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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Man visits at Crooks Corner after 2 murders at Kruger National fishing spot

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Man demands money back from SAPS officer after taking bribes in video

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Unemployed man applies for UIF in video and shares experience

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"Job well done": KZN residents take back RDPs allegedly occupied by foreigners

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"Let's not ruin it for him": Lewis Hamilton shares everlasting love for Nelson Mandela in video, SA amused

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Witbank crowd of Zulu men march while carrying traditional sticks in video

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Man amazed by Orania amd gives tour in TikTok video and sparks debate

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A South African man's TikTok video of Orania reveals its striking infrastructure, reigniting debate over its appeal and racial segregation within the community.

DRC traditional funeral rites get banned amid Ebola and sparks friction

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3 months ago

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC forces families to abandon traditional burial rites, with emotional mourning now in stark contrast to official, sterile procedures.

"Father of the year": Older man in Soweto protects vendor getting robbed in TikTok video

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3 months ago

In Soweto, an elder heroically defends a local vendor from anti-foreigner chaos, stirring hearts and igniting discussions on community spirit and activism.

22-year-old wins R1 million in Mr Price Foundation competition in TikTok video, South Africa applauds

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3 months ago

Kamo Paris, 22, triumphs in the Mr Price Foundation competition, winning R1 million for her tech startup, ArcaneEdge, inspiring South Africa's youth.

"It tried coming back”: Snake appears inside woman's car while she's driving in TikTok video

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3 months ago

TikTok creator Riley Bracey's shocking encounter with a snake inside her truck went viral, showcasing her calm composure during this wildlife scare.

"Give us tips": Nigerian woman admires South Africans' unity after protests against illegal immigrants

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3 months ago

A Nigerian TikToker praises South African unity in addressing illegal immigration, urging her compatriots to learn from their effective activism and solidarity.

"Here's our answer Mr Malema": Vendor starts business to replace foreigners after protests in TikTok video

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3 months ago

A local entrepreneur in Vaal seizes an opportunity in the informal market, filling the gap after anti-foreigner protests and earning community support.

Teen suffers "unprovoked" road rage from Toyota Hilux driver in video

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3 months ago

A teen’s harrowing road rage encounter sparks online debate, as his mother seeks justice amid conflicting accounts of the traumatic incident in a video.

Kruger National Park fans shift focus from grisly murders to park's 100-year historic rise in video

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3 months ago

Kruger National Park's 100th anniversary is overshadowed by the tragic murder of Ernst and Dina Marais, reflecting on the park’s heritage and community connection.

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