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

5843 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Cotton On selling R10 mugs at over R150, Mzansi convinced they are the typical cups in every gogo's home, "Absolutely disgusting"

Cotton On selling R10 mugs at over R150, Mzansi convinced they are the typical cups in every gogo's home, "Absolutely disgusting"

Business and Economy

3 years ago

Mr Price skirt for R199 styled by creative woman, TikTok video shows how it can be worn every day

Mr Price skirt for R199 styled by creative woman, TikTok video shows how it can be worn every day

People

3 years ago

Engen employees join SA's ‘Myztro Ah Ah’ dance challenge in TikTok video, Mzansi impressed: "Good one guys"

Engen employees join SA's ‘Myztro Ah Ah’ dance challenge in TikTok video, Mzansi impressed: "Good one guys"

People

3 years ago

Mzansi teacher dances in class and his students cheer for him, SA hearts warmed by TikTok of beaming pupils

Mzansi teacher dances in class and his students cheer for him, SA hearts warmed by TikTok of beaming pupils

People

3 years ago

Woman's wedding dress made from plastic eating utensils has TikTok viewers in tears over unique design

Woman's wedding dress made from plastic eating utensils has TikTok viewers in tears over unique design

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Lion gets up close and personal to raid family's camp during safari outing, TikTok video has viewers worried

Lion gets up close and personal to raid family's camp during safari outing, TikTok video has viewers worried

People

3 years ago

Shangri-La Academy teacher and pupil bond in adorable TikTok, singer Elaine's former choir instructor goes viral

Shangri-La Academy teacher and pupil bond in adorable TikTok, singer Elaine's former choir instructor goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A teacher from Shangri-La Academy connected with a student in a TikTok. The man was also Elaine's choir instructor when the Mzansi singer was in high school.

Hadsome Afrikaans teacher's Myztro dance challenge is a hit on TikTok, women eager to shoot their shot

Hadsome Afrikaans teacher's Myztro dance challenge is a hit on TikTok, women eager to shoot their shot

People

3 years ago

An Afrikaans teacher did the Myztro dance challenge on TikTok. Netizens thought the educator was handsome and many complimented him begging for his handle.

Man defeated after kid engraves drawings on his bakkie, SA feels father's pain as kid takes him on tour of artwork

Man defeated after kid engraves drawings on his bakkie, SA feels father's pain as kid takes him on tour of artwork

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One man showed people that his child drew on his bakkie in the worst way possible. TikTok users thought it was hilarious after hearing the dad's reaction.

Woman rocking meters long braid and baby with matching hair in mall has TikTok users laughing

Woman rocking meters long braid and baby with matching hair in mall has TikTok users laughing

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A lady rocked a very long braid, and she had her baby with her matching braid. TikTok users were amused by the video of the mom's hair dragging on the floor.

Zulu family tries sushi for 1st time in TikTok, Oceans Basket chef advises on best way to eat Japanese cuisine

Zulu family tries sushi for 1st time in TikTok, Oceans Basket chef advises on best way to eat Japanese cuisine

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman gave her Zulu family sushi for the first time ever. Mzansi was entertained as they watched the lady's parents and siblings taste tthe Japanese dish.

University of Johannesburg graduate dance to Kanye West's 'Good Morning with mom and dad, TikTok inspires others

University of Johannesburg graduate dance to Kanye West's 'Good Morning with mom and dad, TikTok inspires others

People

3 years ago

One University of Johannesburg graduate went viral for rapping to Kanye West with his parents. The viral video was a heartwarming moment for TikTok users.

Man makes backroom lit apartment, TikTok of him transforming in space has SA wondering if he'll move out

Man makes backroom lit apartment, TikTok of him transforming in space has SA wondering if he'll move out

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A guy turned his backroom into a bachelor's and showed the process on TikTok. People were amazed by the process and many thought he was ready to sty forever.

Patient in hospital sings and dances with cutlery, SA in tears as 2nd man joins in as Drake wannabe raps in background

Patient in hospital sings and dances with cutlery, SA in tears as 2nd man joins in as Drake wannabe raps in background

People

3 years ago

A man in hospital went TikTok viral for dancing with a spoon. Someone was rapping, and one more patient joined in the dance he was doing in the hilarious video.

Man does Zulu dance in London ahead of traffic while barefoot, Mzansi applauds him after showing off culture

Man does Zulu dance in London ahead of traffic while barefoot, Mzansi applauds him after showing off culture

World

3 years ago

One Zulu man in London did the indlamu in the European city's streets. Mzansi TikTok users were very proud of the display of cultural pride while overseas.

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