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

5753 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Johannesburg pastor sets record straight on his missile prophecy for South Africa

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St John's College mourns the passing of beloved teacher Mrs Sandy Frewen, whose kindness impacted generations of learners and touched countless families deeply.

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Over 800 snakes escaped during Typhoon Maysak's flooding in Hengzhou village, China, causing alarm and hospitalisations from cobra bites as viewers reacted online.

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A heroic neighbour in Salt Rock saved a 3-year-old boy from drowning, performing CPR before paramedics arrived, highlighting the importance of first aid action.

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A South African woman shares her journey to a Zimbabwean wedding, trying mopani worms, dancing, and showcasing cultural ties amid social movements.

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A South African woman, Thandeka, celebrates her hair salon's grand opening after a remarkable journey from university braiding to business owner, inspiring Mzansi.

"Made me cry": South Africa-based Zimbabwean couple helps fellow countrymen at Epping Refugee Centre

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Zimbabwean couple @kim_and_tanaka supports stranded nationals at Epping Refugee Centre, showcasing compassion through donations amid a growing humanitarian crisis.

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A heartwarming video of a South African couple celebrating their first home, a simple shack, resonates with many's humble beginnings amidst informal settlements.

Car flips over in accident and forces crowd to run away from danger in video

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A car flipped during a desert race in Jwaneng, Botswana, nearly crashing into spectators, igniting public outcry over race safety and crowd proximity hazards.

Zimbabweans sell belongings before leaving South Africa in TikTok video

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A Zimbabwean family sells their car and belongings before leaving South Africa amid anti-foreigner tensions. Discover the TikTok video that captured the moment.

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