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

5769 articles published since 04 May 2022

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UK pop star Dua Lipa shares 1st time in South Africa and gets Mzansi name

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Curro School's new tuckshops with Woolworths gets mixed reactions

People

8 months ago

Rachel John amused about being mistaken for South African in TikTok video

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8 months ago

Video: American woman finds Springboks Pub and Grill in Los Angeles

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8 months ago

Teenage boy shows after school routine as child living alone in TikTok video

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8 months ago

Woman employs her grandma in her salon in TikTok video and impresed South Africa

People

8 months ago

A woman's TikTok showcases how her small business flourishes with her grandmother's support, highlighting family bonds and community spirit in entrepreneurship.

School campus littered with girls' braids after teacher forced them to cut hairstyles in TikTok video

People

8 months ago

Girls at a South African school faced mixed reactions after being forced to cut their braids due to strict hairstyle rules. The viral TikTok video ignites debate.

Man bakes cake with feet in TikTok video, South Africa amazed

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8 months ago

A double amputee shares a video of himself baking a cake with his feet, showcasing resilience and creativity while raising awareness about living with disability.

Dad of Vaal crash victim remembers daughter in tribute in Video

People

8 months ago

A father mourns his daughter lost in the tragic Vaal crash, sharing a heartfelt update at the memorial service that resonated with South Africans nationwide.

Mom in red dress at Vaal crash gives heartfelt speech in video

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8 months ago

A grieving mother shares a heartfelt tribute to her daughter lost in the tragic Vaal crash, capturing South Africa’s mourning and empathy in the aftermath.

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Woman's new car stolen 1 month after buying it in TikTok video

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8 months ago

A Johannesburg woman's TikTok video captures her joy of buying a new car, quickly overshadowed by the heartbreak of theft, highlighting South Africa's crime issues.

Weird car accident scene puzzles South Africa in TikTok video

People

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video reveals a harrowing car accident, sparking discussions on road safety in South Africa following the tragic Vaal crash that claimed 14 lives.

2 siblings convoy from Johannesburg to KZN in cars to celebrate big purchases with family

People

8 months ago

Siblings travel from Johannesburg to KZN, showcasing their success in matching KIA SUVs. Their inspiring journey touches hearts, celebrating family ties.

Men's uniquely styled clothes leave South Africans divided over fashion sense

People

8 months ago

Discover South African men's bold fashion from a viral TikTok video as they showcase a unique, layered aesthetic blending punk and cyber influences in Maboneng.

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