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

2633 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"We don't speak the same English": US woman gives advice to 49 Afrikaner refugees

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It's open for anyone in the race minority": Man breaks down the new refugee application process

People

a year ago

"My present is a Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe": Tshia Smith gets R1.8 million push present from husband

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Taking his cap off in respect": Afrikaner youngsters show Ramaphosa proper manners during visit

People

a year ago

"We grew up without cars at home": Woman buys new car, cousin prays over it

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Knowing you, the transformation is going to be epic": Woman renovates RDP home

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"I know this guy": Mzansi disturbed by creepy man in unisex bathroom making woman feel uncomfortable

People

a year ago

A video shows a man harassing a woman in a unisex bathroom, with viewers revealing he's done this before, sparking safety concerns about gender-neutral toilets.

"To be that desperate to drink that much water": Snake drinks from a cup, netizens in disbelief

a year ago

A viral video of a snake completely submerging its head to drink from a glass has sparked concern online, with viewers questioning whether it was deprived of water.

"Donald got scammed": First batch of Afrikaners arriving in the US to warm welcome sparks chatter

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of 49 white SA families arriving as refugees in the USA has divided netizens, with US officials greeting them warmly whilst SA denies any persecution exists.

"Their fridges are like double our size": South Africans show experiences after landing in the US

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African tourist documented his shock at American supermarkets filled with processed foods, massive portions and almost endless flavour options.

"We are excited": American citizen excited to welcome 49 Afrikaner refugees shares message

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American woman shared a welcoming video for 49 Afrikaners leaving South Africa as refugees. Her message about MAGA-ing sparked mixed reactions online.

"Happy Mother's Day": 8-year-old prepares breakfast in bed for mum

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An eight-year-old girl from KwaZulu-Natal prepared breakfast in bed for her mother on Mother's Day without any help. Watch the sweet moment that divided viewers.

"You got far enough on your own, celebrate": gent pulls out killer moves on graduation stage

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A KwaZulu-Natal graduate's spectacular dance performance during his ceremony went viral after he performed backflips and splits on stage, sparking mixed reactions.

"Lord knows the generational curses broken by this very moment": SA lady flexes New York apartment

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A content creator from Cape Town shared a video celebrating her new apartment in New York City that sparked conversation about heating and living costs abroad.

"Why did we eat?": Curro learners celebrate 100 years of Afrikaans as an official language

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Curro Westbrook learner's TikTok showing their school's unique braai celebration for 100 years of Afrikaans went viral. The entire school community came together.

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