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

5773 articles published since 04 May 2022

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A South African man's viral TikTok video celebrates amapiano, showcasing his infectious love for the genre that has captivated hearts and entertained thousands.

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A South African man's unexpected American accent in a viral TikTok video amuses viewers, showcasing his unique linguistic talent and resonating with online users.

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A South African man shares his astonishing R13 meal in China, revealing the stark contrast in food prices that amazed online users. Discover unique insights!

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Watch a hilarious TikTok video as a donkey pulls a man in a wheelchair, leaving South Africans in stitches and creating a viral sensation this festive season!

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Discover an opportunity to study at Oxford University with a Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship. Open to South Africans for Bachelor’s and Master’s courses.

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A TikTok video of women in prison singing and dancing left South Africa divided. Online users were raving about the stunning women spotted behind bars.

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A TikTok video of a domestic worker facing a monkey trying to get food she was carrying. South Africans were amused by the video of the helper's monkey face-off.

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A TikTok video of an uncle playing 30 Seconds badly amused South Africa. The man's family in a TikTok video went viral as they laughed at their uncle.

Dog successfully steals meat at braai in TikTok video, South Africa impressed by sneaky pet

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A TikTok video of a dog stealing meat at a braai was viral hit. People were amused that the pet was able to get a big treat without getting caught.

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