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

5713 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni gets drenched on Spring Day while championing literacy in Alexandra township

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Uber's sudden exit from Nigeria ignites outrage online, as TikTok's @thejennio highlights chaos ahead of the festive season, raising safety and economic concerns.

Watch: Malume's attempt to join Spring Day fun backfires in Soweto

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Watch malume's hilarious blunder as he attempts to navigate a chaotic South African Spring water celebration, only to be ambushed by kids in Soweto.

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Uber withdraws from Nigeria and Uganda after 12 years, cutting 3,300 jobs to focus on autonomous vehicles, as locals favour rivals Bolt and InDrive.

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South Africa faces a record-breaking hot summer as the Weather Service warns 2027 could be the hottest year ever, fueled by a powerful El Niño event.

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American pilot Pilot Pete defends Airlink's Springboks flyover, addressing critics with confidence as South Africans celebrate his support ahead of the next flyover.

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Explore the monthly cost of owning a 2022 BMW M4 convertible as Talha from Pristine Motors reveals insights on affordability versus qualification in South Africa.

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Wildlife handler Denzel Ncube experiences a python bite mid-demonstration, maintaining composure and humour as South Africans react to the unexpected moment online.

South Africans stunned by disturbing Spring Day video in taxi

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A TikToker filmed chaotic Spring Day scenes in South Africa, highlighting disturbing behaviour and a stolen spare wheel, reflecting worsening celebrations online.

Learners seen clinging to moving tanker truck in South Africa worry viewers

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Shocking video shows learners clinging to a moving tanker truck in South Africa, raising urgent road safety concerns amid rising transport costs and desperation.

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