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

2157 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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

Family and Relationships

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

Family and Relationships

a year ago

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

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“All of that coordination though”: Pantsulas using gent as skipping rope

People

a year ago

“Free spirit in the house”: Woman shares how hubby behaves with her family

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“The dog couldn’t care less”: Woman’s great escape turns epic fail as dog gives chase

People

a year ago

“SAPS, take the challenge”: SA crushing over hot firefighters in CPT

People

a year ago

Cape Town firefighters went viral for their energetic shirtless dance routine ahead of the city's carnival, showcasing their impressive physiques.

“Baptized and ready to take flight”: Traditional celebration of new pilot gets tongues wagging

People

a year ago

A newly qualified pilot shared footage of his unusual initiation ceremony involving water, feathers, and laughter after completing his first solo flight.

“Only a 5-and-a-half-hour flight!”: Man shows direct flight experience from CPT to Antarctica

People

a year ago

A travel content creator shared his unique experience flying directly from Cape Town to Antarctica on a modified cargo plane with portaloos and makeshift seating.

“Sweet dreams tsa di astronauts”: Woman creates cosmic bedroom with online purchase

People

a year ago

A woman recommends a R500 astronaut-shaped space projector from Takealot that displays cosmic scenes on her ceiling, claiming it helps her sleep better.

“You are very brave, sister”: Woman getting chummy with snake at family gathering

People

a year ago

A fitness trainer showed her fearless side by handling a small ball python at a family gathering, causing screams when she playfully approached others with it.

“Wanting her to like me”: Woman shows what it’s like to meet halfssister she never knew about

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared her story of connecting with a half-sister she only discovered recently, reflecting on the challenges of building a sibling bond in adulthood.

“He took time to process the message”: Woman plays prank on husband

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman on an intercultural relationship page pranked her sleeping husband by saying she was going to meet her ex. His delayed reaction had Mzansi in stitches.

“Toyota Etios is one of the best”: Petrol attendant shows off her ride

Women Empowerment

a year ago

An Engen petrol attendant proudly showed off her Toyota Etios on TikTok, earning praise for her financial discipline and practical choice of vehicle.

“These homes are quality”: Americans enjoy real estate tour in SA

People

a year ago

Americans on a real estate tour in South Africa were impressed by luxury homes costing under $312,000 that would be worth millions in the US. See the reactions.

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