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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

5854 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Rachel Kolisi chuffed with her Mercedes-Benz GLE, shares pics and videos using car to move family to new home

Rachel Kolisi chuffed with her Mercedes-Benz GLE, shares pics and videos using car to move family to new home

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Police officer builds mansion and shows off latest progress, hints at R12k salary and leaves SA with questions

Police officer builds mansion and shows off latest progress, hints at R12k salary and leaves SA with questions

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Woman's shack where she lives with 2 kids gets raving reviews, Mzansi shares tips to improve family's shelter

Woman's shack where she lives with 2 kids gets raving reviews, Mzansi shares tips to improve family's shelter

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Soldier finds love with man 8 years her junior after being deployed, peeps touched by love story

Soldier finds love with man 8 years her junior after being deployed, peeps touched by love story

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

SAPS set up major roadblocks in Dezemba, peeps amazed by number of police officers on 1 road, "Service we need at Eskom"

SAPS set up major roadblocks in Dezemba, peeps amazed by number of police officers on 1 road, "Service we need at Eskom"

South Africa

3 years ago

Doctor says sister grooves all night and comes home for outfit changes only, Mzansi stans her Dezemba adventures

Doctor says sister grooves all night and comes home for outfit changes only, Mzansi stans her Dezemba adventures

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Woman with super long nail extensions has hard time using ATM, Mzansi cracks jokes over her struggle

Woman with super long nail extensions has hard time using ATM, Mzansi cracks jokes over her struggle

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman with long nail extensions couldn't take out her card at the ATM. People commented with jokes about what else she cannot do because of her long nails.

From over R24k in piggy banks to opening a spaza shop: 4 Money-saving achievements that inspired Mzansi

From over R24k in piggy banks to opening a spaza shop: 4 Money-saving achievements that inspired Mzansi

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

South Africans applauded people who saved thousands of rands in many ways. SA was inspired by different saving methods from piggy banks to starting a business.

Hungry man wolfs down hearty meal after energetic dance at wedding, Mzansi has jokes, "How to eat at your ex's wedding"

Hungry man wolfs down hearty meal after energetic dance at wedding, Mzansi has jokes, "How to eat at your ex's wedding"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One guy gave his all in a dance at a wedding and was hungry. Two videos of him dancing hard and later eating with enthusiasm left people thoroughly amused.

Gogo gets 1st home after 33 years: 5 people who got their brand new dream homes in 2022

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

New South Africans homeowners are always happy to share their good news. Mzansi is often inspired by people who are able to make such a huge accomplishment.

Drip gogo's fire dance moves go viral and have peeps applauding her skills at groove

Drip gogo's fire dance moves go viral and have peeps applauding her skills at groove

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Twitter clip went viral of a Gogo wearing Drip sneakers by Cassper Nyovest. The lady set the internet alight with her lit and effortless amapiano footwork.

Woman's homely shack has Mzansi touched over cosy vibe achieved with very little

Woman's homely shack has Mzansi touched over cosy vibe achieved with very little

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman's shack left people amazed by how amazing the inside looked. South Africans complimented the woman only create a beautiful home with the little she has.

Man's lit moves while clutching booze at poolside have SA howling, "If happiness was a person"

Man's lit moves while clutching booze at poolside have SA howling, "If happiness was a person"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man was dancing while holding a bottle of alcohol. Oeople were amused as he danced all around the pool side all while trying to get a woman's attention.

Helper swearing at boss: 5 domestic workers whose shenanigans with employers were a whole mood in 2022

Helper swearing at boss: 5 domestic workers whose shenanigans with employers were a whole mood in 2022

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Employers who have a great relationships with their domestic workers often feature them in TikTok videos. Some of SA's faves are Malcom Wentzel and Thembi.

Dad elated when daughter's lobola is paid with real cows, video of his reaction has SA applauding future son-in-law

Dad elated when daughter's lobola is paid with real cows, video of his reaction has SA applauding future son-in-law

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man brought his father-in-law cows to settle his partner's lobola. The man shared a video of his wife-to-be's dad celebrating the traditional lobola payment

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