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

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South Africa jokes about alleged gogo vigilante in TikTok video

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A TikTok artist, @ishmael.achmat, stirs debate over his R6,000 painting of Table Mountain, captivating viewers with his colourful work and diverse reactions.

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Big Man KG touches hearts as he surprises a South African family with more than R20,000. Their journey showcases kindness and generosity amid challenges.

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In a viral TikTok, a man’s quirky trolley dash prioritises essentials, sparking hilarious reactions as he fills his cart with an unusual bounty of potatoes and more.

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A woman reveals her stokvel experience, showcasing groceries from her R300 monthly contributions, sparking mixed reactions from South Africans on TikTok.

Foreigner buys kid street performers in South Africa ice cream for over R1k

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A Cape Town visitor treats street-performing children to ice cream, sparking joy and admiration online. Watch the heartwarming moments that captivated South Africa!

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Discover how a KZN woman experienced a luxury game drive at Phezulu Safari without breaking the bank, sharing stunning wildlife moments on TikTok!

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South African woman shares her year-long R5 coin savings on TikTok, amassing more than R19,000. Viewers debate the amount—nearly 1 million views and 30,000 likes.

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DJ Zinhle's Era brand thrives as a TikTok creator showcases a unique handbag design, prompting South African admiration and lively online debate over its logo.

American woman tries popular South African Snacks: TikTok Reactions Leave Mzansi Amused!

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An American woman shares her first impressions of South African snacks in a viral TikTok video, delighting viewers with her reactions to local favourites.

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