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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TikTok video of woman's PEP home finds to recreate Pinterest-style decor leaves many impressed

People

3 years ago

Woman's jacket develops lint after 1 wear, TikTok video of bad quality coat from SA store goes viral

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of person "flying" leaves viewers confused, many convinced it's witchcraft on display in bizarre clip with 4.2M views

People

3 years ago

Little girl gives woman the tea in Sepedi, Mzansi amused by TikTok video: "Proudly South African"

People

3 years ago

Duduzane Zuma break dances to 'Mnike' in TikTok video, Mzansi divided over claims he'll be SA's cololest president

People

3 years ago

Snake zapped by electric fence 4 times in TikTok video, Mzansi amused as viper seems confused

World

3 years ago

Afronation Portugal: Woman dubbed amapiano warrior from Poland thanks to TikTok video of her nailing dance

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a lady at Afrination in Portugal dancing her heart out was a hit. The groovy woman got attention fro Mzansi as she was dancing to amapiano.

TikTok video of pickpocketing ring at work caught on CCTV goes viral, many amazed as they pull off theft in SA store

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows CCTV of a pickpocketer stealing at Checkers. Mzansi watched the criminals who targetted one woman who was shopping in the SA supermarket.

Woman walks 3 lions to take pics and videos with huge beasts in TikTok video, Mzansi applaud her courage: "Girl isbindi"

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows three lions walking with a woman. Mzansi peeps thought it was admirable that the creator was willing to risk being with the wild animals.

American man compares SA Krispy Kreme to USA doughnuts, TikTok video has Mzansi debating his analysis

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of an American trying SA Krispy Kreme pointed out how it's different in the US. Mzansi peeps thought it was interesting to hear what he thought.

Woman finds PEP Home containers for just over R10, Mzansi appreciate the plug and sings shop's praises

People

3 years ago

One TikTk video showed viewers PEP containers that were very cheap. Mzansi peeps enjoyed seeing how the shop is stocking trendy items that were budget-friendly.

Woman spends R1.6k on Takealot for Velvet headboard, Mzansi watches disastrous unboxing in TikTok video

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman's Takelot purchase seemed exciting. South African peeps were amused as they watched the lady get disappointed by the online delivery.

Man finds 2 lions outside his house, TikTok video gets 4M views as he makes coffee with King of the Jungle roaring at him

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows two lions near a man's house. Mzansi peeps were amazed to see how the man dealt with the male and female lions that were waiting outside.

TikTok video of aunt turns up to SA hip hop, Flvme's trap banger has woman danncing with adult niece

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok shows a woman's aunt enjoying new age South African hi hop. Mzansi peeps commented that they were surprised to see the middle aged lady enjoy trap.

Man ditches skinny jeans to achieve elevated style, TikTok video has SA ladies drooling over transformation: "I'm proud of you"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who stopped wearing skinny jeans. He showed how much it changed hiss style and many women complimented the guy's transformation.

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