Best News & Entertainment '24

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

5863 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Felicia Mabuza shares thoughts on Thuso Mbedu's interview with Trevor Noah on 'The Daily Show'

Felicia Mabuza shares thoughts on Thuso Mbedu's interview with Trevor Noah on 'The Daily Show'

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi and Blaq Diamond to drop 'Ngikhathele,' fans have high expectations for Venda singer's 1st ever isiZulu track

Makhadzi and Blaq Diamond to drop 'Ngikhathele,' fans have high expectations for Venda singer's 1st ever isiZulu track

Celebrities

3 years ago

'Real Housewives of Johannesburg' original cast canned for new Season 3, viewers express disappointment

'Real Housewives of Johannesburg' original cast canned for new Season 3, viewers express disappointment

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi slams Anele Mdoda for defending ANC member Zanele Sifuba's leaked explicit tape

Mzansi slams Anele Mdoda for defending ANC member Zanele Sifuba's leaked explicit tape

Celebrities

3 years ago

Reason says alter ego Sizwe Alakine created new amapiano album 'Alakine's World', musician explains details behind project

Reason says alter ego Sizwe Alakine created new amapiano album 'Alakine's World', musician explains details behind project

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nick Cannon has 12th kid on the way, dismayed netizens drag him over 2nd baby in just 2 weeks

Nick Cannon has 12th kid on the way, dismayed netizens drag him over 2nd baby in just 2 weeks

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mörda confused after Black Motion new member Problem Child debut, musician opens up about terms of separation from group

Mörda confused after Black Motion new member Problem Child debut, musician opens up about terms of separation from group

Music

3 years ago

Mörda said that is still a part of Black Motion. The musician said he never left the group even though he was very surprised by the new member, Problem Child.

Matthew Booth pokes fun at cheesecake debacle with viral meme of rapper Future, peepss amazed by brazen display

Matthew Booth pokes fun at cheesecake debacle with viral meme of rapper Future, peepss amazed by brazen display

Celebrities

3 years ago

Matthew Booth is said to have made fun of his cheating scandal by sharing a meme. The former footballer posted viral TikTok of Future talking about cheesecake.

Makhadzi's song with Papa Penny inspires heartfelt nostalgic tribute from singer that left netizens moved

Makhadzi's song with Papa Penny inspires heartfelt nostalgic tribute from singer that left netizens moved

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi celebrated her collab with Papa Penny on 'Mali Bhe' by giving him sincere thanks. The star impressed fans by working with the icon and staying humble.

Zahara drops reality show 'Zahara, As I Rise' release date, fans split after video preview, "Not sure about this one"

Zahara drops reality show 'Zahara, As I Rise' release date, fans split after video preview, "Not sure about this one"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zahara's reality show 'Zahara, As I Rise' will debut in 2023. The musician's fans were divided over whether a reality show is good for the singer.'s brand

Mzansi blames SA Lotto after new details of Terry Pheto's sister being key part of over R4 million scam, "This was clearly an inside job"

Mzansi blames SA Lotto after new details of Terry Pheto's sister being key part of over R4 million scam, "This was clearly an inside job"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Terry Pheto and her sister Dimakatso were accused of corruption. The 'Tsotsi star's sister allegedly stole millions from the National Lotteries Commission.

"Tickets to a funeral is crazy": Takeoff burial details leave loyal Migos fans enraged over rapper's upcoming final send-off

"Tickets to a funeral is crazy": Takeoff burial details leave loyal Migos fans enraged over rapper's upcoming final send-off

Celebrities

3 years ago

Takeoff's funeral will be open for his fans to attend in Atlanta. Free tickets are available for Migos fans but most supporters did not approve of the idea.

Sonia Booth: Alicia Keys gets dragged into Matthew Booth cheesecake cheating scandal by Mzansi, "We play too much"

Sonia Booth: Alicia Keys gets dragged into Matthew Booth cheesecake cheating scandal by Mzansi, "We play too much"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Alicia Keys was planning her next recipe and South Africans suggested she make cheesecake. Peeps mentioned how Matthew Booth made cake for his side chick.

DJ Black Coffee Makadzi and more stars to represent Mzansi, 15 artists must wait a while for severely delayed AFRIMAs event

DJ Black Coffee Makadzi and more stars to represent Mzansi, 15 artists must wait a while for severely delayed AFRIMAs event

Celebrities

3 years ago

The AFRIMas were postponed to 2023. South African nominees such as Master KG, DJ Black Coffee and more must wait longer to know if they won their categories.

Anatii album anticipation grows, rapper has fans excited with 4 pics hinting at comeback project, "The only gent that can save hip hop"

Anatii album anticipation grows, rapper has fans excited with 4 pics hinting at comeback project, "The only gent that can save hip hop"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Anatii has his fans very excited after implying he's back with a new album. The star shared four pictures, making fans think he's on the hip-hop scene again.

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