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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Nota Baloyi weighs in on Minnie Dlamini's divorce, insists that Quinton Jones must "be a man" and stay married

Nota Baloyi weighs in on Minnie Dlamini's divorce, insists that Quinton Jones must "be a man" and stay married

Celebrities

4 years ago

Moneoa reflects on Uyinene Mrwetyana's life 3 years after UCT student's tragic murder: "I pray for her soul"

Moneoa reflects on Uyinene Mrwetyana's life 3 years after UCT student's tragic murder: "I pray for her soul"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Video of Jackie Phamotse and more celebs discussing Somizi and Mohale's relationship, leaves SA unconvinced by their hot takes on estranged couple

Video of Jackie Phamotse and more celebs discussing Somizi and Mohale's relationship, leaves SA unconvinced by their hot takes on estranged couple

Celebrities

4 years ago

Black Coffee shows off luxury travel in private jet, fans floored as DJ shares pic from Spain

Black Coffee shows off luxury travel in private jet, fans floored as DJ shares pic from Spain

Celebrities

4 years ago

Magesh's loved ones reflect on horrific car accident that had musician in court, "My friend never came back"

Magesh's loved ones reflect on horrific car accident that had musician in court, "My friend never came back"

Celebrities

4 years ago

3 Touching moments from Magesh's memorial service thanks to heartwarming tributes from Oskido, Penny Lebyane and more

3 Touching moments from Magesh's memorial service thanks to heartwarming tributes from Oskido, Penny Lebyane and more

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Maphorisa plugs Andrea The Vocalist, video of 13-year-old Zim boy's vocal talent impresses Mzansi: "Yvonne Chaka Chaka 2.0"

DJ Maphorisa plugs Andrea The Vocalist, video of 13-year-old Zim boy's vocal talent impresses Mzansi: "Yvonne Chaka Chaka 2.0"

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Maphorisa promoted Andrea The Vocalist, a 13-year-old singer, on his platforms. South Africans were thoroughly impressed by the Zimbabwean talent's vocals.

Nonka and Kwanda on 'Uzalo' heed fans' call to date, TV couple brings on-screen romance to life with real love story

Nonka and Kwanda on 'Uzalo' heed fans' call to date, TV couple brings on-screen romance to life with real love story

Celebrities

4 years ago

Nonka and Kwanda, a couple on 'Uzalo', are actually dating in real life. The actors Thuthuka Mthembu and Sandile Mfusi met on set and started dating since then.

Nomuzi "Moozlie" Mabena dumps Twitter, claims "negative energy" on app is ruining mental health and confidence

Nomuzi "Moozlie" Mabena dumps Twitter, claims "negative energy" on app is ruining mental health and confidence

Celebrities

4 years ago

Nomuzi "Moozlie" Mabena left Twitter and made sure to explain her reasons. Moozlie said the social app is toxic and never makes her feel good about herself.

Video of Mr JazziQ complaining about fake Gucci wearers and more leaves Mzansi unimpressed: "Our celebs are children"

Video of Mr JazziQ complaining about fake Gucci wearers and more leaves Mzansi unimpressed: "Our celebs are children"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Mr JazziQ shared a video of himself complaining about people who wear fake designer among other things. Online users slammed Mr JazziQ for his unwelcome take.

Dawn King discusses latest major role in 'Shaka Illembe', actress opens up about why new gig is important for whole career

Dawn King discusses latest major role in 'Shaka Illembe', actress opens up about why new gig is important for whole career

Celebrities

4 years ago

Dawn King is set to be in 'Shaka Illembe' as Shaka Zulu's aunt. Dawn King explained what it meant to her to be cast to play an iconic figure in Zulu history.

K.O credits Big Zulu with reviving SA hip-hop after rapper dropped epic diss track '150 Bars', Mzansi demands real beef instead

K.O credits Big Zulu with reviving SA hip-hop after rapper dropped epic diss track '150 Bars', Mzansi demands real beef instead

Celebrities

4 years ago

K.O was happy to let Big Zulu know he did well by dropping his diss track '150 Bars'. KO admitted that Big Zulu made hip-hop exciting again in South Africa.

'The Woman King' star Thuso Mbedu scores major international accolade from Toronto International Film Festival

'The Woman King' star Thuso Mbedu scores major international accolade from Toronto International Film Festival

Celebrities

4 years ago

Thuso Mbedu got some recognition from the Toronto International Film Festival as a rising star. Thuso's 'The Woman King' will premiere at the global film event.

Sizwe Dhlomo shows off hot body in response to fat shaming, fans impressed: "How do you keep umkhaba away?"

Sizwe Dhlomo shows off hot body in response to fat shaming, fans impressed: "How do you keep umkhaba away?"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Sizwe Dhlomo responded to being fat-shamed by sharing some pictures of his body. Sizwe had fans impressed by his physique as they showered him with compliments.

Enhle Mbali returns to Mzansi's screens, bags starring role in new SABC 1 soapie with Pallance Dladla

Enhle Mbali returns to Mzansi's screens, bags starring role in new SABC 1 soapie with Pallance Dladla

Celebrities

4 years ago

Enhle Mbali has been cast in a new series, 'Good Men', set to air on SABC 1. Enhle will be joined by Pallance Dlala, Sparky Xulu and more as the show's cast.

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