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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Cassper Nyovest brags about latest wins, rapper says he wants haters to see his success: "Act your age geez!"

Cassper Nyovest brags about latest wins, rapper says he wants haters to see his success: "Act your age geez!"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Kelly Khumalo trends after new details about Senzo Meyiwa's death emerge, singer's name mentioned in court by 2nd witness

Kelly Khumalo trends after new details about Senzo Meyiwa's death emerge, singer's name mentioned in court by 2nd witness

Celebrities

4 years ago

Killer Kau's girlfriend moves on and marries his friend 1 year after musician's tragic passing, Mzansi divided: "Fear women"

Killer Kau's girlfriend moves on and marries his friend 1 year after musician's tragic passing, Mzansi divided: "Fear women"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Connie Chiume gets 2nd lifetime achievement recognition in 2 months, actress excited for international Hollywood award

Connie Chiume gets 2nd lifetime achievement recognition in 2 months, actress excited for international Hollywood award

Celebrities

4 years ago

Khanyi Mbau and Mpho Popps announced as hosts of 1st international pageant in Limpopo, Miss Heritage Global 2022

Khanyi Mbau and Mpho Popps announced as hosts of 1st international pageant in Limpopo, Miss Heritage Global 2022

Celebrities

4 years ago

Moonchild Sanelly bags international deal with Scottish Leader Whisky, singer to drop limited edition products

Moonchild Sanelly bags international deal with Scottish Leader Whisky, singer to drop limited edition products

Celebrities

4 years ago

Makhadzi heeds calls to help Dr Malinga amid financial troubles, offers him gig at upcoming Limpopo 1 woman show

Makhadzi heeds calls to help Dr Malinga amid financial troubles, offers him gig at upcoming Limpopo 1 woman show

Celebrities

4 years ago

Makhadzi's generosity impressed fans after she offered to help Dr Malinga as he faces financial difficulties. Fans sang Makhadzi's praises for doing her best.

Ntsiki Mazwai compliments Duduzane Zuma's political strategy, claims he is above others such as Nhlanhla Lux and more

Ntsiki Mazwai compliments Duduzane Zuma's political strategy, claims he is above others such as Nhlanhla Lux and more

Celebrities

4 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai said Duduzane Zuma is her pick between Nlhanhla luc and Patriot Alliance's gayton Mackenzie. Ntsiki Mazwai complimented Duduzane Zuma's strategy.

Makhadzi busts fire moves in viral Tiktok video with dancer Seun Stew, leaves Mzansi thoroughly entertained

Makhadzi busts fire moves in viral Tiktok video with dancer Seun Stew, leaves Mzansi thoroughly entertained

Celebrities

4 years ago

Makhadzi let loose with Seun Stew with some impressive dance moves. Many supporters were full of compliments on Makhadzi and Suenn Stew's viral Tiktok moment.

Viola Davis deletes post mourning Queen Elizabeth II after severe backlash from angry fans: "She's black again"

Viola Davis deletes post mourning Queen Elizabeth II after severe backlash from angry fans: "She's black again"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Viola Davis shared her sorrow that Queen Elizabeth II passed. "The Woman king' actress Viola deleted the post after facing backlash from her angry supporters.

Lloyd Cele denies rumours about failing to pay R1.8 million debt, singer slams fake news about going homeless with family

Lloyd Cele denies rumours about failing to pay R1.8 million debt, singer slams fake news about going homeless with family

Celebrities

4 years ago

Lloyd Cele shared his frustration over rumours that he losing his home. Lloyd Cele confirmed that he is not having money troubles despite any news articles.

Cassper Nyovest gets motivational and leaves grateful fans impressed by rapper's positivity: "Hustler mentality"

Cassper Nyovest gets motivational and leaves grateful fans impressed by rapper's positivity: "Hustler mentality"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest shared some valuable advice about success with his fans. Many supporters were inspired and appreciated the wisdom coming from Cassper Nyovest.

Nomzamo Mbatha living it up in Italy, actress drops 9 pics of peaceful vacation in Europe alongside Zozibini Tunzi and more

Nomzamo Mbatha living it up in Italy, actress drops 9 pics of peaceful vacation in Europe alongside Zozibini Tunzi and more

Celebrities

4 years ago

Nomzamo Mbatha took a trip to Italy with famous friends such as Zozibini Tunzi and more. Fans asked Nomzamo Mbatha for more pictures of her holiday in Europe.

Uncle Waffles celebrates 6 million streams on Apple Music, congratulations pour in from loyal fans: "played 'Tanzania' 23500 times"

Uncle Waffles celebrates 6 million streams on Apple Music, congratulations pour in from loyal fans: "played 'Tanzania' 23500 times"

Music

4 years ago

Uncle Waffles has 6 million streams on Apple Music after her 'Red Dragon' EP. Supporters were excited and raved about Uncle Waffles' hit 'Tanzania' on the EP

DJ Zinhle celebrates daughter Asante's 1st birthday, Mzansi joins in: "Bathong isn't she 4 months?"

DJ Zinhle celebrates daughter Asante's 1st birthday, Mzansi joins in: "Bathong isn't she 4 months?"

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Zinhle celebrated her daughter Asante's first birthday on the socials. DJ Zinhle's supporters were blown away that Asante was turning one year old already.

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