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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SA women discuss reasons behind birth-rate decline

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A South African TikToker’s reaction to the declining birth rate sparks debate as women cite the economy, single motherhood fears and celebrate child-free choices.

Prince George’s 1st day at Eton College leaves fans stunned by how quickly he has grown

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Prince George starts at Eton College with the Prince and Princess of Wales, leaving viewers stunned as BBC footage sparks confusion over how fast he has grown.

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Mark Zuckerberg launches Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent for health, finances and trips. South Africans react with humour while questioning jobs and privacy.

SA rushes to KFC after woman shares free streetwise 2 deal

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A Mzansi woman shared exactly how she got a KFC Streetwise 2 meal for free through the KFC Rewards app, sparking a frenzy among many South Africans.

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A South African property consultant reveals the upfront cost of renting a Dubai studio, from deposits to fees, leaving Mzansi stunned by a shocking rand total.

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A South African student confronted hijackers attacking her mother outside their home, with her brave shout driving them off in a terrifying viral TikTok video.

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Leories Academy honours learner Anina Coetzee with a heartfelt tribute after her passing, as the community shares condolences and support for the Coetzee family.

Woman finds dupe for R3,000 designer perfume for much cheaper

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Kyla Oosthuizen shocked Mzansi by comparing R3,000 Good Girl Blush with a budget oil-based dupe, revealing identical scents and a saving of thousands.

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Thato Mofokeng shares five costly mistakes she made as a first-time buyer at 26, revealing hidden levy costs and sectional title rules that surprised her.

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