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

1857 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Why was it not towed?": Damaged taxi barging forward on a Joburg road leaves SA confused

People

2 months ago

"Why am I white?": Nurse shares the daily struggles of a South African working in the USA

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Where are you?": KwaZulu-Natal twins blessed with two brand new Proton X50s leaves SA emotional

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"I don't like walking": Johannesburg gent dared to book a 1 meter Uber ride leaves driver in shock

People

2 months ago

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“Government officials duh”: R178m lotto winners spark salty SA reaction with travel plans

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Lord have mercy": Northern Cape gent complains about 33°C temperature in Upington at 1:30am

People

2 months ago

"My heart is full": Johannesburg gogo gifts young woman a VW Golf Mk1 and Mzansi begs to be adopted

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Johannesburg grandmother surprises granddaughter with VW Golf Mark 1 as a gift, leaving South Africans emotional and begging to exchange their own grannies.

"This is peanuts": Woman shows reach truck driver's payslip leaves Mzansi divided

People

2 months ago

Woman shares reach truck driver's payslip showing R14,000 take-home pay at logistics company, sparking debate over whether the salary is fair or too low.

"She feels closer": Namibia family shares Cindy the baboon's final resting place after her passing

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Namibian family shares emotional memorial for Cindy the baboon one month after her passing, with the tribute under a tree where she used to sit leaving many in tears

"My girl gets whatever she wants": Gent spoils his bae with iPhone 17 Pro Max worth R30k

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African forex trader spoils girlfriend with iPhone 17 Pro Max worth R30,999, sparking debate online about the expensive gift and who actually paid.

"It just gets better": Popular UK model tries out seafood in Cape Town with no menu restaurant

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

UK TikTok star Josh Miln visits unique Camps Bay seafood restaurant where diners choose fish from the fishmonger instead of ordering from a menu.

"I should have stayed home": Man's Table Mountain hike takes a turn for the worst in wild winds

People

2 months ago

Cape Town outdoor enthusiast battles extreme winds while hiking Table Mountain, admitting his mum was right about staying home as conditions turn dangerous.

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"Marketing Woolworths": KZN gent flexing Woolies groceries in his fridge leaves Mzansi divided

People

2 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal man shares video flexing Woolworths groceries in his fridge, but South Africans get distracted by the condition of his refrigerator instead.

"They don't own the land": Gent explains why black farmers are struggling in South Africa

People

2 months ago

Political podcaster shares expert explanation of why black farmers struggle in South Africa, with land ownership and access to capital identified as main obstacles.

"Only here": Cape Town ultramarathon runners give proudly SA vibes with harmonies 35km into race

People

2 months ago

Cape Town ultramarathon runners singing harmonies 35km into a 90km race capture proudly South African moment that has international viewers wanting to join.

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