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

5840 articles published since 04 May 2022

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SA sees SAPS apprehending alleged thugs, TikTok video of them ascending on VW Polo while armed stuns Mzansi

SA sees SAPS apprehending alleged thugs, TikTok video of them ascending on VW Polo while armed stuns Mzansi

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of White Star maize bought at PnP shows it has mouldy mass, Pioneer Foods product has woman regretting bulk buying

TikTok video of White Star maize bought at PnP shows it has mouldy mass, Pioneer Foods product has woman regretting bulk buying

People

3 years ago

5 young women and men who bought big beautiful houses, youth that had netizens proud of huge achievements

5 young women and men who bought big beautiful houses, youth that had netizens proud of huge achievements

People

3 years ago

'Mnike' fiddled with by DJ in club, TikTok video of 2 men upset by ruined amapiano has Mzansi feeling their bitter disappointment

'Mnike' fiddled with by DJ in club, TikTok video of 2 men upset by ruined amapiano has Mzansi feeling their bitter disappointment

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of wild baboon roaming Mzansi neighbourhood gets 1.3M views, SA loves cameraman's dedication

TikTok video of wild baboon roaming Mzansi neighbourhood gets 1.3M views, SA loves cameraman's dedication

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of SA teacher resembling Steve Harvey has Mzansi in love with his vibe that matches American lookalike

TikTok video of SA teacher resembling Steve Harvey has Mzansi in love with his vibe that matches American lookalike

People

3 years ago

CCTV of woman's phone stolen out of her hand at fast food restaurant goes viral, TikTok video has SA convinced no place is safe

CCTV of woman's phone stolen out of her hand at fast food restaurant goes viral, TikTok video has SA convinced no place is safe

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows CCTV which recorded the moment someone's phone was stolen from her. Mzansi peeps were amazed by how the criminal stole in a restaurant.

Mzansi in disbelief over supposed price of nail sets by professional, TikTok video claims she "charges" R2.5k

Mzansi in disbelief over supposed price of nail sets by professional, TikTok video claims she "charges" R2.5k

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of expensive nail sets left many people amazed. Mzansi peeps posted that they wanted to know why the maniures were so expensive to get done.

TikTok video compilation of woman celebrating wedding, R27k iPhone and other soft life moments to show God blessed her have Mzansi inspired

TikTok video compilation of woman celebrating wedding, R27k iPhone and other soft life moments to show God blessed her have Mzansi inspired

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman showing some beautiful moments in her life was all the rave. Mzansi netizens loved seeing the achievements the woman credit to God.

Woman comes home to cracked TV screen, TikTok video of her blaming domestic worker has Mzansi debating as others sharing similar stories

Woman comes home to cracked TV screen, TikTok video of her blaming domestic worker has Mzansi debating as others sharing similar stories

People

3 years ago

TikTok video shows woman seeing her cracked TV screen. Mzansi peps had much to say when she blamed her domestic worker for infcting damage on her appliance.

Woman with stunning eyes and faux dread locs goes viral, TikTok video gets 3.8M views as she models pretty features

Woman with stunning eyes and faux dread locs goes viral, TikTok video gets 3.8M views as she models pretty features

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of woman with gorgeous eyes and a trendy hairstyle caused a buzz. Viewers on the internet thought her facial featues and hair were beautiful.

TikTok video of a twin's gf getting money bouquets for her and sister on their birthday goes viral

TikTok video of a twin's gf getting money bouquets for her and sister on their birthday goes viral

People

3 years ago

A TikTok shows how one guy is dating a twin and he gave two thoughful gifts. The guy brought money bouquets for both of the sisters on their shared birthday.

TikTok video of CCTV shows thieves breaking in house and loading appliances in car boot

TikTok video of CCTV shows thieves breaking in house and loading appliances in car boot

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows CCTV footage that recorded how thieves entered a home with ease. The video of how they used a VW Polo to carry their loot had people upset.

TikTok video of graduate receiving Mini Cooper as graduation gift from parents, Mzansi celebrates with her

TikTok video of graduate receiving Mini Cooper as graduation gift from parents, Mzansi celebrates with her

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a graduate reacting to getting a Mini Cooper as a gift from her parents. Mzansi peeps congratulated the lady on her big achievemen and reward.

TikTok videos of woman's outfits of the week provides inspiration for Mzansi fashion enthusiasts

TikTok videos of woman's outfits of the week provides inspiration for Mzansi fashion enthusiasts

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's clothes for the week. Mzansi online users were amazed by her choices and people wanted to know where she bought different items.

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