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Rutendo Masasi’s Biography

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Rue Masasi is a Human Interest writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA(Hons) in English at Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She loves pop culture and getting crafty. Rue has a soft spot for literature and feminist theory. Read more: https://briefly.co.za/authors/rutendo-masasi/

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Author Rutendo Masasi, All Articles on Briefly.co.za

Author Rutendo Masasi, All Articles on Briefly.co.za

Rue Masasi is a junior writer who graduated with a BA(Hons) in English at Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also…

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"We just want to talk:" SA finds man who flips the switch for loadshedding

"We just want to talk:" SA finds man who flips the switch for loadshedding

A Tiktok of an employee who works at a South African municipality went viral as he showed exactly how loadshe…

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"They could be on Netflix": Stellies students' drip on campus impresses SA

"They could be on Netflix": Stellies students' drip on campus impresses SA

Stellenbosch students' outfits of the day went viral on TikTok, and people shared their opinions about their …

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Man paid over R100k lobola divorced after 3 years, SA feels for him

Man paid over R100k lobola divorced after 3 years, SA feels for him

A man opened up about his failed marriage on Twitter when the timeline was discussing lobola rates People wer…

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Man paid over R100k lobola divorced after 3 years, SA feels for him

Man paid over R100k lobola divorced after 3 years, SA feels for him

A man opened up about his failed marriage on Twitter when the timeline was discussing lobola rates People wer…

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"Terrifying": Man Struck by Lightning at Cincinnati Golf Course Survives Terrifying Strike

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A man was struck by lightning at a golf course in Cincinnati during a storm on 13 August 2026 Footage captured from inside a vehicle on the foggy, rain-soaked course caught the alarming moment The video went viral after FOX Local shared it, drawing widespread attention online A man survived after being struck by lightning at a golf course in Cincinnati on 13 August 2026. The incident was captured on camera and shared by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, quickly spreading across social media.
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"Looks Messy": SA Military Drill Video Sparks Debate Online Over Formation and Mixed Uniforms

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By Rutendo Masasi Verified
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A TikTok video of a large uniformed formation performing coordinated drills at what appears to be a graduation or training event caught South Africans' attention The clip featured personnel from multiple services, including SAPS, PRASA, EMS and others, marching together in mixed colours South Africans were divided in the comments, with some praising the display and others pointing out issues with the formation A drill video filmed at what looks like a graduation or training parade has divided...
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“So They Relax Skin”: Caro Light Hair Relaxer Leaves South Africans Worried About Skin Bleaching

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By Rutendo Masasi Verified
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*A TikTok user known as @grenade203 posted a video on 15 August 2026 showing Caro Light being used to relax hair The clip sparked concern after viewers pointed out that many South Africans apply the same product directly to their skin Mzansi flooded the comments with shock and jokes about what the cream could be doing to people's faces A TikTok video posted on 15 August 2026 has South Africans stopping mid-scroll.
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