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

2137 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

Author's articles

Diepkloof Hostel residents left in the dark after city fails to pay Eskom nearly R20 million

People

a month ago

Ekurhuleni housing project sits incomplete after city used wrong grant to fund construction

People

a month ago

"One of those experiences...": Dua Lipa shares love for SA after incredible Kruger trip

People

a month ago

"Mum, are you watching?": Durban North toddler playing rugby melts hearts with his aura on the field

Family and Relationships

a month ago

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"The catch?": Store selling branded items at dirt cheap prices has SA asking serious questions

People

a month ago

"The money is good": Boni Xaba discusses clinical psychologist intern salary in SA

People

a month ago

"Just a maternity photoshoot": Gent surprises bae with proposal during maternity photoshoot

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A young South African man turned his pregnant partner's maternity photoshoot into a surprise proposal, and the emotional moment has gone viral on TikTok.

"Rest in Power Queen": Woman who spent R800 on her wedding dies in childbirth at 32

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Kiara Brokenbrough, who went viral for her budget wedding in 2022, passed away during childbirth. Her newborn son Jonah survived and remains in the NICU.

"When God has his hands on you": Instagram reaches out to Ethiopian teen taking over fashion

People

a month ago

Instagram officially reached out to Ethiopian teen fashion creator Kaluputics to feature him on their platform, but no one has been able to get a response from him.

"I'm already losing friends": Comedian Urzila Carlson settles who is the best between AU vs NZ vs SA

Family and Relationships

a month ago

South African born comedian Urzila Carlson was put on the spot to pick winners between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa across different categories.

"My heart could explode": Interracial couple's lobola negotiations melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Botswana doctor shared a heartwarming video of her lobola negotiations with her Australian partner, whose family arrived in full traditional attire.

"May God keep me for you": Mum matching outfits with daughter leaves SA smiling in sweet winter look

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A mum and her little daughter won South Africa's hearts after stepping out in perfectly matching winter outfits, complete with coordinating coats, shoes and bags.

"R229 for all-you-can-eat sushi": Woman shares affordable sushi restaurant gem in Joburg

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Johannesburg woman shared her experience at Miyako Restaurant in Greenside, where an all-you-can-eat buffet with sushi, spring rolls and desserts costs just R229.