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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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Ackermans stocks Barbie products in time for 'Barbie' 2023 release, woman plugs Mzansi with TikTok video of merch with prices

Ackermans stocks Barbie products in time for 'Barbie' 2023 release, woman plugs Mzansi with TikTok video of merch with prices

People

3 years ago

Estranged Mzansi twins update: Woman goes shopping with long lost brother TikTok video with him all dressed up gets 4.6M views

Estranged Mzansi twins update: Woman goes shopping with long lost brother TikTok video with him all dressed up gets 4.6M views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Woman finds Skims dupes from Amazon at half the price in TikTok video with 3.9M views, netizens question quality

Woman finds Skims dupes from Amazon at half the price in TikTok video with 3.9M views, netizens question quality

People

3 years ago

Snow in SA: Dad's "skiing" in TikTok video has Mzansi defeated: "Snow came to the wrong country"

Snow in SA: Dad's "skiing" in TikTok video has Mzansi defeated: "Snow came to the wrong country"

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of fastest response to car accident amazes Mzansi, tow truck and ambulance arrive at scene in seconds

TikTok video of fastest response to car accident amazes Mzansi, tow truck and ambulance arrive at scene in seconds

People

3 years ago

Woman makes TikTok video before dumping boyfriend, Mzansi amused as she films "get ready with me" routine for a breakup

Woman makes TikTok video before dumping boyfriend, Mzansi amused as she films "get ready with me" routine for a breakup

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of woman taking witchcraft precautions by "braaing" her sanitary pads each month, SA split over her practice

TikTok video of woman taking witchcraft precautions by "braaing" her sanitary pads each month, SA split over her practice

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman burning her sanitary pads. Mzansi peeps discussed how the lady was determined to prevent any witchcraft attempts aimed at her.

Woman dumps fiancé after over 1 year of no cows for lobola, TikTok video of glow-up has women stanning her

Woman dumps fiancé after over 1 year of no cows for lobola, TikTok video of glow-up has women stanning her

People

3 years ago

A TikTok videos shows woman who dumped her man who did not pay lobola. Mzansi peeps thought it was inspiring to see how the lady started putting herself first.

Woman reunites with twin brother gets 18M views in TikTok video, Mzansi touched by long lost sibling's living conditions

Woman reunites with twin brother gets 18M views in TikTok video, Mzansi touched by long lost sibling's living conditions

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman meeting her estranged twin. Mzansi peeps were touched to see how the brother reacted and many noticed his bad living enrionment.

Woman makes TikTok dance video to 'Push It' while best friend is in labour next to her and gets 2.3M views

Woman makes TikTok dance video to 'Push It' while best friend is in labour next to her and gets 2.3M views

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows mom-to be in labour with her closest friend making content. Mzansi was amused when supportive friend danced to a hit song by Salt N Pepa.

Alarm blares at Cape Town airport but South Africans remain unbothered in TikTok video, viewers relate: "We're all tired"

Alarm blares at Cape Town airport but South Africans remain unbothered in TikTok video, viewers relate: "We're all tired"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows Mzansi people reacting to Cape Town International Airport's alarm. Netizens were amused that the crowd in the clip carried on like normal.

Woman in TikTok video repurposes gas heater during loadshedding, Mzansi not sure about makeshift stove

Woman in TikTok video repurposes gas heater during loadshedding, Mzansi not sure about makeshift stove

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman cooking during loadshedding using her gas heater. Mzansi peeps commented that they were sure the creator's idea was dangerous.

2 non-native isiXhosa speakers give lesson in TikTok video, Xhosa people amused: "More like Xhonglish"

2 non-native isiXhosa speakers give lesson in TikTok video, Xhosa people amused: "More like Xhonglish"

People

3 years ago

Two brothers who are non-native isiXhosa speaker decided to teach others. Mzansi thought it was interesting to see the brothers try to teach isiXhosa basics.

TikTok video of woman's fan heater catching fire has Mzansi laughing at Takealot purchase: "Darling is it safe?"

TikTok video of woman's fan heater catching fire has Mzansi laughing at Takealot purchase: "Darling is it safe?"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman's Takelot purchase of a fan heater fascinated Mzansi. The product burst into flame while the lady was trying to keep warm in winter.

Kairo Forbes flies to New York in business class, SA celeb kid mixes business and pleasure for luxurious birthday celebration

Kairo Forbes flies to New York in business class, SA celeb kid mixes business and pleasure for luxurious birthday celebration

Entertainment

3 years ago

Kairo Forbes went to New York for her birthday and flew with Emirates. DJ Zinhle and the late AKA's child had fun and did sponsorships while enjoying her day.

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