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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"What a beautiful man": Afrikaner gent vibes to "Ngishutheni" by Goon Flavour, Mzansi ladies swoon

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"OK, but that's way nicer": Woman pays little bro tax when ordering dessert at restaurant

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a year ago

"Hard pass!": woman's close call with wild hyena during feeding experience leaves viewers shocked

People

a year ago

"Be happy": Malcolm Wentzel shares sweet moments with domestic worker Thembi ahead of Mother's Day

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"They are finally leaving": Trump to welcome first white South African refugees, Mzansi relieved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I love this... woman moving mountains": Woman shows career success in male dominated field

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"People always answer the call": Limpopo boys behind Novar app raise R80k in 24hrs

People

a year ago

Two self-taught coders from rural Limpopo received R80,000 in donations within 24 hours after their story went viral, with funds now reaching R120,000.

"I need that rug in my life": Woman shows bedroom makeover in RDP house

People

a year ago

A Free State woman transformed her basic bedroom into a stylish space with a headboard, pedestals, mirror and decorative items that impressed social media users.

"Fake it till you make it": Woman manifests degree, finally achieves goals and graduates

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A student shared how she manifested her graduation by first pretending to receive her degree, then turning that visualisation into reality before age 25.

"I got the keys to my first place": Interior decor of woman's bachelor flat wows Mzansi

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman transformed her empty bachelor flat into a stylish, cosy home by purchasing just one furniture piece each month since July 2024.

"Check your passport every 10 minutes": Mum realises at airport what kid did to passport

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman about to go through passport control discovered her children had turned her passport into an art project with drawings and games all over the pages.

"No more messy cups": Woman shares Pep Home toothbrush holder plug

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg home décor enthusiast shares how she solved her messy bathroom problem with an R11.99 wall-mounted toothbrush holder from PEP Home.

"Haibo!": Spar employee tries tempura sushi for the first time, SA relates to her "avosabi" moment

People

a year ago

A George Spar employee tries sushi for the first time, rates it "10 out of 10" before mistaking wasabi for avocado and having a hilarious reaction.

"Hey hamba!": Mzansi's rhino whisperer stops charging rhino at nature reserve

People

a year ago

A nature guide shows nerves of steel as he calmly stops two approaching rhinos with simple commands, impressing visitors and amusing social media users.

"You are missed": Graduate's heartwarming moment with grandma at workplace has Mzansi tearing up

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A graduate's emotional surprise visit to his grandmum at her recycling job shows how her sacrifice made his education possible, touching thousands online.

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