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

1828 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“They failed her”: Nigerian man gives chilling account after singer Ifunanya Nwangene’s death

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“They can live with you”: Snake expert warns of snakes in homes after Ifunanya Nwangene’s fatal bite

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"One salary built a life before": SA gent discusses a 1995 salary vs cost of living in 2026

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"Will it give me diabetes?": UK woman unimpressed with SA Woolies products leaves SA defensive

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"We want R6 million": Cape Town petrol attendants expect huge tip from Ferrari driver

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"Where are you even going?": Boerboel takes man on a walk in hilarious SA moment

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"Cannot believe I get to live here": Boston woman shares her story moving to live in SA for 1 year

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An American woman from Boston shared her journey moving all the way from the US to Gqeberha, South Africa, for a year to complete her master's degree.

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"It's not perfect": Cape Town woman shares what she wished she knew before starting her SA business

Women Empowerment

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A Cape Town woman who built a R14.5 million business in South Africa shared the main things that she wishes she knew before starting her company.

"Taken from her tribe": SA woman frightened by convertible car has global viewers in stitches

People

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A South African woman's terrified reaction to a convertible car roof closing went viral, as the clip got up 5.8 million views as she screamed in panic.

"Farther from Earth than ever before": Deep dive into NASA's upcoming planned missions to the Moon

People

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NASA's Artemis II mission will soon send humans farther from Earth than ever recorded, testing their systems for a 10-day journey around the Moon.

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"Think smart, not hard": Joburg woman scores big bargain on Cotton On swimwear for R50

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A Johannesburg woman shared a video about finding five Cotton On swimwear pieces for R50 at Woodmead, sparking a shopping frenzy across South Africa.

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"Blame them": Gent gets SA riled up about youth unemployment crisis with old clip of Blade Nzimande

People

a month ago

A man shared an old clip of politician Blade Nzimande discussing unemployment and sparked heated debate about who's to blame for South Africa's job crisis.

"I thought I was going to get in trouble": KZN mysterious Ramsgate beach statue artist found

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The mystery artist behind Ramsgate's stunning driftwood statues has been found, and he's looking for work so he can move to the coastal town permanently.

"What's happening?": Northern Cape man debunks claims of revolts happening in Orania

Family and Relationships

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A Northern Cape man debunked claims of revolts happening in Orania by sharing footage of families enjoying a peaceful day at their community pool.

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"Not enough experience": KZN unemployed woman shows harsh reality of door-to-door job hunting

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A KwaZulu-Natal woman documented her first day of door-to-door job hunting and faced multiple rejections, leaving South Africans relating to her struggle.

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