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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US woman takes taxi from Maponya mall to Rosebank and compares to Uber fare in TikTok video

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Woman walks leisurely in trolley dash in TikTok video, South Africa fumes

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Man's showing Porsche crash sparks laughter with hilarious pronunciation of luxury car in TikTok video

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"Sending you jealousy": Woman unboxes bucket of Venda fruit, TikTok viewers envy yummy treat

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Woman films 2 workers dancing to amapiano in TikTok video

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Nigerian shares her favourite aspect of South Africa in TikTok video

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A Nigerian woman shares her love for South Africa in a viral TikTok video, highlighting cultural differences and sparking proud reactions from locals.

"We can write again”: Matriculants discuss NSC exam breach for English Paper 2 and speculate over rewrite

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South Africans react to claims of exam compromise affecting 900,000 matriculants. A TikTok video speculated on potential exam rewrites and implications for students.

Man in stokvel celebrates getting over R50k excluding interest

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A TikTok man shares his stokvel success, revealing a R51,000 payout that sparked amazement and discussion about the savings group's financial impact in South Africa.

Stepmom wins court case against millionaire ex-husband of 30 years denying financial suport

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A South African woman wins a landmark divorce settlement after 30 years, securing 40% of her ex-husband's estate and monthly support, despite his objections.

Vietnamese lady's Brenda Fassie rendition of beloved classic in TikTok video moves South Africa

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A Vietnamese woman wowed audiences at an event with her stunning performance of Brenda Fassie's "Weekend Special," celebrating South Africa's musical legacy.

Non-Zulu boy masters Indlamu dance, TikTok video captivates viewers

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A young boy, @trent.stanley59, impressively masters the Zulu indlamu dance, captivating online users with his amazing moves and cultural admiration.

2 UK tourists get questionable seven colours in TikTok video

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Discover how UK tourists went viral on TikTok after tasting South Africa's seven colours in Cape Town, amusing locals with their unique dining experience!

Watch: Quantum taxis "twerk" at Durban toll gate as South Africans kick off December

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Watch how South Africans embrace the December vibe! A hilarious TikTok video shows taxi drivers partying on the N3, capturing the spirit of the festive season.

TikTok video of Pepkor's new bank leaves woman excited for investment

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A TikTk video of a woman sharing Pepkor's new bank went viral. Online users appreciated the woman who shared her experience with purchasing stocks.

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