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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Thuso Mbedu oozes beauty on GQ South Africa cover, actress's stunning close-up shot blows fans away, "We are obsessed"

Thuso Mbedu oozes beauty on GQ South Africa cover, actress's stunning close-up shot blows fans away, "We are obsessed"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nota Baloyi's pic with singer Tyla the Curator sparks rumours he is moving on, peeps horrified by possibility, "Wasn’t she 16 the other day"

Nota Baloyi's pic with singer Tyla the Curator sparks rumours he is moving on, peeps horrified by possibility, "Wasn’t she 16 the other day"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thembisa Mdoda, Dineo Ranaka and more reflect on cancel culture in black community, celebs' 1st episode of 'Black Conversations' gets harsh reviews

Thembisa Mdoda, Dineo Ranaka and more reflect on cancel culture in black community, celebs' 1st episode of 'Black Conversations' gets harsh reviews

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lasizwe Dambuza drops video of him listed as 1 of the world's top YouTubers impresses fans, heartfelt congratulations pour in

Lasizwe Dambuza drops video of him listed as 1 of the world's top YouTubers impresses fans, heartfelt congratulations pour in

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lusanda Mbane done with 'Imbewu: The Seed' less than 1 year after joining cast, talks challenges playing Makhosazana

Lusanda Mbane done with 'Imbewu: The Seed' less than 1 year after joining cast, talks challenges playing Makhosazana

Celebrities

3 years ago

Late stars Menzi Ngubane and Joseph Shabalala's lives honoured at Ugu film festival with 2 screenings of legends' documentaries

Late stars Menzi Ngubane and Joseph Shabalala's lives honoured at Ugu film festival with 2 screenings of legends' documentaries

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thuli Phongolo flexes new home, says she wants dogs and fans celebrate huge achievement by giving her breed suggestions

Thuli Phongolo flexes new home, says she wants dogs and fans celebrate huge achievement by giving her breed suggestions

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thuli Phongolo told her followers that she had a new house. The actress told her fans by letting them know that she wants to get some puppies for her new home.

Kelly Rowland to be back in South Africa for 2nd time thanks to Brutal Fruit, fans go into frenzy over a chance to meet her

Kelly Rowland to be back in South Africa for 2nd time thanks to Brutal Fruit, fans go into frenzy over a chance to meet her

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kelly Rowland will be in South Africa to work for Brutal Fruit again. Fans were excited to have their favourite in the country for the second time in 2022.

Bonang Matheba pregnancy gossip spread as fans give reasons for rumour after star's cryptic response

Bonang Matheba pregnancy gossip spread as fans give reasons for rumour after star's cryptic response

Celebrities

3 years ago

Bonang Matheba responded to people who were speculating that she was pregnant. Bonang's answer made her fans think that there is a chance they might be right.

Lasizwe Dambuza brags about his dancing in Spain, claims he busts impressive moves only in Europe, "I am Kamo Mphela here"

Lasizwe Dambuza brags about his dancing in Spain, claims he busts impressive moves only in Europe, "I am Kamo Mphela here"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lasizwe danced his heart out in Spain. The reality star says Europeans were impressed and that he can bust moves but was dancing for the wrong country before.

Rihanna's 6-year absence from music may be over, Def Jam drops teaser pic of starlet that has fans going crazy with anticipation

Rihanna's 6-year absence from music may be over, Def Jam drops teaser pic of starlet that has fans going crazy with anticipation

Celebrities

3 years ago

Rihanna has given her friends home that she is going to give people music soon. Def Jam shared a picture of Riri which was a huge sign to her excited fans.

Nota Baloyi shuts down rumours about getting back with Berita, peeps say he needs help after insisting ex-wife has demons

Nota Baloyi shuts down rumours about getting back with Berita, peeps say he needs help after insisting ex-wife has demons

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nota Balyi went on another rant about his ex-wife. Nota dispelled rumours that they were back together and said she was still under the Illuminati's control.

Mmabatho Montsho welcomes heartwarming birthday wishes from Mzansi after sharing pic in little black dress

Mmabatho Montsho welcomes heartwarming birthday wishes from Mzansi after sharing pic in little black dress

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mmabatho Montsho celebrated her birthday on social media with a stunning picture. The actress's fans could not stop raving about Mmabatho on her special day.

Gogo Maweni happily displays cobra she purchased, peeps cry witchcraft after video of sangoma's new pet

Gogo Maweni happily displays cobra she purchased, peeps cry witchcraft after video of sangoma's new pet

Celebrities

3 years ago

Gogo Maweni showed off her a new snake to followers. South Africans were full of jokes as they reacted to her relptilian pet that some said was witchcraft.

Cedric Fourie's fate on 'Skeem Saam' officially sealed after viewers panic over rumours that actor will leave show

Cedric Fourie's fate on 'Skeem Saam' officially sealed after viewers panic over rumours that actor will leave show

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cedric Fourie was shrouded in rumours that he would leave 'Skeem Saam'. It was laid to rest as the SABC 1 show's publicist said Cedric will still play Lehasa.

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