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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Retail worker shows behind the scenes of busy job in TikTok video

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Limpopo woman with Temu voucher worth thousands creates reading garden for rural literacy club

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"Mkhulu KFC": KFC founder lookalike speaks isiZulu in TikTok video

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Swedish woman in Cape Town seeks job in TikTok video, South Africa reacts

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American in South Africa stunned by cat-calling in Cape Town in TikTok video

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Nigerian men warn South African woman planning on visiting their country in TikTok video

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A South African woman shares her plans to move to Nigeria, sparking candid reactions from Nigerians discussing safety and cultural differences in a TikTok video.

Person at drive-thru with bicycle in TikTok video amuses South Africa

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9 months ago

A TikTok video showsed ayoung South African man using a KFC drive-thru without a car, and many viewers defended the young man on two wheels from other clowning him.

American describes Spur as problematic in TikTok video, South Africans divided

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9 months ago

An American's TikTok video about Spur, a beloved South African family restaurant, sparks controversy over cultural appropriation, igniting a heated online debate.

People in Fourways loot fabric softener on N1 in videos of highway chaos

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9 months ago

In Gauteng, a delivery truck accident sparked outrage as motorists looted fabric softener, igniting reactions online about morality and memories of past unrest.

South Africa uplifts man shamed for getting ice cream by family in TikTok video

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9 months ago

A TikTok video of a man shamed for scooping ice cream sparked empathy among South Africans. People discussed the heated family dynamics over dessert.

South Africa vs Zambia 10-0 indoor soccer game result leaves Facebook users floored

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9 months ago

South Africa faced Zambia in indoor soccer matches on 19 and 21 December 2025. One of the African nations suffered heavy defeat after an unbeliveable score.

Bonang Matheba as Miss Cosmo international host: Iconic presenter shuts down fans' criticism

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9 months ago

Bonang Matheba was host of Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam, impressing fans with her energy and style, while responding to feedback on her vibrant presentation.

Pearl Thusi speaks out after DJ Warras memorial speech backlash in heartbroken post

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9 months ago

Pearl Thusi faced backlash for her DJ Warras' memorial speech. The actress addressed South Africa's criticisms about sharing a controversial DJ Warras memory.

Video: Junior King's funeral song upsets fans in TikTok video

People

9 months ago

The passing of Junior King left many devastated. His funeral stirred debate over the music choice, sparking emotional reactions across social media platforms.

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