Nerissa Naidoo

Education: Diploma in Mechanical Draughting, Damelin (2019-2021), TEFL and TESOL certificate, TEFL Universal (2023)

Experience: Journalist, Briefly News (2024-present) Writer & Editor, Entail.ai (2023-24) Ghostwriter, TUW Dibbly (2021-24) Writer, Featherpen.org (2021-25) Copy Editor, National Today (2023-25) Social Media Manager, Naleli Home Decor (2019-22)

Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za

2632 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"You are making us proud": Durban woman takes Mzansi vibes to China with kiddies dance lessons

People

11 months ago

"Confusing": Afrikaner man explains the difference of "now, now now and just now" to American wife

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"I'm not happy": Joburg's Desmond Koolen sends a message to the Springboks after a crushing defeat

People

11 months ago

"I'll never forget today": SA community in Korea celebrates woman's wedding

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"It's been nothing short of magical": Inspiring woman goes from cabin crew to commercial pilot

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Just like that, the meat was gone": Woman's braai moment ruined as eagle steals her food

People

a year ago

"Y'all suing": KwaZulu-Natal woman's discovery of China Hyper Store goes viral

People

a year ago

A KwaZulu-Natal woman discovered the China Hyper furniture store in Tongaat, sparking viral debate about whether it's copying Checkers Hyper branding.

"Lacks context": Mzansi is unsatisfied with a construction engineer's estimates of building a home

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A construction engineer shared a detailed estimate for building a South African home, breaking down costs from foundations to finishes using professional methods.

"Never xem": Woman gets written letter from neighbour that changes her mind about answering door

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared a handwritten letter from a Jehovah's Witness neighbour that made her reconsider avoiding visitors at her gate, sparking discussion about kindness.

"What a view": Cape Town content creator captures time-lapse of blood moon total lunar eclipse

People

a year ago

A Cape Town content creator captured stunning time-lapse footage of the blood moon total lunar eclipse from Table Mountain, attracting over 170,000 views.

"Who?": Woman tricks husband into singing birthday song to ex boyfriend in funny prank

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Content creator @misstee_mom tricked her husband into singing Happy Birthday to her ex boyfriend in viral prank that attracted over 13,000 reactions from viewers.

"Cape Town on a budget": Travel enthusiast shows how to tour Cape Town on a budget

People

a year ago

Travel enthusiast @msafiri.lifestyle shared 14 budget-friendly Cape Town activities ranging from free attractions to affordable experiences under R500 per person.

"Content is costly": Gent smashes GTR vehicle immediately after take-off

People

a year ago

Durban content creators @dalaucrew shared viral footage of a Nissan GTR R35 crash that left the expensive supercar severely damaged after hitting roadside barriers.

"Don't walk!": Port Elizabeth warehouse plug for Woolies marked down sneakers

People

a year ago

A Port Elizabeth mother shared a clip showing Mad Price Warehouse selling Woolies boys' sneakers for R120, sparking a viral response from bargain-hunters across SA.

"Which one matches the sneaker?": Johannesburg woman's spending spree at Gucci goes viral

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman shared her luxury shopping experience at Gucci, trying multiple designer handbags and asking followers to help choose the best item.

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