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

2180 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“I understand your dream is to earn R50k”: Woman gives SA a chuckle with salary claims

People

a year ago

“Keep moving”: From matric top achiever to future lawyer, blind Wits student defies all odds

People

a year ago

“Baba must eat first”: Makoti shares how hubby must eat before everyone else at family events

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Age is a word, not a number, please”: Woman shows loving relationship with much older man

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“I’ve never taken medication before”: SA woman’s Denmark job dream turns into a nightmare, SA reacts

People

a year ago

“Oh my God, I went over a shark”: Kite surfer’s close encounter with shark

People

a year ago

“Yoh! Fire and unity with Felicia Uyashisa”: SA hyped by Wynberg Boys’ war cry

People

a year ago

A video of Wynberg Boys' High School students performing their energetic Felicia uyashisa war cry has gone viral, with South Africans praising the display of unity.

“Nothing stops the grind”: Delivery guy hustling in the rain

People

a year ago

A video of a Checkers Sixty60 delivery driver navigating flooded roads during heavy rainfall has earned massive respect from Mzansi who admire his determination.

“Crispy Dorito-crusted cheese sandwich”: Woman plugs simple recipe for kids’ lunch box

People

a year ago

A content creator has gone viral with her simple yet genius Dorito-crusted cheese sandwich recipe that transforms ordinary lunchbox fare into an exciting meal.

“Adding corn flour makes wings crunchier”: Woman preps simple wings and pizza meal for husband

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A food content creator has shared her simple recipe for crispy air-fried chicken wings paired with store-bought pizza, creating the perfect dinner for couples.

“Wooo, haibo basadi, it works!”: Woman chuffed with R19 Temu tablet

People

a year ago

A woman's TikTok video showing her unboxing a functional R19 tablet from Temu has gone viral, with viewers divided on whether cheap electronics are worth the risk.

“If you mess up, you are a wasted investment”: Teacher’s pep talk sparks debate

People

a year ago

A teacher's motivational speech to young learners has sparked debate after she referred to children who make mistakes as wasted investments for their parents.

“Ladies with belly fat, I got you”: Woman’s product hacks for flat stomach leave SA unconvinced

People

a year ago

A beauty content creator's claim that castor oil and plastic wrap can eliminate belly fat and address women's health issues like fibroids has SA wondering.

“All thanks to God and the Department of Labour”: Woman gets job after 7 years of unemployment

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman's celebration after securing employment following seven years of job hunting has inspired many others still waiting for their breakthroughs.

“Two for one, I really love the idea”: Woman shows taxi with mini supermarket inside

People

a year ago

A Lagos woman's video revealed an innovative taxi that doubles as a convenience store, with snacks hanging from the ceiling and displayed throughout the vehicle.

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