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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

5834 articles published since 04 May 2022

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

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

Limpopo student bags Lotto win with largest jackpot won through Capitec Bank, R60M cash price leaves others hopeful

Limpopo student bags Lotto win with largest jackpot won through Capitec Bank, R60M cash price leaves others hopeful

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of Dischem baby essentials worth over R1.5k has Mzansi floored by how expensive babies are

TikTok video of Dischem baby essentials worth over R1.5k has Mzansi floored by how expensive babies are

People

3 years ago

Guy's younger brother prepares him "egg ice cream", TikTok video of boy's mischief has viewers cracking up

Guy's younger brother prepares him "egg ice cream", TikTok video of boy's mischief has viewers cracking up

People

3 years ago

Man's perfectly shaped vetkoeks stun, TikTok video of cook's entrepreneurship impresses Mzansi: "So clean"

Man's perfectly shaped vetkoeks stun, TikTok video of cook's entrepreneurship impresses Mzansi: "So clean"

People

3 years ago

UK-based man flabbergasted by flying vosho in TikTok video, SA in stitches over his attempt with 1.6M views

UK-based man flabbergasted by flying vosho in TikTok video, SA in stitches over his attempt with 1.6M views

People

3 years ago

Man who owns shack seeks Facebook group members' advice for home improvement, peeps impressed by 8 pics

Man who owns shack seeks Facebook group members' advice for home improvement, peeps impressed by 8 pics

People

3 years ago

One shack owner wanted to know what Facebook users thought of his simple home. The man asked people for ideas on how he could make his house more comfortable.

Kaizer Chiefs GK Itumeleng Khune's heart swells as wife Sphelele Makhunga slays Tswana outfit, fans love the look

Kaizer Chiefs GK Itumeleng Khune's heart swells as wife Sphelele Makhunga slays Tswana outfit, fans love the look

Celebrities

3 years ago

Itu Khune loves Sphelele Makhunga, and he let everyone know. The Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper showed off how good his wife looked in a traditional Tswana dress.

Johannesburg doctor chuffed as 60-year-old parents glow in TikTok video, mom's breathtaking beauty steals spotlight

Johannesburg doctor chuffed as 60-year-old parents glow in TikTok video, mom's breathtaking beauty steals spotlight

Entertainment

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a Johannesburg doctor who posted her parents in their 60s. South African viewers were moved by how stunning the elderly couple looked.

South African woman stuns in Korean wedding dress, TikTok video showing day of marital bliss gets 1.2M views

South African woman stuns in Korean wedding dress, TikTok video showing day of marital bliss gets 1.2M views

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a South African woman who married a Korean man. The bride wore a Korean wedding dress, and many Mzansi peeps thought she looked amazing.

Occupational therapist in Zuluand for community service lists fave customs she learned in rural areas

Occupational therapist in Zuluand for community service lists fave customs she learned in rural areas

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows an occupational therapist in Zululand to serve patients in the rurals. Mzansi love seeing that the woman learned key manners from locals.

TikTok video of gogo walking child on leash while in supermarket, Mzansi parents defend granny's choices: "All moms understand"

TikTok video of gogo walking child on leash while in supermarket, Mzansi parents defend granny's choices: "All moms understand"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a gogo walking a child attached to a leash. Mzansi parents were amused, and many others thought they needed the kids' leash for their child.

Woman spends over R4k on dehumidifier for mouldy wet house, TikTok video of purchase leaves peeps with questions

Woman spends over R4k on dehumidifier for mouldy wet house, TikTok video of purchase leaves peeps with questions

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's purchase for a very humid house. Some Mzansi peeps thought it was interesting to see as they also have problems wet a wet home.

TikTok video of kid with cable tie squeezing neck turns to parent for help, Mzansi in tears as super mom comes to the rescue

TikTok video of kid with cable tie squeezing neck turns to parent for help, Mzansi in tears as super mom comes to the rescue

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a child with a cable tie on his neck made for hilarious cntent. The kid's father came to rescue in the hilarious clip which had many laughing.

TikTok video of Pretoria woman's freezer "eating" her seshebo brings out SA's helpful side, peep share hacks for ice build-up

TikTok video of Pretoria woman's freezer "eating" her seshebo brings out SA's helpful side, peep share hacks for ice build-up

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video showed a woman's freezer with ice build up. The lady described her problem by saying her freezer was eating her food and people became helpful.

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