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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Woman brags about stokvel groceries with 6 of each bulk item in TikTok video

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Teachers at SADTU end-of-year party in TikTok video have a blast, South Africa amazed

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Girl dad walking 400+ kilometers for daughter gets help after TikTok video asking for help got dragged

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Woman's 2 parrots destroy large cash notes in TikTok video, South Africa full of jokes

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Temu tools help Cape Town teacher support children with special needs

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Man stunned by Nando's free bottomless refill services in TikTok video

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A man went to Nando's and found out about their refill station in a TikTok video. A Nando's waitress confirmed that all the refill services were free.

Collen Mashawana Foundation transforms gamily grieving loss of 3 children in tragedy

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Collen Mashawana's foundation transforms the Nobela family's tragedy into hope, providing a new home after a fire claimed three children's lives in Venda.

Woman shows Orania pit stop in TikTok video, South Africa stunned

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A young woman’s TikTok reveals Orania, a controversial Afrikaans town in South Africa, sparking intrigue over its unique offerings and societal dynamics.

Man plugs South Africa with movie drive-in in TikTok video

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Experience Johannesburg's unique drive-in movie theatre, where patrons can enjoy films right from their cars, complete with popcorn and delightful vibes.

Woman cries over mother's bathroom renovation for Christmas

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A young woman’s emotional TikTok video reflecting on her mother’s hard work to renovate their bathroom for Christmas has South Africans deeply moved by gratitude.

South Africa jokes about Roots Butchery ad highlighting cheaper prices in TikTok video

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Roots Butchery's hilarious TikTok video showcases their low prices while entertaining South Africans, sparking laughter and engaging users with creativity.

Woman's more than R7k groceries for 2 in TikTok video amazes South Africa

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9 months ago

A woman's grocery shopping haul for two at R7,500 shocked TikTok viewers, sparking debate over her impressive choices and expenses in South Africa.

"Ay sekeerem": Man turns viral UAE ice cream song in TikTok video into amapiano

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9 months ago

A South African man remixed a viral ice cream shop song into amapiano, amusing fans on TikTok. Discover the reactions and creativity inspired by this trend.

Mom of 2 spends less than R10k for 5 days and activities for Durban trip with kid

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Discover how @kwanzam23 enjoyed a budget-friendly Durban vacation with her kids, sharing activities and costs that prove fun can be affordable for families.

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