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

5834 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Mihlali Ndamase's Durban July dress receives harsh criticism, Mzansi discusses her interpretation of "Out of This World"

Mihlali Ndamase's Durban July dress receives harsh criticism, Mzansi discusses her interpretation of "Out of This World"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Durban July: Somizi Mhlongo makes theatric entrance in video, media personality covers face in 2 of his 7 "Out of This World" outfits

Durban July: Somizi Mhlongo makes theatric entrance in video, media personality covers face in 2 of his 7 "Out of This World" outfits

Celebrities

3 years ago

Durban July: Former 'Generations' star Sonia Mbhele thanks designer for nailing her Hollywoodbets event outfit, Mzansi reviews gown

Durban July: Former 'Generations' star Sonia Mbhele thanks designer for nailing her Hollywoodbets event outfit, Mzansi reviews gown

Celebrities

3 years ago

4 Xhosa gogos play on merry-go-round in TikTok video, Mzansi left with questions: "Healing their inner child"

4 Xhosa gogos play on merry-go-round in TikTok video, Mzansi left with questions: "Healing their inner child"

People

3 years ago

Pit bull stuck in a pit for 9 days, woman's TikTok video of how it fell in leaves SA believing in karma

Pit bull stuck in a pit for 9 days, woman's TikTok video of how it fell in leaves SA believing in karma

People

3 years ago

Boy loves Pabi Cooper's 'Wag 'n Bitjie', sings hit song while rocking braided wig and leaves Mzansi entertained

Boy loves Pabi Cooper's 'Wag 'n Bitjie', sings hit song while rocking braided wig and leaves Mzansi entertained

People

3 years ago

Woman in taxi loudly sings Alicia Keys as prank for TikTok video with 1.2M views, passengers not keen on free vocal performance: "Wa rasa wena"

Woman in taxi loudly sings Alicia Keys as prank for TikTok video with 1.2M views, passengers not keen on free vocal performance: "Wa rasa wena"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a comedian pranking taxi users. The woman sang Alicia Keys' hit song making sure everyone in the vehicle could hear her singing attempt.

Durban July: DJ Tira uses helicopter for epic entrance at star-studded event, video of 2 Afrotainment aircrafts leaves many in awe

Durban July: DJ Tira uses helicopter for epic entrance at star-studded event, video of 2 Afrotainment aircrafts leaves many in awe

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Tira is set to arrive at the Durban July by helicopter. Mzansi were throughly amused after seeing his expensive ride to the star studded horse racingg event.

'Big Brother Titan' winner Khosi Twala's fans anticipate her Durban July appearance after video of reality TV star at club

'Big Brother Titan' winner Khosi Twala's fans anticipate her Durban July appearance after video of reality TV star at club

People

3 years ago

Winner of 'Big Brother Titan' Khosi Twala's supporters reallty want her to be at the Durban July. The TV star's fans got excited after she was out clubbing.

Somizi Mhlongo at Durban July shares sneak peek and leaves fans amped for epic reveal at event

Somizi Mhlongo at Durban July shares sneak peek and leaves fans amped for epic reveal at event

People

3 years ago

The Durban July is well underwy and Somizi Mhlongo is teasing his fans. The reality TV star posted a sneak peak getting ready for the big event on the socials.

TikTok video of Honda Getz's version of Bhebha dance challenge gets 1.2M views and has SA in tears

TikTok video of Honda Getz's version of Bhebha dance challenge gets 1.2M views and has SA in tears

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a Honda Getz doing the Bheha dance challenge was a hit. Mzansi peeps thought it was hilarious when the tiny car moved to the Barcadi beat.

Woman's SHEIN dresses fit her like a glove, TikTok video of try on haul leaves SA drooling: "It came with the body"

Woman's SHEIN dresses fit her like a glove, TikTok video of try on haul leaves SA drooling: "It came with the body"

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a woman's SHEIN dress purchases. South Africans could not stop raving about her taste in dresses that she modelled in the viral clip.

TikTok video of man forcing broken charger to work by any means necessary cracks Mzansi up

TikTok video of man forcing broken charger to work by any means necessary cracks Mzansi up

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's brother charging his phone with a broken cord. Mzansi peeps were amused when the man pulled out a brick to help the situation.

Woman puts PEP's less than R30 foundation to the test, TikTok video of full make-up look leaves Mzansi stunned

Woman puts PEP's less than R30 foundation to the test, TikTok video of full make-up look leaves Mzansi stunned

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows PEP's cheap foundation and how well it works. Mzansi peeps were impressed after seeing how the woman looked after using the foundation.

Woolworths sale impresses woman, posts TikTok video of amazing deals up to 50% off

Woolworths sale impresses woman, posts TikTok video of amazing deals up to 50% off

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a Woolworths 50% sale made a woman share a video. Mzansi peeps posted that they were excited to run tot he store to catch the massive sale.

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