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

5727 articles published since 04 May 2022

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A delivery truck crash in South Africa injured two, sparking outrage as bystanders were filmed looting scattered goods from the wreckage, igniting a fierce debate.

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A white South African woman sang a religious hymn at a Spar Tops, capturing hearts and showcasing cultural unity in an unexpected, spontaneous TikTok moment.

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A truck carrying Black Label beer overturned in KwaZulu-Natal, sparking chaos as crowds looted the scene, with one woman attempting to sell salvaged bottles.

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Margaret Hirsch's inspiring journey of learning at 60 and beyond sparked a wave of South Africans returning to education, proving it’s never too late to study.

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South African creator Molly reveals how she earned over R300k in a year from brand partnerships, sharing authentic strategies and insights in a viral TikTok video.

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A Gauteng man goes viral again for disrespecting security guards, leaving South Africans frustrated. A follow-up video showcases his reckless behaviour on the road.

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A cash-in-transit robbery in Durban on 18 July 2026 saw a vehicle engulfed in flames, prompting online discussions about the safety of cash transportation methods.

Watch: Video of car's horrific overtaking maneuver stuns viewers

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A chilling dashcam video captures a devastating head-on collision on a rural road, leaving viewers stunned as a vehicle is sent airborne in a cloud of debris.

American woman encounters snake in her roof during house tour in TikTok video

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Join a New Yorker’s suspenseful house tour in her rustic Zimbabwean bush home as she hilariously navigates geckos, snakes, and an unexpected python revelation.

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