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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AKA hints at deal with Drip Footwear, rapper shares pic posing with company's founder Lekau Sehoana, "Playing mind games"

AKA hints at deal with Drip Footwear, rapper shares pic posing with company's founder Lekau Sehoana, "Playing mind games"

Celebrities

4 years ago

K.O continues to make hits after more than a decade in music: From Teargas to creating amazing solo brand

Celebrities

4 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo speaks on depression, 'Idols SA' judge's heartwarming message leave fans inspired, "A vehicle of healing"

Somizi Mhlongo speaks on depression, 'Idols SA' judge's heartwarming message leave fans inspired, "A vehicle of healing"

Celebrities

4 years ago

'Blood and Water' star Greteli de Swardt expecting 1st child, congratulations pour in from Netflix actress' co-stars

'Blood and Water' star Greteli de Swardt expecting 1st child, congratulations pour in from Netflix actress' co-stars

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest targets AKA, shares spicy Fill Up Mmabatho promo of rival rapper praising him in the past

Cassper Nyovest targets AKA, shares spicy Fill Up Mmabatho promo of rival rapper praising him in the past

Celebrities

4 years ago

Inside Cardi B's wild birthday celebration, rapper parties night away with Offset, Tiffany Haddish and more famous friends

Inside Cardi B's wild birthday celebration, rapper parties night away with Offset, Tiffany Haddish and more famous friends

Celebrities

4 years ago

AKA celebrates being alive, rapper's message of heartfelt gratitude for living his dream life leaves fans moved

AKA celebrates being alive, rapper's message of heartfelt gratitude for living his dream life leaves fans moved

Celebrities

4 years ago

AKA said that he is happy to be living a full life. Fans also shared that they were glad Sua Mega is making music again after 'Lemon (Lemonade)' with Nasty C.

Cassper Nyovest opens up about Thando Thabethe relationship, rapper taken aback after fan asks about friendship fallout

Cassper Nyovest opens up about Thando Thabethe relationship, rapper taken aback after fan asks about friendship fallout

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest confirmed that he is still friends with Thando Thabethe. The rapper says they are still close even though they have less interactions online .

Young Stunna says wild rumours about having 7 girlfriends ruined love life, heartbroken musician shares his truth

Young Stunna says wild rumours about having 7 girlfriends ruined love life, heartbroken musician shares his truth

Celebrities

4 years ago

Young Stunna opened up about what a rumour of him having seven girlfriend spread. The musician says he no longer has a girlfriend because of Twitter users.

Sello Maake kaNcube bags 'Skeem Saam' gig, TV legend's new colleague Hellen Bright expresses immense excitement over working with him

Sello Maake kaNcube bags 'Skeem Saam' gig, TV legend's new colleague Hellen Bright expresses immense excitement over working with him

TV Shows

4 years ago

Sello Maake will be a part of 'Skeem Saam' as he joins the cast. Hellen Bright celebrated his addtition to the show and she encouraged fans to tune in for him.

Ntsiki Mazwai celebrates Carl Niehaus for being progressive white man who can submit to black leadership, "A yes from me"

Ntsiki Mazwai celebrates Carl Niehaus for being progressive white man who can submit to black leadership, "A yes from me"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Ntsiki shared her thoughts on Carl Niehaus. The poet was thoroughly impressed and sang his praises for being able to support black leadership as a white man.

Moonchild Sanelly on touring 30 cities overseas, from Amsterdam to London, singer discusses global takeover plan

Moonchild Sanelly on touring 30 cities overseas, from Amsterdam to London, singer discusses global takeover plan

Music

4 years ago

Moonchild Sanelly says she is ready to be a global superstar after a four-month world tour. The musician was at the Glastonbury Festival, Afronation and more.

DJ Shimza trolls fans with Hollywood star, leaves netizens convinced he made it big in America

DJ Shimza trolls fans with Hollywood star, leaves netizens convinced he made it big in America

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Shimza decided to play a trick by faking his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Many fans immediately saw that it was fake, but others were fooled.

Brenda Mtambo expresses heartfelt gratitude after getting immense support during challenges with mental health

Brenda Mtambo expresses heartfelt gratitude after getting immense support during challenges with mental health

Celebrities

4 years ago

Brenda Mtambo shared details about struggling with mental health. The musician thanked people who supported her when she faced problems with mental health.

Cardi B's 'Bodak Yellow' continues to top charts, hit song goes 11x platinum nearly 5 years after 1st release

Cardi B's 'Bodak Yellow' continues to top charts, hit song goes 11x platinum nearly 5 years after 1st release

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cardi B shows that she is always winning in music and business. The rapper's song 'Bodak Yellow' has gone platinum 11 times five years after its first release.

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