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

5763 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Gail Mabalane celebrated a major win at the 2026 SAFTAs, for her role in Netflix's 'Unseen'. South Africans rejoiced at her heartfelt achievement.

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The 2026 SAFTAs celebrated South Africa's best telenovelas, with 'Inimba' winning major awards, including Best Telenovela, showcasing its remarkable debut season.

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An American woman shares her hilarious culture shocks after moving to South Africa, highlighting unique traditions like dancing and respect for elders in Mzansi.

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A viral TikTok video captured South African police in action, leaving online users amused and shocked at SAPS finally doing their jobs while pursuing a suspect.

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Minister Gayton McKenzie stirs controversy at the SAFTAs, making cringe-worthy jokes and recalling his prison past, as social media weighs in on his presence.

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A hilarious TikTok video shows a man hilariously confronting a monkey in his home as the primate steals a sweet potato, sparking viral reactions across South Africa.

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Rasta the artist pays tribute to the late COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota, sparking mixed reactions as South Africans reflect on his legacy during the funeral.

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Peet and Melany Viljoen's recent arrest in the USA has captivated South Africa, with shocking body cam footage revealing their involvement in retail theft.

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