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

2139 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“The truth behind Orania”: Gent shows off small South African town with virtual tour

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“We built our home in silence”: Woman shows family her new home only when it was almost complete

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“He still continues to eat”: Gent shows police the dangers of eating hot cross buns

People

a year ago

“My dad is a Maruti, I get unlimited sins”: Afrikaans gent explains why he can commit unlimited sins

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Ghost breath for cotton candy”: American shows off his Afrikaans

People

a year ago

“Thank you, God, amen”: Mom teaches kids good habit before eating

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“He probably would’ve taken it”: Landlord stunned as non-paying tenant turned property into nightclub

People

a year ago

A family's residential property was secretly transformed into a fully operational nightclub by a non-paying tenant, complete with a pool, bar and advertised suites.

“RIP Jan”: Jack Russell dog dies a hero after taking on cobra

People

a year ago

A brave Jack Russell named Jan died after being bitten by a Cape cobra while protecting his owner's farm. Snake expert shares the heartbreaking final moments.

“I’m black, but I wish this could happen in the whole country”: Afrikaner shows close look at Orania

People

a year ago

A South African tour guide gives viewers a rare look inside Orania, the controversial Afrikaner-only town that's growing faster than any other settlement.

“She asked him if her taxes are paying his domestic worker”: Traffic officer shames sassy motorist

People

a year ago

A resurfaced clip shows a traffic officer's witty response to a motorist who claimed he pays her salary, asking if her tax contributions pay for his domestic worker.

“Buying a house is first priority”: SA reacts to lotto winner’s plans for jackpot money

People

a year ago

A lottery winner plans to buy a comfortable home for his family with his R10.8 million jackpot, but won't quit his job despite the windfall, sparking mixed reactions

“The crowd went wild”: UKZN cheerleaders show off their moves, leaving Mzansi cheering

People

a year ago

University of KwaZulu-Natal cheerleaders delivered an energetic performance featuring both female and male dancers at a campus event in Westville.

“Dancing like you’re on fire!”: Woman brings out killer moves at lux 21st birthday party

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A professional dancer and her friend, celebrating her 21st birthday in a stunning white gown, captivated guests with their synchronized amapiano dance moves.

“The money is inside my money box”: Officer questions kid driving mini car at beach

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A SAPS officer took time from her duties to playfully stop a preschooler driving a toy car at the beach, asking for her license and pretending to issue a fine.

“The snoring is too loud!”: Supportive dad keeps daughter awake during late-night study session

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A father supporting his daughter's late-night studying went viral after she shared a video showing him asleep on the couch at 2:11 am, refusing to leave her side.

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