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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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SARS: Khuli Chana allegedly owes over R1M in taxes, SA rapper's company audit revealed crippling debt

SARS: Khuli Chana allegedly owes over R1M in taxes, SA rapper's company audit revealed crippling debt

Entertainment

3 years ago

Electricity minister claims loadshedding slowed down thanks to Eskom's over 55% energy availability increase

Electricity minister claims loadshedding slowed down thanks to Eskom's over 55% energy availability increase

South Africa

3 years ago

SAPS gives over R60M to empower community members to fight crime, SA police commissioner hopes to inspire volunteers

SAPS gives over R60M to empower community members to fight crime, SA police commissioner hopes to inspire volunteers

South Africa

3 years ago

2 men fall out of car that overturned in Johannesburg road accident, health workers do life-saving work on the scene

2 men fall out of car that overturned in Johannesburg road accident, health workers do life-saving work on the scene

South Africa

3 years ago

Lamiez Holworthy's Durban July slay done with baby at her side, gushes over how youngest child's handled 1st flight

Lamiez Holworthy's Durban July slay done with baby at her side, gushes over how youngest child's handled 1st flight

People

3 years ago

Man's fiancé learning Sepedi before wedding gets 1.1M views, future hubby tests her progress in TikTok video

Man's fiancé learning Sepedi before wedding gets 1.1M views, future hubby tests her progress in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

4-year-old boy scolds grandma for taking his sweets, TikTok video of his anger 2 weeks later has Mzansi amused

4-year-old boy scolds grandma for taking his sweets, TikTok video of his anger 2 weeks later has Mzansi amused

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a boys who was upset with his grandmother for eating his sweets. Mzansi netizens thought it was hilarious to hear the child's complaints.

Woman does energetic workout throwing tyres in TikTok video, leaves SA joking that she's training for combat: "Is there a war coming?"

Woman does energetic workout throwing tyres in TikTok video, leaves SA joking that she's training for combat: "Is there a war coming?"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who did some excercises. The gym routine was so lit that some people joked that she must be getting ready to fight in a war soon.

Dineo Ranaka suddenly splits from Kaya 959 after mental health hiatus, media personality hints at future plans

Dineo Ranaka suddenly splits from Kaya 959 after mental health hiatus, media personality hints at future plans

Celebrities

3 years ago

Dindeo Ranaka is said to no longer work with Kay 959 FM. The radio personality had a mental health crisis before parting ways with the Mzansi radio station.

Thabo Bester: SAPS puzzled by 2nd body of hit and run victim falsely claimed by Dr Nandipha Magudumana, police turn to Mzansi public for help

Thabo Bester: SAPS puzzled by 2nd body of hit and run victim falsely claimed by Dr Nandipha Magudumana, police turn to Mzansi public for help

South Africa

3 years ago

A second body used by Dr Nnandipha Magudumana to help Thabo Bester has SAPS hitting a wall. The police cannot identify the dead body and are asking for help.

Pastor dad does TikTok quiz of Bible knowledge and gets 1.8M views, internet in stitches over his score

Pastor dad does TikTok quiz of Bible knowledge and gets 1.8M views, internet in stitches over his score

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a pastor doing a bible knowledge test had people fascinated. Internet users wanted to see if the man of God would be able to get a high score

SA woman in Korea makes isiZulu day in the life vlog, TikTok video of English teacher abroad inspires others

SA woman in Korea makes isiZulu day in the life vlog, TikTok video of English teacher abroad inspires others

People

3 years ago

A South African woman who moved to Korea make a vlog of her life in Korea. The lady is a teacher and she inspired other who have the same career goal abroad.

Man in TikTok video explains iPhone feature hack to mute background as a way to trick their baes about real location

Man in TikTok video explains iPhone feature hack to mute background as a way to trick their baes about real location

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man using an iPhone to eliminate any noise during a call. Mzansi peeps were amused as the video had people's imaginations running wild.

Little girl's performance shut down by dog, TikTok video of kid running for her life has Mzansi in tears

Little girl's performance shut down by dog, TikTok video of kid running for her life has Mzansi in tears

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a girl singng before a dog stopped her was hilarious. Mzansi had people laughing after the kid ran off to get way from the energetic hound.

TikTok video of 2 sisters crashing party and eating at random house has SA laughing: "My mom would beat me"

TikTok video of 2 sisters crashing party and eating at random house has SA laughing: "My mom would beat me"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of two sisters who went to a party without an invite went viral. Mzansi could relate as the pair sat down to freely eat and drink at the event.

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