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

5783 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Kasi girl's diet in TikTok post of 15 got-to meals amaze South Africa

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TikTok video of Soshanguve CIT heist attempt stuns South Africa

People

10 months ago

Black Coffee's girlfriend Victoria Gonzales responds as he "confronts" her about driving his Porsche

People

10 months ago

Johannesburg lotto winner claims millions nearly 1 year before expiry, South Africa in disbelief

People

10 months ago

Woman moves from Durban to Johannesburg in pursuit of influencer dreams in TikTok video

People

10 months ago

South African woman's breakdown of cost of 2-week Egypt vacation in TikTok post amazes viewers

People

10 months ago

Woman slips at Germiston mall after building floods from 1 day of rain in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a woman at Germiston mall, which flooded after rain, went viral. The woman slipped while trying to navigate the severely flooded mall.

"She hates her job": Babalwa M's performs while sitting at VIP section at gig in TikTok video, fans divided

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11 months ago

A TikTok video of Babalwa M performing at a gig, but looking tired went viral. The vocalist's fans were divided over her lacklustre performance at work.

Videos: Grace Mondlana makes 2 grand entrances for 300 party guests and goes viral in memorable moments

People

11 months ago

Video of Grace Mondlana's year end party went viral as she make two grand entrances. The content creator's interaction with one of her guests went viral.

South Africa suspects DJ Zinhle took over Murdah Bongz's Instagram after cheating rumours

Celebrities

11 months ago

DJ Zinhle's response to Musa Khawula went viral as it appeared on Murdah Bongz's Instagram too. Mzansi shared suspicions after noticing Mörda 's identical post.

Johannesburg estate residents' cars damaged in heavy rains and flooding in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video a Johannesburg estate flooding after heavy rains went viral. South Africa was stunned to see many residents' damaged cars after the storm.

Cape Fur Seal pup getting comfortable at KZN beach in video moves South Africa

People

11 months ago

A Facebook video of a Cape Fur Seal pup at a KZN beach went viral. South Africans were touched by the adorable sighting of the baby seal at Amazimtoti beach.

"Haibo it's Destiny's Child": 3 Women's "Dubula Satan" song in TikTok video becomes hit in South Africa

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of three women singing against satan went viral. Many South Africans were amused by the ladies' passionate song to stand against the devil.

10 armed men in Limpopo allegedly steal stokvel savings from woman's home

People

11 months ago

A Limpopo woman alleged that 10 men broke into her home and stole her stokvel's money. SAPS warned the public about keeping stokvel money in cash.

Broke college student's garden in res to combat rising cost of living impresses South Africa

People

11 months ago

In a TikTok video, a broke college student started growing food in her campus residence. The young lady impressed South Africans with her hard work and creativity.

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