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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

5843 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Protea Glen Secondary school pupils dress up like fave teachers, TikTok video of spot-on imitations had Mzansi in stitches

Protea Glen Secondary school pupils dress up like fave teachers, TikTok video of spot-on imitations had Mzansi in stitches

People

3 years ago

TikTok video of kid chasing sister with wriggling "snake" gets 4M views, internet debates whether serpent is fake

TikTok video of kid chasing sister with wriggling "snake" gets 4M views, internet debates whether serpent is fake

People

3 years ago

2 women catch man on video roaming ladies' bathroom while filming TikTok dance challenge, Mzansi shook

2 women catch man on video roaming ladies' bathroom while filming TikTok dance challenge, Mzansi shook

People

3 years ago

Foodie sits on pavement ready to devour mountain of pap in video, does Wakanda Forever salute as prayer before eating

Foodie sits on pavement ready to devour mountain of pap in video, does Wakanda Forever salute as prayer before eating

People

3 years ago

TikTok of braider's grip game on low-cut hair impresses, netizens have jokes: "Plaited her childhood memories"

TikTok of braider's grip game on low-cut hair impresses, netizens have jokes: "Plaited her childhood memories"

People

3 years ago

Woman uses automatic pap maker, TikTok video on how to use it has people hesitant to use it

Woman uses automatic pap maker, TikTok video on how to use it has people hesitant to use it

People

3 years ago

Uncle Waffles and the late Riky Rick doing amapiano dance together resurfaces, throwback of beloved rapper moves SA

Uncle Waffles and the late Riky Rick doing amapiano dance together resurfaces, throwback of beloved rapper moves SA

Celebrities

3 years ago

A TikTok video of the late Riky Rick dancing with Uncle Waffles was a viral hit. People were moved to see Riky doing the Tambula dance in the throwback clip.

TikTok video of sisters arguing with deep voice filter cracks up their older sibling, Mzansi entertained by heated argument

TikTok video of sisters arguing with deep voice filter cracks up their older sibling, Mzansi entertained by heated argument

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Two angry sisters were at each other's throats in a verbal fight. Their older sister posted them on TikTok, where the video of their epic insults went viral.

18-year-old man dives in shark-infested waters at night as a dare, netizens floored as he goes missing in video

18-year-old man dives in shark-infested waters at night as a dare, netizens floored as he goes missing in video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A teenager jumped into an ocean full of sharks while celebrating with friends. The TikTok of the stunt went viral on social media after he vanished on camera.

TikTok of groom texting on phone during wedding festivities steals limelight, Internet criticises him

TikTok of groom texting on phone during wedding festivities steals limelight, Internet criticises him

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a groom on his phone while he was walking with his bride has gone viral on the socials including on Twitter, where he was branded a red flag.

Woman's traditional wedding dress with cow skin bodice goes TikTok viral, Mzansi blown away by dramatic gown

Woman's traditional wedding dress with cow skin bodice goes TikTok viral, Mzansi blown away by dramatic gown

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One woman's Zulu traditional wedding dress was one for the books. People were impressed when they saw how amazing the pretty bride looked in her gorgeous gown.

Woman falls for TikTok prank, does underarm challenge for R150 but creator leaves her in streets with eyes closed

Woman falls for TikTok prank, does underarm challenge for R150 but creator leaves her in streets with eyes closed

People

3 years ago

A TikTokker tricked a woman by getting her to do the underarm challenge for R150. People were in stitches as they watched her shadow box with her eyes closed.

Son hopeful mom's new perfume will attract stepdad, TikTok video of mother floored by his wish amuses Mzansi

Son hopeful mom's new perfume will attract stepdad, TikTok video of mother floored by his wish amuses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A son had high hopes after smelling his mom's new perfume. A TikTok video shows his mom laughing at his wish that she will get a man with the lovely scent.

TikTok video of woman’s mom complaining that daughter doesn’t care family is hungry, SA feels her pain

TikTok video of woman’s mom complaining that daughter doesn’t care family is hungry, SA feels her pain

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A lady went TikTok viral after posting a video of her mom complaining that she does not take care of her family. The clip inspired a discussion about black tax.

'Sister Bethina' remix by DJ at groove has club goers throwing tomatoes, TikTok video leaves viewers just as offended

'Sister Bethina' remix by DJ at groove has club goers throwing tomatoes, TikTok video leaves viewers just as offended

People

3 years ago

A 'Sister Bethina' by Mgarimbe remix did not go over well in the club after a DJ remixed the classic banger that is dubbed SA's unofficial national anthem.

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