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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David Tlale gives his side of the story after ex-employee's abuse allegation against him, netizens unimpressed by formal statement

David Tlale gives his side of the story after ex-employee's abuse allegation against him, netizens unimpressed by formal statement

Celebrities

3 years ago

Matthew Booth's alleged side chick angers some peeps after seemingly responding to allegations, "Shameless"

Matthew Booth's alleged side chick angers some peeps after seemingly responding to allegations, "Shameless"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Matthew Booth's wife Sonia exposes football legend's cheating, jaw-dropping receipts of explosive scandal leave Mzansi appalled

Matthew Booth's wife Sonia exposes football legend's cheating, jaw-dropping receipts of explosive scandal leave Mzansi appalled

Celebrities

3 years ago

David Tlale assault allegations have peeps reeling, fashion designer accused of taking advantage of former mentee: "We believe you"

David Tlale assault allegations have peeps reeling, fashion designer accused of taking advantage of former mentee: "We believe you"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lady Du promises lit amapiano album, gives fans hints of what to expect for upcoming masterpiece, "I respect your ears"

Lady Du promises lit amapiano album, gives fans hints of what to expect for upcoming masterpiece, "I respect your ears"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Uncle Waffles amazes Mzansi with USA tour dates, fans express excitement over latest achievement, "Tell Drake"

Uncle Waffles amazes Mzansi with USA tour dates, fans express excitement over latest achievement, "Tell Drake"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Andile Mpisane car collection gets even bigger, brand new whip worth over R2 million leaves fans in awe, "You are doing too much"

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

Andile Mpisane shared a video of his new Nissan GT-R woth over R2 million. The reality star's fan were in awe of his luxury purchase as they complimented him.

Lady Zamar makes comeback by opening up about regrets from 2020, singer explains 3-year absence from music scene: "I had to accept that I made mistakes"

Lady Zamar makes comeback by opening up about regrets from 2020, singer explains 3-year absence from music scene: "I had to accept that I made mistakes"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lady Zamar is back in music with her EP Royal Flush'. The singer explained why she took a break from music for three years after being victim to a hate train.

Black Motion debuts new member to replace Murdah Bongz, Mzansi split, "Proves people never liked Bongani"

Black Motion debuts new member to replace Murdah Bongz, Mzansi split, "Proves people never liked Bongani"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Black Motion performed with their new member, Kabelo "Problem Child" Kamo. Many supporters were impressed to see Black Motion in action without Murdah Bongz.

Oskido busts epic moves to parade own version of curvaceous summer body, peeps in tears DJ's hilarious TikTok video, "If happiness was a person"

Oskido busts epic moves to parade own version of curvaceous summer body, peeps in tears DJ's hilarious TikTok video, "If happiness was a person"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Oskido had the internet in stitches over a video of him dancing. In the TikTok video, Oskido used a filter that altered his body and cracked some jokes.

Cassper Nyovest admits lacking self-confidence, fans applaud rapper for being candid: "This tweet ignited something in me"

Cassper Nyovest admits lacking self-confidence, fans applaud rapper for being candid: "This tweet ignited something in me"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest told his fans that he would be a changed man soon. Mufasa said he realises he walys doubts himself and told his fans that he will work on it.

"She wasn't acting in 'Tsotsi'": Mzansi aghast after Terry Pheto is in legal trouble over 12 properties & assets worth more than R20 million linked to stolen charity funds

"She wasn't acting in 'Tsotsi'": Mzansi aghast after Terry Pheto is in legal trouble over 12 properties & assets worth more than R20 million linked to stolen charity funds

Celebrities

3 years ago

Terry Pheto was implicated in illegal deals by the SUI. The 'Tsotsi actress was ordered to stay away from more than properties, along with nine other people.

DJ Cleo talks Brickz on 'Podcast and Chill, denies 2019 prison visit & explains real truth: "Why would I regret seeing a brother"

DJ Cleo talks Brickz on 'Podcast and Chill, denies 2019 prison visit & explains real truth: "Why would I regret seeing a brother"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Cleo was on 'Podcast and Chill' where he talked about Brickz. The musician set the record straight and said he never specifically visited Brickz in prison.

'Skeem Saam' star Eric Macheru caused 2 car crashes &t tried to run away, victim of collision shows actor allegedly drunk on the scene

'Skeem Saam' star Eric Macheru caused 2 car crashes &t tried to run away, victim of collision shows actor allegedly drunk on the scene

Celebrities

3 years ago

Eric from 'Skeem Saam' was in a car accident. The Skeem Saam actor was allegedly drunk after causing a road accident and then tried to flee causing another.

Omuhle Gela actress on 'Uzalo' dramatically quits by suddenly not showing up for shoot, accuses production of randomly changing contract

Omuhle Gela actress on 'Uzalo' dramatically quits by suddenly not showing up for shoot, accuses production of randomly changing contract

Celebrities

3 years ago

Omuhle Gela quit working on 'Uzalo as an actress' by not showing up for filimg, Her reaction was after severe changes were made to her contract on the show.

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