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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ANC Ward councillor e shot dead just after DA politician's murder in Cape Town

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Illegal immigrant South Africans deported from Ireland cost government millions, SA divided

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Helen Zille hops onto DJ booth at grroove in video

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Guide's release on bail after fatal shooting at Kruger National Park and sparks debate

People

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DA member and activist Sinovuyo Dyokwe killed in Dunoon after by-election duties

People

3 months ago

North West University student dies just before birthday and leaves peers in mourning

People

3 months ago

Curro Secunda learner Anna Ncobile Mkhabela dies, SA parents moved

People

3 months ago

Curro Secunda mourns Grade 9 student Anna Ncobile Mkhabela, whose tragic loss resonates deeply in the community, sparking discussion on youth mortality rates.

Makhadzi 's fans in Congo leave South African star stunned after damaging her car

Entertainment

3 months ago

South African superstar Makhadzi faced chaos in Kinshasa as fans swarmed her during a Facebook Live, causing damage to her vehicle amid her rising popularity.

"Hard to believe": Northwood School Grade 11 learner dies and leaves Durban mourning

People

3 months ago

Northwood School honours Josh Bilton, a vibrant Grade 11 student and DJ, in a heartfelt tribute that unites the Durban community in shared grief and remembrance.

South African woman moves to Malawi for love in TikTok video

People

3 months ago

A South African woman documents her leap of faith to Malawi for love, challenging anti-foreigner sentiments and offering a fresh perspective on her new life abroad.

"He touched many lives": Parel Vallei learner and former Paul Roos Gymnasium pupil Max Immelman dies

People

3 months ago

The Western Cape mourns Max Immelman, a Grade 10 student and cancer warrior, whose legacy unites Paul Roos Gymnasium and Parel Vallei High School communities.

Dr Böhmer School of Skills learner dies, parents respond to moving tribute

People

3 months ago

The Bloemfontein community mourns Juan-Marie Kotzé, a beloved pupil at Dr Böhmer School. Her tragic passing sparks dialogue on local grief and loss.

Kruger National Park tourist dragged for risky behaviour near elephant in video

People

3 months ago

A reckless tourist at Kruger National Park ignored safety protocols during a tense encounter with a bull elephant, sparking outrage over dangerous behaviour.

"Let the farmer go to jail": 2 drown in Vaal River while ferrying from farm, South Africa outraged

People

3 months ago

Tragedy strikes the Vaal River as two men drown and four remain missing after a makeshift boat capsizes. Speculation arises as people demand accountability.

Sacred Heart College Grade 8 learner dies, South Africa heartbroken by loss of young life

People

3 months ago

Sacred Heart College mourns the passing of Bayanda Nxumalo, a cherished Grade 8 student. The community unites in grief with his family during this tragic loss.

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