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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Snake rescuer removes massive black mamba from dark kitchen in video

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South African cross border truck driver mistaken for foreigner and forced to resign in video

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3 months ago

"Money can buy happiness": Family sprays money all over their house in TikTok video

People

3 months ago

Woman tricks monkey with food in TikTok video leaves viewers in stitches

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3 months ago

NGO Lex Libertas rallies to collect 100k signatures over alleged white farmer murders

People

3 months ago

Elderly man's FIFA World Cup 2026 prediction sparks joy as Bafana Bafana triumphs over South Korea

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3 months ago

Unemployed Ndwendwe man becomes 1st major lotto winner under Sizekhaya and claims R100 million+ jackpot

People

3 months ago

A Ndwedwe resident claimed a R128.5 million PowerBall jackpot under Sizekhaya, marking a significant win that underscores economic empowerment for South Africans.

South African truck driver walks in Zimbabwe's 2nd biggest city Bulawayo in video

People

3 months ago

A South African truck driver shares his stunning impressions of Bulawayo, challenging stereotypes and revealing a city of unexpected beauty and safety.

Eunice High school mourns school driver's death after nearly 3 decades of service

People

3 months ago

Eunice High School mourns the loss of Mr Paul Mohlakola, a driver and guardian who impacted student life for nearly three decades with his kindness and dedication.

Students flex Afrikaner pride at Voortrekker Monument in video

People

3 months ago

Sol-Tech students celebrated their Afrikaner heritage at the Voortrekker Monument, expressing pride through a chant as they affirmed their commitment to community.

KZN snake rescuer removes the biggest black mamba of his career in video

People

3 months ago

Professional snake catcher Warren removed a 2.73m black mamba from Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, ensuring safety with special equipment during the emergency.

"She helped when I had a child": Frans Du Toit High School educator's death devastates community

People

3 months ago

Frans du Toit High School mourns Kerry-Ann Farmery-Reyneke, a beloved educator whose passion for teaching left an indelible mark on her community and students.

Woman goes behind the butchery counter and scoops all meat in trolley dash in TikTok video

People

3 months ago

A South African woman went viral for her daring trolley dash, grabbing raw meat with bare hands, igniting debates on hygiene versus speed in the challenge.

BigmanKG pays unemployed man thousands to watch Bafana Bafana game with him in video

People

3 months ago

BigmanKG surprises unemployed Sibu with R10,000 to watch Bafana Bafana, highlighting South Africa’s unemployment crisis and spreading hope through generosity.

Dineo Ranaka speaks on dads at Father's Day event with daughter

Entertainment

3 months ago

Dineo Ranaka shares insights on Father’s Day yhat a father’s narrative is their own. Her remarks resonated with South Africans, highlighting parental responsibility.

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