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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"This is not right": Western Cape heavy rains flood shack dwellers in video, South Africa divided

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3 months ago

R130 million cash prize won under new Lotto operator Sizekhaya

People

3 months ago

Woman leaves Hyrox her partner behind in TikTok video

People

4 months ago

Man calculates how much Hyrox may have made in 1 weekend. SA amazed

People

4 months ago

Baboon opens car door in TikTok video an woman remains calm

People

4 months ago

South African Digital ID system's weaknesses spark debate

People

4 months ago

"Dalyight Robbery": Eskom employees' average R1 million annual salary increases anger South Africa

People

4 months ago

Eskom’s salary increases cause uproar as employee benefits rise by 37%, with average salaries exceeding R1.1 million amid public outrage over electricity prices.

"It’s someone’s fault": Shack fire in Mossel Bay in video leaves South Africa mortified

People

4 months ago

A shack fire at JCC Camp in Mossel Bay on 2 June 2026 highlights ongoing unrest. Firefighters battled flames threatening nearby homes amidst rising tensions.

"She's not Sorry": Video of Mel Viljoen debunking USA shoplifting arrest in interview surfaces

Entertainment

4 months ago

Mel Viljoen addresses theft allegations alongside her husband, Peet, claiming a checkout counter misunderstanding sparked media frenzy and public debate.

Young man seizes business opportunity after kicking out foreigners in TIKTok video

People

4 months ago

A man in South Africa plans to replace foreign-owned shops after protests against illegal immigrants. His TikTok video captures community reactions and support.

"May Allah grant her Jannah": 12-year-old dies during Islamic livestock ritual after bull goes on rampage

People

4 months ago

An accident in Gauteng during the qurbani ritual claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl when a bull escaped, leaving South Africans devastated by the event.

"I knew it'd end up here": American skater says he wants to live in South Africa in TikTok video

People

4 months ago

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal completes his journey from Uganda to Cape Town, falling head over heels for South Africa during his adventure.

"She isn’t helping her case": Nirvana Nowke drops song following Bonko Khoza sexual assault accusations

Entertainment

4 months ago

Nirvana Nowke unveils her new song, 'Consent' addressing allegations against Bonko Khoza, igniting mixed reactions in the South African entertainment scene.

"Must be witchcraft": 5 cousins die in R712 car accident after fatal crash in family

People

4 months ago

Tragedy strikes the Xaba family in the Free State as five young relatives lose their lives in a horrific car crash, compounding their grief from previous accidents.

Bafana Bafana unable to start 2026 FIFA World Cup journey after blunder

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana's departure for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is delayed due to visa oversights, sparking disappointment and concerns over SAFA's professionalism.

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