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

5835 articles published since 04 May 2022

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

People

3 years ago

Man's TikTok video of wife's dance to 'Sarafina entertains Mzansi as she tries to nail choreography

People

3 years ago

Venda woman in TikTok video misses Hart pot after pap made in non-stick pot gets stuck to lid instead

People

3 years ago

20-year-old makoti makes TikTok video doing chores with baby on her back, image of hard work has SA debating marrying young

People

3 years ago

Mzansi bride wears striking wedding dress with Zulu elements, TikTok video of intricate beadwork and cow skin has SA in awe

People

3 years ago

Student rations NSFAS money to move family from shack to brick home, TikTok video of their move in day warms SA hearts

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of unexpected Limpopo influencer charms Mzansi, his lotion review and recommendation clocks 1.3M views

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a Limpopo man who is an influencer was a hit. Mzansi peeps commented that they thoroughly enjoyed the influencer's spirited Nivea review.

2 suspects escape SAPS in TikTok video, bystanders watch as alleged criminals break out of police van

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows two men break out of a SAPS vehicle. South Africans were amused by the clip of the suspects' daring stunt with witnesses watching it all.

Woman welcomes newborn twins after wishing for a pair 3 years ago, Mzansi appreciates wholesome updates

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video showed a woman happy about her newborn twins. Mzansi was delighted to see her dream came true only three years after making the wholesome wish.

Curvy Durban woman models dresses from R40 in TikTok video try-on haul, impresses Mzansi and gets1.3M views: "Beautiful mntase"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who found dresses from R40. Mzans peeps were interested to see what they could purchase at a bargain, and many loved the plug.

Woman burgled and experienced car accident in 1 day, SA advise her to seek traditional medical remedies

People

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a woman's bad luck in one day. Mzansi thought her bad day could be a sign that she needs to turn to traditional medicine for a solution.

TikTok video of Cape Town woman's R6k apartment in Southern Suburbs shows everything wrong with it

People

3 years ago

A TikTk video of a Cape Town apartment for just over R6k showed what is wrong with it. Mzansi online users were armed with tips to help with a mould problem.

Woman with Airbnb shows off drastic measures taken to prevent guests from stealing, TikTok video has Mzansi laughing

People

3 years ago

An Airbnb owner posted a TikTok video to show how she prevents theft by her house guests. SA online users thought it was funny to see her anti-theft method.

TikTok video of pit bull growling in owner's face gets 2.5M views, dog expert discusses dealing with aggressive dog

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a pit bull that seemed angry at its owner went viral as it threatened its owner. An expert explained how owners should manage dog aggression.

Little girl's quick thinking stops fire from starting, TikTok video amazed Mzansi

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a girl whose smarts stopped a fire from starting went viral. Peeps were very amazed as they saw how the kid took action to save the house.

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