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Rianette Cluley

Rianette Cluley

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Director and Chief Editor, Briefly News

Durban

Biography

Rianette Cluley is a senior content specialist, who previously worked as a journalist and photographer for award-winning local-community publications within the Caxton group. Rianette's natural leadership skills, as well as her passion for story-telling over the past 15 years, have culminated in a successful career with Briefly News. Her love for writing is echoed by her team of creative and professional writers who keep South Africans and fans across the globe entertained and informed. Rianette is the Director and Media Project Manager of Briefly News. She completed the Journalism AI Academy (Google News initiative, 2023) and obtained a certificate for completing the Reuters Introduction to Digital Journalism, sponsored by the Meta Journalism Project (November 2023).

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lifestyle advertorial.Current affairs entertainment human interest

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Total articles 387

  • Briefly News’ Chief Editor Selected for Thomson Reuters Foundation AI Newsroom Mentoring Programme

    By Mlondi Mkhize, Rianette Cluley Verified

    Jan. 17, 2025

  • SA Queer Movement and Stakeholders to Celebrate Pride Month at Midrand Rainbow Pride Event

    By Rianette Cluley Verified

    Oct. 03, 2024

  • Unathi Nkayi Looks Like Royalty at SA Fashion Week, Arrives in Mercedes-Benz V-class Worth R3m

    By Rianette Cluley Verified

    Sep. 29, 2024

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Briefly News

Briefly News is a prominent digital media and news platform in South Africa, established in 2014. It is part of the Legit media network, which includes subsidiaries in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. The company is dedicated to socially responsible journalism and is a member of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Media Compact. The platform provides a wide range of content, including current affairs, entertainment, and human interest stories, with a focus on women empowerment. Briefly News also offers advertising solutions, such as desktop and mobile banners, social media branded posts, and custom projects. Additionally, it hosts events like the Entertainment Awards to celebrate South African talent and provides training through a copywriting course. With a significant audience reach, Briefly News ranks among South Africa's largest news websites and is recognized for its engaging content. The company has received accolades, including the African Excellence Award for "Best News & Entertainment Platform" for two consecutive years. Its mission is to enhance public awareness and create impactful news that resonates with South Africans.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

+27 72 109 6979

Founded: 2014