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

2642 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Bro, are you okay?": Man gets bit by venomous snake in the neck, video goes viral

People

a year ago

“I pay customs after placing my order”: SA intrigued as woman masters getting Shein orders in 5 days

People

a year ago

“I’m a passenger princess”: Woman travels in car with no driver, leaving SA stunned

Cars and Tech

a year ago

“Juggling everything in-between”: Wits student’s journey from kitchen helper to political graduate

Women Empowerment

a year ago

“These statues are our history”: Mzansi takes a closer look at monuments in Orania

People

a year ago

“There’s no way a chicken can get that high”: SA amused with chicken having relationship issues

People

a year ago

“We have to recount 100 times”: Woman shows what it’s like to cook supper for a very large family

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman shared a TikTok video showing the enormous task of preparing dinner for her large family every day, dishing out food onto 22 plates.

“Some didn’t get the exposure”: Petrol attendants show off soccer skills at work

People

a year ago

A professional freestyle footballer captured the moment several petrol attendants at a Shell garage showcased their impressive football skills during their break.

“Your Tswana dance moves must be perfect”: French groom participates in traditional Tswana wedding

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A content creator shared a beautiful video of her traditional Tswana wedding ceremony where her French groom and his family fully embraced South African customs.

“Will he still like me?”: Woman shows before and after results of bleaching cream, SA concerned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's before-and-after video showing dramatic results from skin bleaching has sparked debate after she worried her partner might reject her natural appearance.

“Mufasa vs forest cobra”: Lion attacking snake doesn’t end well in scary encounter

People

a year ago

A viral video from Zimbabwe captures the dangerous moment when a curious lion approaches a defensive forest cobra, resulting in a lightning-fast strike.

“Is This the New Fashion?”: Woman Forgets the Dress Code, Wears a Towel to a Tavern, SA Unimpressed

People

a year ago

A bizarre video showing a woman confidently shopping at a local tavern while dressed in nothing but a white towel has gone viral, leaving Mzansi concerned.

“I wish I’ll have her energy”: SA captured by Afrikaner grandma’s infectious Amapiano vibes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming video of an Afrikaner grandmother dancing to amapiano music has gone viral, showing her transition from secretly grooving to proudly performing.

“Never gave up”: Woman finally graduates after 10-year academic journey

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A determined woman has gone viral after sharing her 10-year journey to finally graduate with an engineering degree, giving hope to thousands of students.

“Five reasons to beam with pride”: The world showcases South Africa’s remarkable achievements

South Africa

a year ago

South Africa captured global attention for all the right reasons, from being named the friendliest country in the world to making scientific breakthroughs.

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