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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Actor Matli Mohapeloa applauds Benni Mcarthy's coaching after Manchester United's epic win against Liverpool

Actor Matli Mohapeloa applauds Benni Mcarthy's coaching after Manchester United's epic win against Liverpool

Celebrities

4 years ago

'Life with Kelly': Kelly Khumalo slams Adv Teffo, claims he is "desperate" on latest reality show episode

'Life with Kelly': Kelly Khumalo slams Adv Teffo, claims he is "desperate" on latest reality show episode

Celebrities

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest blows his own horn, claims to always make SA hip hop buzz, Mzansi reacts to claims: "Is he taking credit for Big Zulu?"

Cassper Nyovest blows his own horn, claims to always make SA hip hop buzz, Mzansi reacts to claims: "Is he taking credit for Big Zulu?"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Kobe Bryant's legendary life celebrated in 5 heartwarming tributes, fans' tattoos, videos and more honouring NBA star

Kobe Bryant's legendary life celebrated in 5 heartwarming tributes, fans' tattoos, videos and more honouring NBA star

Celebrities

4 years ago

Doja Cat set to dominate MTV Awards thanks to surprise categories, rapper leads the pack with 8 nominations

Doja Cat set to dominate MTV Awards thanks to surprise categories, rapper leads the pack with 8 nominations

Celebrities

4 years ago

Prince Kaybee feels sorry for celebs going broke, shares motivating insight about getting over financial struggles

Prince Kaybee feels sorry for celebs going broke, shares motivating insight about getting over financial struggles

Celebrities

4 years ago

Moshe Ndiki ignores Musa Khawula's 'Gomora' petition drama, shares precious video doting on his adorable baby dog instead

Moshe Ndiki ignores Musa Khawula's 'Gomora' petition drama, shares precious video doting on his adorable baby dog instead

Celebrities

4 years ago

Moshe Ndiki shared a video of his cute puppy for fans. Moshe's video shows how much he is not worried about Musa Khawula's petition to get him fired on 'Gomora'

KO responds to Big Zulu's diss track, rapper has fans in heated debate over who had better bars: "Hiphop is back"

KO responds to Big Zulu's diss track, rapper has fans in heated debate over who had better bars: "Hiphop is back"

Celebrities

4 years ago

KO replied to Big Zulu's verbal attack on a new song. Fans thought that K.O had the best bars, but others did not agree, and they mocked the rapper's writing.

Pearl Thusi bags new gig with major star-studded concert featuring performances from Makhadzi, Lady Du and more

Pearl Thusi bags new gig with major star-studded concert featuring performances from Makhadzi, Lady Du and more

Celebrities

4 years ago

Pearl Thusi will host Miss Heritage Global 2022. The beauty pageant is also a music concert with big acts like Makhadzi, Master KG and Lady Du, to name a few.

Mphowabadimo has fans going crazy, 'BBMzansi' star's stunning picture causes major buzz

Mphowabadimo has fans going crazy, 'BBMzansi' star's stunning picture causes major buzz

Celebrities

4 years ago

Mphowabadimo showed off her beauty and gorgeous outfit that had fans impressed. Mphowabadimo was showered with compliments for her stunning looks in the snap.

Musa Khawula's petition to get Moshe Ndiki fired from 'Gomora' picking up steam after actor's alleged violent assault

Musa Khawula's petition to get Moshe Ndiki fired from 'Gomora' picking up steam after actor's alleged violent assault

Celebrities

4 years ago

Musa Khawula is not letting the alleged assault by Moshe Ndiki go easily. Musa Khawula is starting a petition for Moshe Ndiki to lose his acting gig on 'Gomora'

Moshe Ndiki allegedly throws hands at celeb blogger Musa Khawula in violent clash: "He bled"

Moshe Ndiki allegedly throws hands at celeb blogger Musa Khawula in violent clash: "He bled"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Moshe Ndiki is accused of physically assaulting celebrity blogger Musa Khawula. Moshe Ndiki seemingly gloated after alleged fight and Musa said Moshe bled.

DJ Tira promotes opening the industry and shares preview of hot collab with new talent on Mzansi's music scene

DJ Tira promotes opening the industry and shares preview of hot collab with new talent on Mzansi's music scene

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Tira encouraged opening up the music industry to new talent. An excited DJ Tira shared an upcoming collab with new artists in South African entertainment.

Kabelo Mabalane cries over Magesh during nostalgic eulogy about early TKZee days, "He saw me from day 1"

Kabelo Mabalane cries over Magesh during nostalgic eulogy about early TKZee days, "He saw me from day 1"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Kabelo Mabalane, co-star with Magesh in TKZee gave a speech in honour of his late friend. Netizens applauded Kabelo's sombre take on his friendship with Magesh.

TKZee star Magesh remembered by close friends and family with touching funeral service filled with moving tributes

TKZee star Magesh remembered by close friends and family with touching funeral service filled with moving tributes

Celebrities

4 years ago

TKZee's Magesh's funeral was held recently with friends and family in attendance. Magesh's memory was honoured and people gave touching tribute for the star.

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