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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Boity Thulo stuns at 'The Woman King' premier in regal dress and headscarf that has fans floored: "Okay African Queen"

Boity Thulo stuns at 'The Woman King' premier in regal dress and headscarf that has fans floored: "Okay African Queen"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Musa Mthombeni's wife Liesl drops 4 stunning pics that leave hubby claiming he's ready for fatherhood and more

Musa Mthombeni's wife Liesl drops 4 stunning pics that leave hubby claiming he's ready for fatherhood and more

Celebrities

4 years ago

Trevor Noah and Dua Lipa rock the world with 4 snaps of sweet romance on New York City date, netizens split: "Gotta be a contract."

Trevor Noah and Dua Lipa rock the world with 4 snaps of sweet romance on New York City date, netizens split: "Gotta be a contract."

Celebrities

4 years ago

Uncle Waffles goes 4x platinum with 'Tanzania', gives all credit to Mzansi for making huge accomplishment

Uncle Waffles goes 4x platinum with 'Tanzania', gives all credit to Mzansi for making huge accomplishment

Music

4 years ago

DJ Cleo opens up about life-long sobriety, fans impressed as singer claim he is never touching alcohol or any illicit substances

DJ Cleo opens up about life-long sobriety, fans impressed as singer claim he is never touching alcohol or any illicit substances

Celebrities

4 years ago

Wiseman Mncube pens touching letter of gratitude to Mondli Makhoba for once supporting him financially, supporters moved: "You have a brother in him"

Wiseman Mncube pens touching letter of gratitude to Mondli Makhoba for once supporting him financially, supporters moved: "You have a brother in him"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Zandie Khumalo mentally ready to testify in Senzo Meyiwa court case, thanks hubby for helping her cope, "My Mr Calm"

Zandie Khumalo mentally ready to testify in Senzo Meyiwa court case, thanks hubby for helping her cope, "My Mr Calm"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Zandi Khumalo says police have been contacting her to testify in the Senzo Meyiwa case. The singer says her husband has supported her through all the stress.

Thando Thabethe impresses as she expands empire, fans eager to buy as actress announces latest shapewear product

Thando Thabethe impresses as she expands empire, fans eager to buy as actress announces latest shapewear product

Celebrities

4 years ago

Thando Thabethe continues to grow her underwear line. Thando excited her loyal customers after announcing that she would be selling them, waist trainers, again.

'The Woman King' star actors Thuso Mbedu and John Boyega's touching video exploring best of South Africa leaves fans inspired

'The Woman King' star actors Thuso Mbedu and John Boyega's touching video exploring best of South Africa leaves fans inspired

Movies

4 years ago

Thuso Mbedu, Siv Ngesi and John Boyega did a press tour for 'The Woman King' in South Africa. The stars visited WITS, orphanages and more leaving fans inspired.

Zahara scared to celebrate safe landing in Ghana after being roasted for getting over past money problems

Zahara scared to celebrate safe landing in Ghana after being roasted for getting over past money problems

Celebrities

4 years ago

Zahara in Ghana for her show and wanted to celebrate with fans. The 'Loliwe' singer said she was scared to post about it because people attacked her before.

Cassper Nyovest disses Nadia Nakai after fans request her as headline performer for rapper's upcoming show, "I'm not crazy"

Cassper Nyovest disses Nadia Nakai after fans request her as headline performer for rapper's upcoming show, "I'm not crazy"

Music

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest did not hide his feelings about Nadia Nakai. The rapper said he chose Kamo Mphela s the headliner as it would be crazy to use Nadia Nakai.

Lady Zamar chuffed by her beautiful pic on rumoured date night, singer receives mixed reactions from Mzansi

Lady Zamar chuffed by her beautiful pic on rumoured date night, singer receives mixed reactions from Mzansi

Celebrities

4 years ago

Lady Zamar shared a picture of herself with a bouquet of flowers, implying that she was on a date. Fans of the singer complimented the singer on her beauty.

Enhle Mbali shows up at Showmax red carpet event in gorgeous beaded number, Mzansi swoons over actress: "A lady with class"

Enhle Mbali shows up at Showmax red carpet event in gorgeous beaded number, Mzansi swoons over actress: "A lady with class"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Enhle Mbali let her beauty speak for itself when she attended a red carpet event. Fans were swooning over the actress when she was at the Showmax red carpet.

Cardi B loses out on millions with Call of Duty collab after being sentenced in court case, netizens split as rapper expresses regret

Cardi B loses out on millions with Call of Duty collab after being sentenced in court case, netizens split as rapper expresses regret

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cardi B admitted that she lost a lot of money because of bad decisions. The US rapper wants others to be more careful about making the same mistakes she did.

Qwabe twins' top 5 kaw-dropping fashion moments that fans love, from traditional wear to their Sunday best

Qwabe twins' top 5 kaw-dropping fashion moments that fans love, from traditional wear to their Sunday best

Celebrities

4 years ago

Qwabe twins Viggy and Virginia have impeccable style. The two always impress supporters as they are able to look good in both feminine and masculine clothing.

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