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

5764 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Elderly woman from Limpopo shares 60 years worth of herbal wisdom in fluent Sepedi

People

7 months ago

Woman reacts to finding out her college is fake in TikTok video

People

7 months ago

Tyla tries to help Yung Miami's struggling new song after past beef over 'Chanel'

Entertainment

7 months ago

Elon Musk revives racism claims after R500 million rural schools proposal for Starlink approval

People

7 months ago

Rachel John appears to be with Siya Kolisi at Empire State Building in video

People

7 months ago

City Makoti asked husband for money in past video about finances throughout relationship

People

7 months ago

City Makoti and Sihle Dambuza shared their financial journey on YouTube in the past, revealing how their love triumphs through challenges and supports family dreams.

Kid takes over Afrikaans class after misbehaving in TikTok video

People

7 months ago

A schoolboy's clever response to a teacher's reprimand went viral on TikTok, showcasing his unexpected teaching skills during an Afrikaans lesson.

"Bro even flickered his lights": Man filming Porsche in Sandton annoyed by Bolt Bajaj blocking view

Cars and Tech

7 months ago

Watch as a group of men hilariously react to spotting a Porsche, only to be thwarted by a Bajaj. Their excitement captures the essence of luxury car enthusiasm.

South African helps homeless man he found crawling in streets in TikTok video

People

7 months ago

A South African man transformed a homeless person's life after a chance encounter, sharing heartwarming TikTok videos that captivated viewers nationwide.

Man from the UK visits apartheid museum in TikTok video

People

7 months ago

A UK man shares his transformative visit to the Apartheid Museum in South Africa, capturing the poignant history of apartheid in a compelling TikTok video.

Woman shows lobola chief negotiator uncle's sharp outfit for special day in TikTok video

People

7 months ago

In a TikTok, a woman showcases her uncle’s flamboyant outfit for lobola negotiations, highlighting the joy of traditional ceremonies and family involvement.

Man blind-buys KFC franchise in township on auction, South Africa inspired

People

7 months ago

A TikTok video of a blind auction reveals the sale of a KFC in Themba City at a lower price, inspiring South Africans with its incredible bargain and excitement.

3 mistakes Asian man says South Africa made after apartheid get mixed reactions

People

7 months ago

An Asian man's viral video on TikTok delves into South Africa's post-apartheid errors, critiquing land reform and nuclear decisions affecting the nation’s future.

Woman worried about mining application near Paul Kruger heritage site gets dragged

People

7 months ago

A TikTok video reveals a family's fight against mining applications near a historical site, sparking debate on South Africa's land and apartheid legacy.

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