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

2632 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Look, it has a baby": Chinese locals fascinated by African woman and her baby at a Beijing mall

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You did this": Johannesburg domestic worker Yaya sells out homemade rusks in 30 minutes

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"You can count on me": Cape Town Wynberg Boys' aura charms Mzansi with new war cry

People

a year ago

"Please leave pap": Woman pleads for Mzansi to stop making new pap recipes after viral food trends

People

a year ago

"You can't download food": Man shares why he thinks farmers are more important than any other job

People

a year ago

"You don't have time to whine": Woman shows perfect winter travel plans for day trip to Lesotho

People

a year ago

"Our dearest Olo!": Friend shares touching video of Olorato Mongale's full-of-life moments

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartbroken friend shared a touching tribute video of Olorato Mongale's vibrant moments, showing her love for life three weeks after her tragic death.

"I won't move to the USA": Woman who earns in dollars shows R10k weekly grocery shopping spree

People

a year ago

A woman earning in dollars shared her R10,000 weekly grocery shopping routine at Checkers, explaining how foreign currency makes luxury living possible in SA.

"This store is your plug": Johannesburg woman reveals Woolies cake factory plug in viral video

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman shared a viral TikTok video showing a Kempton Park cake factory that produces treats matching Woolworths' quality and delicious taste.

A South African woman is making waves in the financial services industry

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Meghna Ravjee has become one of SA's top CFOs at Ashburton Investments, breaking barriers and driving transformation in the traditionally male-dominated sector.

"Can you relate?": Joburg woman shows off stylish modern home with everything perfectly organised

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman's tour of her perfectly organised modern home has gone viral, with thousands relating to her need to keep everything in exact order.

"What do we do with our Smeg?": Joburg woman complains about adult life after kitchen trends change

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman's dilemma about her expensive Smeg appliance collection after KitchenAid became trendy has sparked debate about keeping up with home trends.

"Giving birth ain't cheap": Woman shares medical bill breakdown of giving birth in private hospital

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A new mother's detailed breakdown of her R74,030 private hospital birth costs has sparked debate about South Africa's expensive healthcare system and accessibility.

"After 15 months": Wife's emotional reunion with SANDF husband after deployment in DRC melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A wife's emotional reunion with her husband after 15 months of SANDF deployment in DRC shows the sacrifices military families make during dangerous overseas missions

"They're having sales": Joburg woman reveals cheap place for quality brands with up to 75% discounts

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg content creator showed stores offering up to 75% discounts on quality brands like Adidas and Levi's, sending bargain hunters into a shopping frenzy.

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