and sparks speculation about finances

People

3 years ago

A Geologist's viral TikTok video next to BMW sparked speculation. The woman's impressive moves while wearing overall made many curious about her profession.

Man shares house under R1M for sale in rural area with 15 viewings in 1 day, TikTok video has Mzansi hesitant about location

Man shares house under R1M for sale in rural area with 15 viewings in 1 day, TikTok video has Mzansi hesitant about location

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a house in the rurals selling for less than a million rand. Mzansi peeps discussed whether the price and location were worth the money.

Dad replaces son's McDonald's happy meal with homemade food, TikTok video of kid noticing difference gets 8M views

Dad replaces son's McDonald's happy meal with homemade food, TikTok video of kid noticing difference gets 8M views

People

3 years ago

A kid's McDonald's happy meal was tampered with in a TikTok video. Online users thought it was hilarious when the child noticed that his food was homemade.

Woman goes to work with 2 different shoes, TikTok video of fashion mishap has many laughing: "Walk fast no one will notice"

Woman goes to work with 2 different shoes, TikTok video of fashion mishap has many laughing: "Walk fast no one will notice"

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a wman realising that she wore mismatched shoes to work. Mzansi peeps commented with many jokes about the lady's mistake while rushing.

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