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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Prince Kaybee's baby mama Zola Mhlongo has fans drooling over 3 pics of her dressed up as rapper Lil Kim for son's birthday party

Prince Kaybee's baby mama Zola Mhlongo has fans drooling over 3 pics of her dressed up as rapper Lil Kim for son's birthday party

Celebrities

3 years ago

Trevor Noah makes passionate defence of Britain's 1st Prime Minister of colour Rishi Sunak against harsh critics, netizens disagree: "I like Trevor, but this is weird"

Trevor Noah makes passionate defence of Britain's 1st Prime Minister of colour Rishi Sunak against harsh critics, netizens disagree: "I like Trevor, but this is weird"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zola Nombona's trip back to Matatiele with Foschini leaves celebs and fans moved, "TFG is changing the game right now."

Zola Nombona's trip back to Matatiele with Foschini leaves celebs and fans moved, "TFG is changing the game right now."

Celebrities

3 years ago

AKA takes on bold business venture, fans impressed by rapper's alternative mental and physical health products: "Booming market"

AKA takes on bold business venture, fans impressed by rapper's alternative mental and physical health products: "Booming market"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thulisile Phongolo dragged for using Telkom, peeps remind actress about her history of bragging about wealth: "Thought you were rich"

Thulisile Phongolo dragged for using Telkom, peeps remind actress about her history of bragging about wealth: "Thought you were rich"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Beyoncé Knowles shares adorable pic with Blue Ivy, fanbase marvels at pop star's daughter, "Blue Ivy and a fan"

Beyoncé Knowles shares adorable pic with Blue Ivy, fanbase marvels at pop star's daughter, "Blue Ivy and a fan"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cape Town International Jazz Festival regular Judith Sephuma announces its epic return in 2023, fans excited: "Happiest day of my life"

Cape Town International Jazz Festival regular Judith Sephuma announces its epic return in 2023, fans excited: "Happiest day of my life"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Judith Sephuma announced the return of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Fans were excited to see her in 2023 and 20 other artists who will perform.

Kanye West rejected by Skechers Footwear, rapper gets kicked out of offices after randomly storming in, netizens floored: "When you think you walk on water"

Kanye West rejected by Skechers Footwear, rapper gets kicked out of offices after randomly storming in, netizens floored: "When you think you walk on water"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kanye West got another rejection after losing to Adidas. Skechers shoe company recently turned Ye away after the rapper came to their headquarters unannounced.

Londie London glows after break-up from Hlubi Nkosi, 'RHOD' star's focus on business and serving hot outfits impresses fans, "You don't need him"

Londie London glows after break-up from Hlubi Nkosi, 'RHOD' star's focus on business and serving hot outfits impresses fans, "You don't need him"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Londie London is moving on and living her best life. She broke up with Hlubi Nkosi and the singer has been showing that she is booked and busier than ever.

Zodwa Wabantu accused of being a no-show at Mpumalanga gig in 2021, organiser desperate for refund but performer denies knowing him

Zodwa Wabantu accused of being a no-show at Mpumalanga gig in 2021, organiser desperate for refund but performer denies knowing him

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu failed to perform at an event she was paid in full for in Mpumalanga. The organiser wants to open a case but does not know Zodwa's real address.

Gospel singer Thinah Zungu shows off adorable son Ndumiso Zungu, pic proves he is musician dad's "mini me"

Gospel singer Thinah Zungu shows off adorable son Ndumiso Zungu, pic proves he is musician dad's "mini me"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thinah Zungu is extremely proud of his son Ndumiso Zungu and he showed him off. The pic shows that Thinah's kid takes after him in every way, not just talent.

Cassper Nyovest's harsh dismissal of Zambian star Slapdee's boxing challenge leaves netizens taken aback, "I wouldn’t take this level of disrespect"

Cassper Nyovest's harsh dismissal of Zambian star Slapdee's boxing challenge leaves netizens taken aback, "I wouldn’t take this level of disrespect"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest was upset and when Slapdee, a Zambian man challenged him to fight. The rapper was frustrated over receiving a boxing proposal from an amateur.

Thuso Mbedu's commitment to job impresses fans in Mzansi, actress travels nearly 24 hours for 1 event in home country: "Bravo to you"

Thuso Mbedu's commitment to job impresses fans in Mzansi, actress travels nearly 24 hours for 1 event in home country: "Bravo to you"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thuso Mbedu described her long trip to be at 'The Woman King' screening in Mzansi. The star worked with Nedbank and took a 21-hour flight to attend their event.

Tol Azz Mo and Mome Mahlangu celebrate 10 years of love, celebs and fans moved by wife's reflection on marriage

Tol Azz Mo and Mome Mahlangu celebrate 10 years of love, celebs and fans moved by wife's reflection on marriage

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tol Azz Mo and Mome Mahlangu have been married for 10 years. To celebrate their anniversary, Mome reflected on the hardships they've faced together publicly.

Makhadzi allegedly too sick to attend event, fails to show up at gig after getting paid nearly R100k for 1 performance

Makhadzi allegedly too sick to attend event, fails to show up at gig after getting paid nearly R100k for 1 performance

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi was a no-show after getting paid R95 000 in full. The musician failed to perform and only paid the organiser back some of the money from the booking.

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