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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Engen petrol attendants in Nelspruit wowed TikTok with their hilarious dance video, charming South Africans with their unexpected moves and contagious enthusiasm.

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A man driving a Maybach had a heartwarming encounter with South African police, who admired his luxury car during a routine stop. A viral moment unfolds.

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A bride-to-be shares her eye-opening journey of wedding venue shopping in Cape Town, revealing staggering costs and experiences from her 2027 wedding planning.

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An American man's hilarious video on TikTok showcases his Africanis dog, a unique South African breed from Khayelitsha, captivating viewers and sparking laughter.

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A young woman proudly shares her journey to homeownership on TikTok, revealing the steps and costs to secure her land, inspiring many to follow suit.

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Residents in Johannesburg protest against worsening electricity and water cuts in affluent areas. Social media videos highlight frustrations over service delivery.

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University of Pretoria students create a stir with a viral TikTok video, dancing to ABBA's classic "Dancing Queen" in a lecture hall, sparking divided opinions.

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