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 thanks Mzansi for immense support with 'The Woman King', shares 8 pics and video of Durban movie premiere

Thuso Mbedu thanks Mzansi for immense support with 'The Woman King', shares 8 pics and video of Durban movie premiere

Celebrities

4 years ago

Vusi Thanda grateful to Shona Ferguson after late TV star offered him financial help with R36 000 over 3 months

Vusi Thanda grateful to Shona Ferguson after late TV star offered him financial help with R36 000 over 3 months

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest dismisses Siv Ngesi fight suggestions, rapper worried about gaining too much weight instead

Cassper Nyovest dismisses Siv Ngesi fight suggestions, rapper worried about gaining too much weight instead

Celebrities

4 years ago

Sizwe Dhlomo dubbed a "cheerleader" for agreeing that Cassper Nyovest beat NaakMusiq, sparks heated debate about how boxing

Sizwe Dhlomo dubbed a "cheerleader" for agreeing that Cassper Nyovest beat NaakMusiq, sparks heated debate about how boxing

Celebrities

4 years ago

'Uthando Lodumo': Babes Wodumo calls out Mampintsha for always lying and blames him for all their marriage issues

'Uthando Lodumo': Babes Wodumo calls out Mampintsha for always lying and blames him for all their marriage issues

Celebrities

4 years ago

Pinkygirl grieves losing her dad, Mzansi jumps to her defence as trolls criticise her for mourning on social media

Pinkygirl grieves losing her dad, Mzansi jumps to her defence as trolls criticise her for mourning on social media

Celebrities

4 years ago

Shekhinah's life celebrated: 5 Fun facts about 'Please Mister' singer, from 'Idol SA top 32 to bagging international awards

Shekhinah's life celebrated: 5 Fun facts about 'Please Mister' singer, from 'Idol SA top 32 to bagging international awards

Celebrities

4 years ago

Shekhinah is a South African artist who has had much success. The Mzansi pop singer turned 28 recently and the singer has achieved a lot in her career already.

Denise Zimba warns against building a man as she describes her disastrous love life, "UBob the builder"

Denise Zimba warns against building a man as she describes her disastrous love life, "UBob the builder"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Denise Zimba warned against being a woman who will do anything for their man. The socialite claimed she has never benefited anything from being a ride-or-die.

Moshe Ndiki shows love to Prince Kaybee as artist admits he's "insecure" about latest album 'Gemini' due to poor reception from fans

Moshe Ndiki shows love to Prince Kaybee as artist admits he's "insecure" about latest album 'Gemini' due to poor reception from fans

Music

4 years ago

Moshe Ndiki assured Prince Kaybee that he is good at making music. The actor responded to Prince Kaybee, who thinks his fans did not receive his album well.

Thuso Mbedu looks stunning in Durban on final press tour for 'The Woman King', drops 8 pics having fun with John Boyega

Thuso Mbedu looks stunning in Durban on final press tour for 'The Woman King', drops 8 pics having fun with John Boyega

Celebrities

4 years ago

Thuso Mbedu celebrated the end of her 'The Woman King' press tour. The actress dropped pictures with John Boyega as they explored Durban to promote the film.

Young Stunna hits 1M followers, grateful musician leaves fans moved by his lengthy heartwarming message

Young Stunna hits 1M followers, grateful musician leaves fans moved by his lengthy heartwarming message

Celebrities

4 years ago

Young Stunna is getting more famous every day. The star who gave Mzansi 'Adiwele' celebrated getting a million followers on Instagram, and thanked loyal fans.

Connie Ferguson's video giving herself forehead kiss goes viral and leaves Mzansi feeling sad for actress, "This is so heartbreaking"

Connie Ferguson's video giving herself forehead kiss goes viral and leaves Mzansi feeling sad for actress, "This is so heartbreaking"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Connie Ferguson left the country feeling a little sad. The actress gave herself a forehead kiss goodnight reminding peeps of her late husband Shona Ferguson.

Phat Joe trends as Mzansi misses him after Vusi Twala tanks hosting gig on 'Real Housewives of Capetown'

Phat Joe trends as Mzansi misses him after Vusi Twala tanks hosting gig on 'Real Housewives of Capetown'

Celebrities

4 years ago

Phat Joe is in demand back to his loyal fan base. 'The Real Housewives of Cape Town' reunion needed Phar Joe as fans were disappointed by Vusi Twala's hosting.

Khanyi Mbau living large with private jet, picture and video of gorgeous views while travelling impress actress's fans

Khanyi Mbau living large with private jet, picture and video of gorgeous views while travelling impress actress's fans

Celebrities

4 years ago

Khanyi Mbau showed off her preferred mode of transport. 'The Wife' actress shared a video of her most comfortable way of travelling in a private aeroplane.

AKA thanks Nasty C for helping him grow musically with 'Lemons(Lemonade)' collab, rapper shares new vision for career

AKA thanks Nasty C for helping him grow musically with 'Lemons(Lemonade)' collab, rapper shares new vision for career

Music

4 years ago

AKA talked about how he appreciates Nasty C for helping him create music for his fans. The rapper was on 'The Episode' podcast when he spoke about his art.

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