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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Former 'The Wife' star Mbalenhle Mavimbela receives surprise baby shower, actress shows off pregnancy in 3 pics and video

Former 'The Wife' star Mbalenhle Mavimbela receives surprise baby shower, actress shows off pregnancy in 3 pics and video

Celebrities

4 years ago

Sizwe Dhlomo's vague hint about something DJ Black Coffee showed him leaves Mzansi unimpressed: "Singenaphi thina"

Sizwe Dhlomo's vague hint about something DJ Black Coffee showed him leaves Mzansi unimpressed: "Singenaphi thina"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Zahara excited to jet off to Ghana chilling in 1st class for an international gig, Mzansi warns her to be careful: "Save money"

Zahara excited to jet off to Ghana chilling in 1st class for an international gig, Mzansi warns her to be careful: "Save money"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Big Xhosa vows to take rap career seriously for the 1st time, promises new music to show fans his real personality

Big Xhosa vows to take rap career seriously for the 1st time, promises new music to show fans his real personality

Music

4 years ago

Zakes Bantwini slammed by Mzansi for making K.O's wins with 'SETE' about himself, "Jealousy"

Zakes Bantwini slammed by Mzansi for making K.O's wins with 'SETE' about himself, "Jealousy"

Music

4 years ago

Khayise Ngqula to appear on 'Motswako' to talk about dealing with grief after losing husband in 2019 car accident

Khayise Ngqula to appear on 'Motswako' to talk about dealing with grief after losing husband in 2019 car accident

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest cracks jokes about joining PSL after Andile Mpisane's hilarious soccer debut, "Royal AM can sign you"

Cassper Nyovest cracks jokes about joining PSL after Andile Mpisane's hilarious soccer debut, "Royal AM can sign you"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest had jokes about Andile Mpisane's PSL appearance on the field. The rapper was inspired to also try and enter the PSL like Andile Mpisane did.

Sithelo Shozi leaves fans begging her to join 'Real Housewives of Durban' after dismissing claims she's in season 3

Sithelo Shozi leaves fans begging her to join 'Real Housewives of Durban' after dismissing claims she's in season 3

Celebrities

4 years ago

Sithelo Shozi let peeps down when she said she would never join Real Housewives of Durban in season 3. Fans were amused even though they were disappointed.

Somizi Mhlongo announces huge Golden Jubilee concert to celebrate his iconic life with celeb friends and loyal fans

Somizi Mhlongo announces huge Golden Jubilee concert to celebrate his iconic life with celeb friends and loyal fans

Celebrities

4 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo announced that he would celebrate his 50th birthday with a concert. Somizi says he will host a major concert to celebrate with his supporters.

Riky Rick will receive a global BET Hip-hop Award after his passing, late rapper's partner Bianca Naidoo reacts: "I am so proud"

Riky Rick will receive a global BET Hip-hop Award after his passing, late rapper's partner Bianca Naidoo reacts: "I am so proud"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Riky Rick was a big part of the culture, and the BET Hip-Hop Awards will honour him with a special category. Fans were happy to see their fave being remembered.

Makhadzi chuffed after US legend Tamar Braxton's interaction with her on the socials, "I need to celebrate this"

Makhadzi chuffed after US legend Tamar Braxton's interaction with her on the socials, "I need to celebrate this"

Music

4 years ago

Makhadzi is s Tamar Braxton fan and got excited when the US singer followed her on Instagram. The singer was happy she got recognition from one of her faves.

Thuso Mbedu fans come to her defence after getting warned against losing accent, netizens compare actress to Trevor Noah and more

Thuso Mbedu fans come to her defence after getting warned against losing accent, netizens compare actress to Trevor Noah and more

Celebrities

4 years ago

Thuso Mbedu stans are defending her from criticism that she sounds too American. Fans listed SA's Trevor Noah and more as examples of celebs who did the same.

L-Tido's 'Onlyfans Unplugged' podcast with Terry Treasure from 'BBMzansi' deleted by Youtube after 1st episode, fans share ideas to get show back

L-Tido's 'Onlyfans Unplugged' podcast with Terry Treasure from 'BBMzansi' deleted by Youtube after 1st episode, fans share ideas to get show back

Celebrities

4 years ago

L-Tido's podcast was removed from YouTube for being too raunchy. The rapper's first guest was 'BBMzans's'Terry Treasure, who opened up about sexual wellness.

Kelly Khumalo and sister Zandie looking closer than ever in 4 snaps of them at family event, fans react: "Our prayers are answered"

Kelly Khumalo and sister Zandie looking closer than ever in 4 snaps of them at family event, fans react: "Our prayers are answered"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Zandie and Kelly Khumalo showed off their strong sisterly bond. Zandie's son had his christening ceremony with Kelly there and fans were happy to see them.

Uncle Waffles' gives electrifying performance in Ghana for The Global Citizen Festival among Usher, Sza and other international stars

Uncle Waffles' gives electrifying performance in Ghana for The Global Citizen Festival among Usher, Sza and other international stars

Celebrities

4 years ago

Uncle Waffles was in Ghana for the Global citizen Festival. Uncle waffles was on the same stages as Usher, Sza, Sarkodie and other international musicians.

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