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

5713 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Man reflects on beloved Afrikaans songs and leaves South Africans nostalgic

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South African man’s DIY pot-scrubbing hack using a drill amuses viewers

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SAPS graduate's spirited homecoming drill divides South Africans online, with TikTok viewers praising her achievement while questioning uniform regulations.

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A South African chartered accountant lost R55,000 to a sophisticated bank phone scam. Heiko reveals fraudsters fooled him and warns others about authentication.

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Jamaican Foster triplets recall a wild TSA encounter after a South Africa concert, when a man proposed marrying all three to save on lobola and their response.

Urgent snake warning for Cape Town after 7 puff adders are found

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Seven puff adders were caught in Cape Town’s CBD as spring warmth fuels snake activity, prompting urgent warnings for residents near rocky and grassy areas.

ANC supporter installs life-sized Cyril Ramaphosa cutouts at his home

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A South African man’s huge Cyril Ramaphosa cardboard cutouts and ANC flags spark hilarious reactions online after a rooftop display leaves Mzansi in stitches.

Takealot driver left speechless after BI Phakathi gives him money

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BI Phakathi surprises Takealot delivery driver Pagati a donation while he was working, leaving South Africans smiling at the heartwarming gesture.

Woman sparks debate after burning her human hairr wigs to embrace natural hair

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South African TikToker @ttthefarmer burns her Vietnamese hair wigs after embracing her natural hair, dividing viewers over self-acceptance and donation debate.

SA jokes Chinese group eats pap for the 1st time (video)

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Chinese guests try South African pap for the first time in a viral TikTok, leaving Mzansi viewers laughing over chopsticks, spoons and unconventional methods.

Highly venomous boomslang removed from student residence in eastern cape

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A highly venomous juvenile Boomslang was safely removed from a student residence in Alice, Eastern Cape, after rescue footage sparked fresh concern online, too.

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