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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Kanye West's new school Donda Academy goes viral after video of his students chanting at assembly surfaces: "Is this a cult?"

Kanye West's new school Donda Academy goes viral after video of his students chanting at assembly surfaces: "Is this a cult?"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Enhle Mbali drops video addressing dating rumours about romance after fans go wild with speculations about Jarred Doyle

Enhle Mbali drops video addressing dating rumours about romance after fans go wild with speculations about Jarred Doyle

Celebrities

4 years ago

Look back at Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Praise's jaw-dropping traditional wedding 4 years after 1st marriage ceremony

Look back at Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Praise's jaw-dropping traditional wedding 4 years after 1st marriage ceremony

Celebrities

4 years ago

Katlego Maboe bags 2nd major gig with return to 'Tropika Island Of Treasure' as host of hit celeb game show

Katlego Maboe bags 2nd major gig with return to 'Tropika Island Of Treasure' as host of hit celeb game show

Celebrities

4 years ago

Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Abigail Kubeka receive recognition for priceless life's work, musical icons honoured by SAMPRA

Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Abigail Kubeka receive recognition for priceless life's work, musical icons honoured by SAMPRA

Music

4 years ago

AKA performs 'Composure' in front of Cassper Nyovest, rappers' 7-year grudge worsens after public clash, fans react: "You are both 30+, hang it up yho."

AKA performs 'Composure' in front of Cassper Nyovest, rappers' 7-year grudge worsens after public clash, fans react: "You are both 30+, hang it up yho."

Celebrities

4 years ago

Flabba's murderer Sindisiwe Manqele admits killing him was mistake, opens up about regret after 6 years of life in jail, "He forgave me"

Flabba's murderer Sindisiwe Manqele admits killing him was mistake, opens up about regret after 6 years of life in jail, "He forgave me"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Sindisiwe Manqele was released on parole after murdering Flabba. In a 'Podcast and Chill' interview, she talked about life in jail and the lessons she learnt.

Cardi B's top 5 fashion moments: Rapper's memorable court catwalk to avante-grade red carpet looks and more

Cardi B's top 5 fashion moments: Rapper's memorable court catwalk to avante-grade red carpet looks and more

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cardi B has impeccable taste in all things fashion. The rapper chooses the perfect clothes to wear for any event, including her recent court case appearances.

Cassper Nyovest to resume fill up in hometown Mafikeng after 2 years, fans get emotional over rapper's announcement

Cassper Nyovest to resume fill up in hometown Mafikeng after 2 years, fans get emotional over rapper's announcement

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest announced he would kick off Fill Up concerts in Mafikeng at the Mmabatho Stadium. Fans were excited and assured him they would attend his show.

Cassper Nyovest opens up on wanting to fight AKA 7 years after rival rapper slapped him, fans react

Cassper Nyovest opens up on wanting to fight AKA 7 years after rival rapper slapped him, fans react

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest still has beef with AKA and said he wants to fight. AKA and Mufans fans had a clash as they did their best to defend their favourite rappers

'Uthando Nes'thembu' season 6: Musa Mseleku upsets viewers for causing endless problems with his 4 wives, "Very arrogant"

'Uthando Nes'thembu' season 6: Musa Mseleku upsets viewers for causing endless problems with his 4 wives, "Very arrogant"

TV Shows

4 years ago

Musa Mseleku from 'Uthando Nes'thembu' is facing heat over how he treats his wives. Many expressed that they think Musa is the reason why his wives get unhappy.

L'vovo traumatised by accidents on Mzansi roads, opens up about Pongola triggering memories from his fatal car crash 2 years ago

L'vovo traumatised by accidents on Mzansi roads, opens up about Pongola triggering memories from his fatal car crash 2 years ago

Celebrities

4 years ago

L'vovo Derrango admitted car accidents in Mzansi are traumatising to him. He said the Pongola accident reminded him of how badly he was injured in a car crash.

Jojo Robinson flaunts luxury cars as clap back to criticism for overspending husband's money, explains role as housewife is a job

Jojo Robinson flaunts luxury cars as clap back to criticism for overspending husband's money, explains role as housewife is a job

Celebrities

4 years ago

JoJo Robinson gave an answer to people who say she only brags with her husband's money. Fans came to her defence and said any haters were simply jealous of her.

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky have cute barbershop moment, video shows singer fawning over rapper baby daddy

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky have cute barbershop moment, video shows singer fawning over rapper baby daddy

Celebrities

4 years ago

ASAP Rocky and Rihanna served couple goals. The two were spotted in a barbershop where ASAP was getting trimmed, and Rihanna took pictures of him lovingly.

Bontle Modiselle's 5 best fashion moments to celebrate her special day, fans share sweet messages for entertainer

Bontle Modiselle's 5 best fashion moments to celebrate her special day, fans share sweet messages for entertainer

Celebrities

4 years ago

Bontle Modiselle is a fashion star who constantly impresses with the great looks she puts together. Fans always shower Bontle with compliments on her outfits.

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