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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

5844 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Mpumalanga woman loves SA government job and would reject R10k increase in private sector to remain public servant

Mpumalanga woman loves SA government job and would reject R10k increase in private sector to remain public servant

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

UK-based woman does amapiano moves that were a hit, TikTok dance has South Africans applauding

UK-based woman does amapiano moves that were a hit, TikTok dance has South Africans applauding

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Snake near baby attacked by 3 dogs, things go wrong as serpent lands on dad filming TikTok with 14M views

Snake near baby attacked by 3 dogs, things go wrong as serpent lands on dad filming TikTok with 14M views

Europe

3 years ago

"Spar is mad expensive": Xhosa man in disbelief over Vaseline tub selling for over R50, SA has jokes over hilarious TikTok

"Spar is mad expensive": Xhosa man in disbelief over Vaseline tub selling for over R50, SA has jokes over hilarious TikTok

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"He sounds like Riky Rick": Tswana babe feeling herself interrupted by man at groove and harshly tells him off, Mzansi in tears

"He sounds like Riky Rick": Tswana babe feeling herself interrupted by man at groove and harshly tells him off, Mzansi in tears

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Mzansi man needs ride to Pretoria jumps onto lady's car, TikTok of him randomly picking her as traxi has SA in stitches

Mzansi man needs ride to Pretoria jumps onto lady's car, TikTok of him randomly picking her as traxi has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Price of cherry coke in SA has auntie doubting her eyes, SA complains about Cyril's economy

Price of cherry coke in SA has auntie doubting her eyes, SA complains about Cyril's economy

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok of a lady went to buy a canned Coke and was not prepared for the price point. Mzansi thought the funny video was relatable and blamed Cyril Ramaphosa

Woman reviews Mr Price's winter and autumn clothing, Mzansi loves her impeccable taste in fashion

Woman reviews Mr Price's winter and autumn clothing, Mzansi loves her impeccable taste in fashion

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One pretty lady went to Mr Price and showed people the autumn and winter garments they had. Online users were thankful as they loved her taste in clothing.

Woman's umemulo has South Africans fascinated by details of lit Zulu traditional celebration

Woman's umemulo has South Africans fascinated by details of lit Zulu traditional celebration

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One Zulu woman had the time of her life at her umemulo in a TikTok. The fun lady showed people she had a lot of fun at her traditional coming-of-age ceremony.

Port Elizabeth man in wheelchair proposes at McDonald's, leaves South Africans emotional

Port Elizabeth man in wheelchair proposes at McDonald's, leaves South Africans emotional

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Port Elizabeth man who uses a wheelchair made waves after a cute public proposal at McDonald's. South African businesses showed support for the loving pair.

"Thought 'Snakes on a Plane' was just a movie": SA pilot finds Cape cobra mid-air en route Mpumalanga, Facebook users crack jokes

"Thought 'Snakes on a Plane' was just a movie": SA pilot finds Cape cobra mid-air en route Mpumalanga, Facebook users crack jokes

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One South African pilot dealt with a snake that found its way onto his private plane. Facebook users were impressed by the Mzansi pilot's fantastic bravery.

Mzansi paramedic buys car, TikTok of man driving out of dealership with brand-new whip leaves SA in their feels

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

A paramedic announced that he had bought a new car. The video of him celebrating with loved ones and driving out of the dealership touched many South Africans.

Mzansi bride has epic smoke show entrance but SA focuses on the 5 handsome groomsmen instead

Mzansi bride has epic smoke show entrance but SA focuses on the 5 handsome groomsmen instead

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One Mzansi bride had an epic entrance, but she couldn't hold the spotlight. Women were distracted by her incredibly handsome groomsmen in the TikTok video.

Joburg man gets down to gqom banger at Newtown Junction mall, SA can't get enough of footwork in TikTok dance video

Joburg man gets down to gqom banger at Newtown Junction mall, SA can't get enough of footwork in TikTok dance video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man in a Johannesburg mall decided to dance to gqom for all to see. Online peeps who watched the TikTok dance video were in awe of his undeniable talent.

Woman's bestie buys a new KIA and proud friend congratulates her with video at dealership and of 1st joy ride

Woman's bestie buys a new KIA and proud friend congratulates her with video at dealership and of 1st joy ride

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One woman on TikTok celebrated her best friend's brand new KIA. The proud lady had many people congratulating her friends' huge success with huge purchase.

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