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 YoTV Lumko Johnson's untimely passing leaves celeb friends in grief, Mohale Motaung, Lasizwe and more share farewell messages

Former YoTV Lumko Johnson's untimely passing leaves celeb friends in grief, Mohale Motaung, Lasizwe and more share farewell messages

Celebrities

4 years ago

Nota Baloyi hurls racial slurs in defence of Maphorisa from "slander" after MacG and Dr Malinga call out star for gatekeeping amapiano

Nota Baloyi hurls racial slurs in defence of Maphorisa from "slander" after MacG and Dr Malinga call out star for gatekeeping amapiano

Celebrities

4 years ago

Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha share 2nd pic of baby Sponge in uniform for his own school, Mzansi reacts: "Bathong he is already in grade R?"

Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha share 2nd pic of baby Sponge in uniform for his own school, Mzansi reacts: "Bathong he is already in grade R?"

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Zinhle opens up on 'The Unexpected' about landing in therapy because of harrowing experiences with social media trolls

DJ Zinhle opens up on 'The Unexpected' about landing in therapy because of harrowing experiences with social media trolls

Celebrities

4 years ago

Minnie Dlamini bids farewell to 'Homeground' after 5 years, TV host's emotional goodbye message to SuperSport crew: "My family"

Minnie Dlamini bids farewell to 'Homeground' after 5 years, TV host's emotional goodbye message to SuperSport crew: "My family"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Dr Malinga announces paying R100k to SARS, Mzansi throws shade at musician for oversharing: "You must keep quiet"

Dr Malinga announces paying R100k to SARS, Mzansi throws shade at musician for oversharing: "You must keep quiet"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Nadia Nakai and Blxckie nominated for UK BET Hip Hop Awards, rappers set to face off in the same category

Nadia Nakai and Blxckie nominated for UK BET Hip Hop Awards, rappers set to face off in the same category

Music

4 years ago

Nadia Nakai and Blackie are nominated for the same UK bet hip hop award. Nadia Nakai and Blxckie will be compared to decide which rapper has the best flow.

Vusi Nova teases latest single, Mzansi gets distracted by his hairstyle instead, "what's on homie's head?"

Vusi Nova teases latest single, Mzansi gets distracted by his hairstyle instead, "what's on homie's head?"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Vusi Nova shared his latest single, but Mzansi did not pay attention. Many netizens chose to focus on Vusi Nova's hairstyle as they tried to figure it out.

Rouge gives 30th birthday exclusive, rapper's 5 best fashion moments on the red carpet, performance outfits and more

Rouge gives 30th birthday exclusive, rapper's 5 best fashion moments on the red carpet, performance outfits and more

Celebrities

4 years ago

Rapper Rouge turned 30 and gave an exclusive about her fashion sense. Rouge said Aliyahis her fashion inspiration which is evident in the rapper's aesthetic.

Zendaya crowned as 1st black woman to bag Emmy award twice, peeps share mixed reactions to actress' historical win

Zendaya crowned as 1st black woman to bag Emmy award twice, peeps share mixed reactions to actress' historical win

Celebrities

4 years ago

Zendaya won a second Emmy and made history as the first black woman to get two awards for one show. Many were splits as they questioned Zendaya's ethnicity.

Toll Azz Mo amped for comeback to 15-year comedy career, star flexes and reflects on international achievements

Toll Azz Mo amped for comeback to 15-year comedy career, star flexes and reflects on international achievements

Celebrities

4 years ago

Tol Azz Mo expressed that he is ready to do comedy again. Tol Azz Mo flexed that he is an Emmy nominated comedian and he's determined to dominate comedy again.

DJ Black Coffee graces London show with 4 hour set, fans impressed: "Playing at the Queen's funeral"

DJ Black Coffee graces London show with 4 hour set, fans impressed: "Playing at the Queen's funeral"

Music

4 years ago

DJ lack was showered with praise for his latest gig in London. Fans were proud of Black Coffee for representing South Africa well internationally in Britain.

Dr Malinga did not receive R500k from DJ Black Coffee after 'Podcast and Chill' interview, Mzansi reacts: "Stop the lies"

Dr Malinga did not receive R500k from DJ Black Coffee after 'Podcast and Chill' interview, Mzansi reacts: "Stop the lies"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Dr Malinga shut down news that DJ Black Coffee helped him with R500 000. 'Podcast and Chill' fans said Dr Malinga returned to the show and said he got R20 0000.

A peek inside Mohale Motaung's cleansing ceremony with 8 pics of reality star's celebration with family: "To new beginnings"

A peek inside Mohale Motaung's cleansing ceremony with 8 pics of reality star's celebration with family: "To new beginnings"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Mohale Motaung had a cleansing ceremony and celebrated with his family. Mohale shared snaps with fans who loved to see details of the TV personality's life.

EXCLUSIVE: Mfundi Vundla turns 76 and opens up about favourite SA actors, being dropped by M-Net and personal life

EXCLUSIVE: Mfundi Vundla turns 76 and opens up about favourite SA actors, being dropped by M-Net and personal life

TV Shows

4 years ago

Mfundi Vundla turned 76 and celebrated with his family. The creator of 'Generations' gave an exclusive look into his personal life and plans for his career.

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