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

5713 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Friend of viral domestic worker and runner reflects on their 1st run in tribute to Elizabeth Moselakgomo

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Cape Town runners honour Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo in emotional tribute for women’s safety

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American woman highlights South Africa’s femicide crisis

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A US TikTokker spotlights South Africa's femicide crisis after eight bodies are found, citing 10,000 rape cases and exposing women's fears across the country.

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Phinius Sebatsane’s eased a female e-hailing driver’s fears and urgrfSouth African men to rethink after the deaths of several Kempton Park women.

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A massive green anaconda strikes a passing bakkie in a viral Slangboere video, leaving South Africans terrified, amused and asking whether it was genuine.

Minister visits where Elizabeth Moselakgomo was found dead, but South Africans remain sceptical

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South African woman earns PhD at 82 years old after losing her child and husband

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Dr Dolly Nyasulu earns a PhD in Public Health at 82 after personal loss, championing family-centred postnatal care and inspiring South Africans nationwide.

American scientist shares tour of South African accommodation, praising the country’s warm hospitality

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American scientist toured her South African accommodation on TikTok, showcasing warm hospitality, stylish rooms and a rooftop view that wowed locals.

South African healer shares disturbing theory about Kempton Park murders

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A South African healer's TikTok vision about a suspected serial killer sparked fear, unity and questions as viewers seek answers about women's murders.

South Africans spooked as black mamba slithers into water tank

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A black mamba draped over a rural South African water tank stunned Facebook viewers, sparking fear, disbelief and dark humour in a chilling wildlife encounter.

South African woman stunned after date walks out at Spur leaving her with bill

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A woman’s Spur date walked out, leaving her with the bill. Her stunned reaction went viral as South Africans shared sympathy, humour and their horror stories.

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