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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Trevor Noah's trip to American city of Atlanta reminds him of South Africa, fans in stitches over comedian's hilarious comparison, "Even the traffic has rhythm"

Trevor Noah's trip to American city of Atlanta reminds him of South Africa, fans in stitches over comedian's hilarious comparison, "Even the traffic has rhythm"

Celebrities

3 years ago

A-Reece talks Ambitiouz Entertainment split, rapper starts record label after epiphany during time with big music company, "Owner had the blueprint"

A-Reece talks Ambitiouz Entertainment split, rapper starts record label after epiphany during time with big music company, "Owner had the blueprint"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kanye West claims he was forcibly put on meds for false mental diagnosis, fans rally behind rapper after evidence: "Cold-blooded threat against Ye"

Kanye West claims he was forcibly put on meds for false mental diagnosis, fans rally behind rapper after evidence: "Cold-blooded threat against Ye"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nota Baloyi on Cassper Nyovest: Slams rapper for firing road manager Spike & gets reminded of bitter past with Kwesta by angry fans: "Kwesta fired you though."

Nota Baloyi on Cassper Nyovest: Slams rapper for firing road manager Spike & gets reminded of bitter past with Kwesta by angry fans: "Kwesta fired you though."

Celebrities

3 years ago

Brenda Fassie's fashion, music & politics: Late Mzansi legend's 5 iconic pictures of epic 23-year career as the best of the best

Brenda Fassie's fashion, music & politics: Late Mzansi legend's 5 iconic pictures of epic 23-year career as the best of the best

Celebrities

3 years ago

Heavy K moved after Davido & Chioma Rowland's 3-year-old son Ifeanyi drowned, Mzansi DJ shares his condolences to Nigerian star: "I am so sorry my brother"

Heavy K moved after Davido & Chioma Rowland's 3-year-old son Ifeanyi drowned, Mzansi DJ shares his condolences to Nigerian star: "I am so sorry my brother"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Lamiez Holworthy warns peeps about dangers of social media, speaks on displays of soft life misleading Mzansi youth

DJ Lamiez Holworthy warns peeps about dangers of social media, speaks on displays of soft life misleading Mzansi youth

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ lamiez Holworthy shared her opinion about luxury life on social media. The musician said that it is fake and people in their 20s should focus on their life.

Prince Kaybee and Zola Mhlongo's son has fans in love with him, DJ drops 2 pics of him spending time with child

Prince Kaybee and Zola Mhlongo's son has fans in love with him, DJ drops 2 pics of him spending time with child

Celebrities

3 years ago

Prince Kaybee shared a close father son moment with his baby. The DJ shared pictures that left fans gushing over how cute he looked sitting with his child.

Takeoff shooting: Fans desperate to find shooters after Quavo's assistant John Washington is 2nd victim of gunfight: " He was targetted"

Takeoff shooting: Fans desperate to find shooters after Quavo's assistant John Washington is 2nd victim of gunfight: " He was targetted"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Takeoff was not the only person who suffered as a result of the shooting. Quavo's assistant Joshua Washington also sustained some injuries and is in hospital.

Sithelo Shozi's Metro FM interview: DJ gets candid with Tbo Touch about why she got a BBL, denies getting it for men

Sithelo Shozi's Metro FM interview: DJ gets candid with Tbo Touch about why she got a BBL, denies getting it for men

Celebrities

3 years ago

Sithelo Shozi shows talked openly about her BBL and why she got it. She was on Metro FM with Tbo Touch on Metro FM and said that it was all for her confidence.

Bello No Gallo's car accident on KZN road lands duo in hospital, pic of wrecked whip leaves fans concerned, You're in our prayers."

Bello No Gallo's car accident on KZN road lands duo in hospital, pic of wrecked whip leaves fans concerned, You're in our prayers."

Celebrities

3 years ago

Gqom musicians Bello and Gallo were in a car accident. The two's managers said they are in hospital, and many supporters look forward to their quick recovery.

Yvonne Chaka Chaka releases song with posthumous features from Oliver Mutukudzi and Hugh Masekela, fans sing legends' praises

Yvonne Chaka Chaka releases song with posthumous features from Oliver Mutukudzi and Hugh Masekela, fans sing legends' praises

Celebrities

3 years ago

Yvonne Chaka Chaka featured Oliver Mutukudzi and Hugh Masekela posthumously on a new song. Yvonne did it because she wanted to better lives with her music.

DJ Black Coffee defends son Esona Maphumulo from Nota Baloyi, spicy clap back to his unhinged insults leaves fans up in arms, "Not worth your time."

DJ Black Coffee defends son Esona Maphumulo from Nota Baloyi, spicy clap back to his unhinged insults leaves fans up in arms, "Not worth your time."

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nota Baloyi is beefing with Black Coffee and he insulted his son Esona Maphumulo. Nota's words inspired a clap back at the Nota Baloyi that many fans enjoyed.

Vusi Thanda vows to never waste any money after receiving R30 000 donation, "I don't want to touch a cent"

Vusi Thanda vows to never waste any money after receiving R30 000 donation, "I don't want to touch a cent"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Vusi Thanda needed help financially, and the founder of Kicks footwear Sammy Mhaule was there. The actor says he learnt his lesson about dealing with money.

Takeoff: Migos star's death moves Desiigner to tears, rapper declares he is finished with hip-hop after latest tragedy: "I can't live like this anymore"

Takeoff: Migos star's death moves Desiigner to tears, rapper declares he is finished with hip-hop after latest tragedy: "I can't live like this anymore"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Takeoff from Migos' death touched Desiigner as he cried over the star. The rapper says he no longer wants to continue in rap because of the tragedic shooting.

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