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

5836 articles published since 04 May 2022

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

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

People

3 years ago

Amapiano set in France has crowd going wild, TikTok video shows how genre is taking over the world

Amapiano set in France has crowd going wild, TikTok video shows how genre is taking over the world

People

3 years ago

Woman plugs Mzansi with dupe Fenn bags way below original price of R1.6k, TikTok video has many grateful

Woman plugs Mzansi with dupe Fenn bags way below original price of R1.6k, TikTok video has many grateful

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of mom's R3k grocery haul for 1 toddler leaves SA adults envious: "Can you adopt me"

TikTok video of mom's R3k grocery haul for 1 toddler leaves SA adults envious: "Can you adopt me"

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of matric farewell dress leaves Mzansi viewers proud young woman is proudly South African

TikTok video of matric farewell dress leaves Mzansi viewers proud young woman is proudly South African

People

3 years ago

Woman's TikTok video trying to brag about cheap mirror leaves SA distracted thanks to her looks

Woman's TikTok video trying to brag about cheap mirror leaves SA distracted thanks to her looks

People

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle's dinner with Nadia Nakai, Murdah Bongz, Kairo Forbes and late rapper AKA's relatives has fans loving blended family

DJ Zinhle's dinner with Nadia Nakai, Murdah Bongz, Kairo Forbes and late rapper AKA's relatives has fans loving blended family

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle and hubby Murdah Bongz had a family dinner with Nadia Nakai and Kairo Forbes. Fans loved seeing DJ Zinhle get along with the late rapper AKA's family.

'iNumber Number: Jozi Gold' streaming on Netflix, fans of iconic film hope 2023 remake is as good as original: "Definitely on it tonight"

'iNumber Number: Jozi Gold' streaming on Netflix, fans of iconic film hope 2023 remake is as good as original: "Definitely on it tonight"

Movies

3 years ago

Netflix dropped 'iNumber Number: Jozi Gold', a remake of a 2013 classic. Mzansi peeps reacted hoping that the new version would be as good as the orginal film.

Dineo Ranaka posts official diagnosis on Instagram after alarming breakdown, Kaya 959 presenter opens up about mental state in detail

Dineo Ranaka posts official diagnosis on Instagram after alarming breakdown, Kaya 959 presenter opens up about mental state in detail

Celebrities

3 years ago

Dineo Ranaka updated people after going through a mental health crisis. Supporters were happy to read about her plan after getting diagnosed by a professional.

Shark close to biting woman ready to swim, TikTok video shows sea predator jumping out in hopes for snack

Shark close to biting woman ready to swim, TikTok video shows sea predator jumping out in hopes for snack

World

3 years ago

One TikTok video shows a shark that nearly ate a woman. Netizens were amazed by how the lady who wore a full scuba suit narrowly escaped the ocean predator.

North West University student writes notes food thief in their residence, viewers relate to annoying varsity issue

North West University student writes notes food thief in their residence, viewers relate to annoying varsity issue

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a North-West University student expressed annoyance with a thief. The person wrote notes directed at someone who is stealing from the fridge.

TikTok of mom pranking potty trained child with diaper goes viral, Mzansi in tears as daughter is dumbfounded: "She's so cute"

TikTok of mom pranking potty trained child with diaper goes viral, Mzansi in tears as daughter is dumbfounded: "She's so cute"

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a mo'ms prank on her daughter about wearing diapers was hilarious. Mzansi viewers thought it was cute to see how taken aback the kid was.

Lorry hits Toyota to get across the road in TikTok video with 1.3M views, sedan driver allegedly refused to move out of the way

Lorry hits Toyota to get across the road in TikTok video with 1.3M views, sedan driver allegedly refused to move out of the way

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a truck driver and someone in a sedan shows they had an argument. Mzansi peeps were amazed by how the lorry was used to ram the smaller car.

'UThando Nes'Thembu': Musa Mseleku looks back at family's growth on reality show's and leaves fans touched with heartfelt gratitude

'UThando Nes'Thembu': Musa Mseleku looks back at family's growth on reality show's and leaves fans touched with heartfelt gratitude

Celebrities

3 years ago

Musa Mseleku from 'UThando Nes'thembu' thanked South Africans for his successful show. Mzansi fans were touched by the message he penned in an Instagram post.

Kelly Khumalo's life update after welcoming baby has fans excited, singer shares 2 pics of latest motherhood moments

Kelly Khumalo's life update after welcoming baby has fans excited, singer shares 2 pics of latest motherhood moments

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kelly Khumalo posted an Instagram of her posing with her baby and older daughter. Mzansi supporters were delighted to see the singer with some of her children.

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