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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Will Smith's recovery from Chris Rock Oscar slap saga continues as actor turns to wife Jada Pinkett for strength

Will Smith's recovery from Chris Rock Oscar slap saga continues as actor turns to wife Jada Pinkett for strength

Celebrities

4 years ago

Sol Phenduka gets no chance to speak during Mihlali's interview on Dineo Ranaka's show, peeps concerned: "So uncomfortable"

Sol Phenduka gets no chance to speak during Mihlali's interview on Dineo Ranaka's show, peeps concerned: "So uncomfortable"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Faith Nketsi welcomes bundle of joy with husband Nuzo Njilo and explains secret pregnancy

Faith Nketsi welcomes bundle of joy with husband Nuzo Njilo and explains secret pregnancy

Celebrities

4 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai mourns Kwaito legend Magesh's death, shared sweet alongside loyal TKZee supporters

Ntsiki Mazwai mourns Kwaito legend Magesh's death, shared sweet alongside loyal TKZee supporters

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Tira drops pic posing with Zimbabwean President, shares excitement and hints about "big" future project

DJ Tira drops pic posing with Zimbabwean President, shares excitement and hints about "big" future project

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Black Coffee honours late TKZee member Magesh after singer's battle with chronic disease

DJ Black Coffee honours late TKZee member Magesh after singer's battle with chronic disease

Celebrities

4 years ago

Zulu princess Toya Delazy's unwavering support for Prince Simakade as king sets off angry netizens

Zulu princess Toya Delazy's unwavering support for Prince Simakade as king sets off angry netizens

Celebrities

4 years ago

Toya Delazy shared her support for Prince Simakade. The Zulu princess celebrated the new king regardlless of the controversy behind Prince Simakade's rule.

Makhadzi's incredible rags to riches story: Star's R5 million net worth made from music and business

Makhadzi's incredible rags to riches story: Star's R5 million net worth made from music and business

Celebrities

4 years ago

Makhadzi's impressive career is a result of her hard work and determination. Makhadzi's stellar performances and songs are one side of her incredible success.

DJ Zinhle slams media for annoying her after uproar over bad wig range review, Mzansi unimpressed: "Oksalayo you sell horrible hair"

DJ Zinhle slams media for annoying her after uproar over bad wig range review, Mzansi unimpressed: "Oksalayo you sell horrible hair"

Celebrities

4 years ago

DJ Zinhle reacted after a customer left a bad review of Hair Majesty. The review video went viral, and Zinhle was upset by how the media called her nonstop.

Lady impresses with 7th truck purchase for delivery fleet, inspires Mzansi with growing business venture: "Huge power move"

Lady impresses with 7th truck purchase for delivery fleet, inspires Mzansi with growing business venture: "Huge power move"

Women Empowerment

4 years ago

A wise woman left many inspired when she bought her seventh truck. Netizens felt motivated by her bold business move to add to her delivery company's fleet.

Ntsiki Mazwai fears for Berita, shares warning about Nota Baloyi following his social media attack against his ex-wife

Ntsiki Mazwai fears for Berita, shares warning about Nota Baloyi following his social media attack against his ex-wife

Celebrities

4 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai shared concern for Berita following Nota Baloyi's rant about her on the socials. Ntsiki said she is nervous because she knows Nota's personlaity.

Thuso Mbedu wishes Viola Davis happy birthday, celebrates actress with moving message reflecting on their friendship

Thuso Mbedu wishes Viola Davis happy birthday, celebrates actress with moving message reflecting on their friendship

Celebrities

4 years ago

Thuso Mbedu wished Viola Davis a happy birthday on Instagram. Fans excited for 'The Woman King' movie were happy to see that Viola Davis and Thuso are friends.

Nota Baloyi competes with blessers, shows off hot bod in pic with list of accolades, Mzansi in stitches: "This is so embarrassing"

Nota Baloyi competes with blessers, shows off hot bod in pic with list of accolades, Mzansi in stitches: "This is so embarrassing"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Nota Baloyi decided to show off his hot body and achievements on social media. Netizens thought Nota Baloyi's thirst trap was directed at his ex-wife, Berita.

Couple's grad party turns into perfect proposal as man gets down on 1 knee, hearts melt as partner starts crying in viral Tiktok video

Couple's grad party turns into perfect proposal as man gets down on 1 knee, hearts melt as partner starts crying in viral Tiktok video

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

A cute couple ended their graduation party with a proposal. The man got down on one knee for his partner who was crying as the crowd cheered for her answer.

Itumeleng Khune's wifey Sphelele bares it all in video of steamy romantic spa date, sending Mzansi into a spiral: "Please adopt me"

Itumeleng Khune's wifey Sphelele bares it all in video of steamy romantic spa date, sending Mzansi into a spiral: "Please adopt me"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Itu Khune's wife Sphelele is happily in love as she shared details of their afternoon. Itu and Sphe Khune went to a spa, and fans couldn't get enough of them.

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