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

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A viral TikTok shows a graduation proposal that split viewers, blending romance with controversy as opinions on the timing of the proposal ignited debate.

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Zimbabwe TikToker @thenjiemancue challenges rural living stereotypes, with her village home, inspiring viewers across Southern Africa to invest in their roots.

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Rescue teams discovered Itumeleng Mekoa's body in Helderberg Nature Reserve after a days-long search. The cause of his death remains under investigation.

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Footage of Jayden Adams, who passed at 25, shows him observing as teammates celebrate South Africa's World Cup win, raising concerns over mental health support.

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A South African woman's viral TikTok video showcases her confidence and multilingual skills as she stands up to traffic officers during a roadside stop.

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A South African man's TikTok tour of Gweru, Zimbabwe, praises its cleanliness and highlights local South African brands, reshaping perceptions of the cities’ appeal.

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