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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Gogo Maweni shows off soft life in 2 sizzling pics, fans dazzled by reality TV star's lavish display: "So beautiful"

Gogo Maweni shows off soft life in 2 sizzling pics, fans dazzled by reality TV star's lavish display: "So beautiful"

Celebrities

3 years ago

'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela, admits she is close to clocking R1 million, fans ecstatic that she is getting paid her worth: "Well deserved"

'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela, admits she is close to clocking R1 million, fans ecstatic that she is getting paid her worth: "Well deserved"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu cries & admits to needing help during rough times, shows gratitude to bestfriend Dladla Mshunqisi for saving her: "Those tears say a lot"

Zodwa Wabantu cries & admits to needing help during rough times, shows gratitude to bestfriend Dladla Mshunqisi for saving her: "Those tears say a lot"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kevin Hart nails Halloween costume as Tyrion Lannister on 'Game of Thrones', peeps in stitches: "Kevin is so wrong man"

Kevin Hart nails Halloween costume as Tyrion Lannister on 'Game of Thrones', peeps in stitches: "Kevin is so wrong man"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kelly Khumalo's 3 best looks paying homage to different cultures, singer uses fashions to honour Indian and African tradition

Kelly Khumalo's 3 best looks paying homage to different cultures, singer uses fashions to honour Indian and African tradition

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest axes road manager Tshepo Seone, fans surprised after rapper admits to having legal issue with him, "Sounds like he did something bad"

Cassper Nyovest axes road manager Tshepo Seone, fans surprised after rapper admits to having legal issue with him, "Sounds like he did something bad"

Celebrities

3 years ago

MacG accuses Sony Music' of trying to exploit him, fans outraged after host's tell-all on 'Podcast and Chill', "This is what Kanye west is fighting"

MacG accuses Sony Music' of trying to exploit him, fans outraged after host's tell-all on 'Podcast and Chill', "This is what Kanye west is fighting"

Celebrities

3 years ago

MacG opened up about the experiences he had with Sony Music. The talk show host said he almost fell for a contract full of tricks until his lawyer helped him.

Minnie Dlamini’s unforgettable fashion moments: 5 times the actress slayed in iconic Zulu-inspired wear & Xhosa dress

Minnie Dlamini’s unforgettable fashion moments: 5 times the actress slayed in iconic Zulu-inspired wear & Xhosa dress

Celebrities

3 years ago

Minnie Dlamini is THAT girl in South African fashion. The TV personality gave South Africans countless iconic looks and moments thanks to her impeccable taste.

Kanye West fans get clowned for crowdfunding 600 million dollars to reinstate rapper's billionaire status "Officially the dumbest fanbase"

Kanye West fans get clowned for crowdfunding 600 million dollars to reinstate rapper's billionaire status "Officially the dumbest fanbase"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kanye West's stans are happy to help him become a billionaire again. Some die-hard Kanye supporters started a GoFundMe to raise 600 million dollars for him.

Makhadzi promises to drop album in time for December party season, fans get super amped, "We're about to eat"

Makhadzi promises to drop album in time for December party season, fans get super amped, "We're about to eat"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi wants to do the most for her fans with her talent. The singer says she will be dropping an album on 4 November for the upcoming 2022 festive season

Radio 702 Jeremy Mansfield dies after battling stage 4 liver cancer, fans relieved he is in a better place, "You are now pain-free"

Radio 702 Jeremy Mansfield dies after battling stage 4 liver cancer, fans relieved he is in a better place, "You are now pain-free"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Jeremy Mansfield on Radio 702 died at 59 years old. The TV and radio personality has South Africans mourning his passing after battling stage 4 liver cancer.

Makhadzi has jaws dropping with new face after peeps suggest different makeup artist, fans divided over drastic makeover "Anti-black standards"

Makhadzi has jaws dropping with new face after peeps suggest different makeup artist, fans divided over drastic makeover "Anti-black standards"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi showed off new makeup, and netizens had many reactions. Some peeps loved it, while others thought the makeup changed her Makhadzi's a bit too much.

DJ Zinhle addresses pregnancy rumours after hubby Murdah Bongz leaves fans convinced couple is expecting 2nd baby

DJ Zinhle addresses pregnancy rumours after hubby Murdah Bongz leaves fans convinced couple is expecting 2nd baby

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle set the record straight that she is not expecting a child. The star musician says Murdah Bongz was talking about his new album as Asante's sibling.

Penny Lebyane recalls Lebo Mathosa's passing 10 years later, TV star gets candid about close friendship, "I don't want to release her"

Penny Lebyane recalls Lebo Mathosa's passing 10 years later, TV star gets candid about close friendship, "I don't want to release her"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Penny Lebyane has a soft spot for the late Lebo Mathosa. The TV star reflected on their close friendship and admitted that she is still not past Lebos' death.

Connie Chiume rubs shoulders with Rihanna at 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' premier, fans can't get over sweet pic: "She upstaged Riri here"

Connie Chiume rubs shoulders with Rihanna at 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' premier, fans can't get over sweet pic: "She upstaged Riri here"

Movies

3 years ago

Connie Chiume took a stunning picture with Rihanna. The actress's South African fans could not get over it as they imagined how Connie spoke to US star Rihanna.

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