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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Children turn into Madlabantu and Cobra to recreate 'The River' scene in video

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Man in Malawi purchases groceries for less than R100 and amazes South Africa in video

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3 months ago

Activist Bianca van Wyk deep dives into reason for Peet's arrest in TikTok video

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Man crashes out over price difference of cereal by 2 major brands in TikTok video

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Ford bakkie bursts into flames in TikTok video amid vehicle recalls

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Snake expert's python lesson goes wrong in video, SA stunned by attack

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Canadian tourist shot dead at Kruger National Park

People

3 months ago

Tragedy strikes Kruger National Park as a 69-year-old Canadian tourist is fatally shot during a bush braai. Safety concerns intensify after recent violent incidents.

"Just spoke to her yesterday": College mourns death of Grade 11 learner

People

3 months ago

The Midstream College community mourns the tragic passing of Grade 11 student Cassidy Naicker, celebrating her life and the profound impact she made.

The 'Mommy club' star Ratile Mabitsela disturbed by 'The Polygamist', SA chimes in

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3 months ago

Ratile Mabitsela reacts to Netflix's 'The Polygamist', a series that she felt echoes her life, igniting discussions on relationships and infidelity in South Africa.

Brakpan woman explains greeting thieves with her belongings at her gate in TikTok video

People

3 months ago

A Brakpan woman's viral confrontation with thieves raises concerns over safety, highlighting the dangers of protecting property at the risk of life.

Flexible thief slips under counter to steal booze in TikTok video

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3 months ago

A thief's impressive acrobatics caught on CCTV while slipping through liquor store security bars has South Africans divided between amusement and disbelief.

Kuruman firefighter loses life while on his way to emergency, loved ones mourn

People

3 months ago

Kuruman mourns firefighter Patrick Masilo, who tragically died in a collision while responding to an emergency, as heartfelt tributes pour in from the community.

China Square on fire in TikTok video, South Africa speculates about cause

People

3 months ago

A fire at Crown Mines China Square on 13 June 2026, sparked speculation amid rumoured links to protests. Firefighters contained the blaze, and no injuries occurred.

Rustenburg mom mourns 3 year-old son after 2-year battle, SA grieves with her

People

3 months ago

Rustenburg mourns Hanru van der Walt, a toddler's brave battle with cancer, as mother Natasha reflects on her profound grief and the community’s heartfelt support.

Kids' sktit of SAPS bribe return incident in video leaves South Africa divided

People

3 months ago

A Gauteng SAPS officer faced scrutiny after a viral video of her returning a R2,000 bribe. Kids hilariously re-enact the incident, highlighting police corruption.

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