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

2028 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“I think today might be my last day”: SA teacher in South Korea gets fired over contract dispute

People

a year ago

“We’re going shopping somewhere else”: Shoppers hide behind shelves during mall robbery

People

a year ago

“I don’t think I cooked it enough”: Woman screams as marinated fish comes alive

People

a year ago

“Gqwashu”: Siya Kolisi and dad share special moment after Sharks match, leaving SA emotional

Celebrities

a year ago

“Brother is making porridge”: Afrikaner boy teaches kids how to make pap in a three-legged pot

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Makro did me dirty, I’m in tears”: Online shopper devastated by MD Bedding’s 3-seater couch

People

a year ago

“How many animals did you have?”: Woman shares effective cockroach-killing hack

People

a year ago

A content creator shared her simple yet effective cockroach-killing solution using washing powder, Dettol, and water that eliminated her pest problem immediately.

“God is there”: Dr. Celiwe drops Nigerian surname on social account and captured scouting mansion

Family and Relationships

a year ago

South African medical doctor Celiwe has removed her Nigerian husband's surname from her social media accounts and was spotted viewing a potential new home.

“This is too cheap, even for us!”: American psyched about $1 haircut in SA

People

a year ago

A US man living in SA shared his amazement after getting a haircut for just R20 in a small Western Cape town, highlighting the significant cost differences.

“Where is the driver?”: Fastway delivery Quantum speeding along highway puzzles SA

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A Fastway courier quantum speeding along a highway with no visible driver has sparked theories ranging from reclined seats to supernatural explanations.

“I don’t have a sad story”: Woman shares personal success timeline from degree to business owner

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman shared her impressive 10-year journey of consistent success, from earning her degree to purchasing multiple cars and eventually focusing on her business.

“It’s love”: Woman’s ugly cries when mom and aunt fly in to witness WG robing touch hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman was moved to tears when her mother and aunt unexpectedly visited to attend her Wesley Guild robing ceremony, capturing the powerful bond of family support.

“Expensive junk”: Woman’s search for R8k dining table at Coricraft Clearance Centre disappoints

People

a year ago

A woman discovered the disappointing reality of junk at the Coricraft Clearance Centre while searching for a dining table, before finding her perfect piece elsewhere

“I’ll never allow my child to go outside”: Kid surprises mom and dad with a frog, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video shows a young boy's innocent frog discovery sending his parents into panic mode as they leap from the couch screaming, while the camerawoman laughs.

“Electric seats, we don’t pull here”: Woman gushes over bestie’s new car

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's genuine excitement exploring her best friend's new Mercedes-Benz GLE went viral, with her amazed reactions to the luxury features winning hearts online.

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