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

2591 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“They Shouldn’t Pay VAT”: SA Saddened by Pensioner Whose R2,400 SASSA Grant Cannot Cover R3,700 Rent

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Pensioner plug with store discounts for weekly savings for seniors

People

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“We go home”: SA woman explains what makes South Africans different compared to other nationalities

People

a month ago

“I am glad”: SA president picks up toddler during community meet-and-greet, melts Mzansi Hearts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

DA, AfriForum and IRR return to Western Cape High Court to challenge expropriation act

Politics

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“Excellent”: Saps Sebayeng spends 67 minutes for Mandela month helping Limpopo family in need

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Oprah Winfrey expands OWLAG scholarship programme to reach more SA girls nationwide

Women Empowerment

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Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls is closing its Gauteng campus in 2027, shifting to a nationwide scholarship model to reach more girls.

Limpopo police arrest 16 suspects after anti-foreigner March violence in Northam

People

a month ago

SAPS arrested 16 suspects after violence, looting and property destruction linked to an anti-foreigner march in Northam, with the commissioner condemning violence.

Free State residents refuse to vote over 19 years of broken title deed promises

Politics

a month ago

Residents of Albany in Virginia, Free State, say they'll boycott the local government elections after 19 years of unfulfilled title deed promises.

Saps circular on foreign nationals targeting sparks confusion among South Africans

People

a month ago

A SAPS circular instructing officers not to join community groups targeting foreign nationals has sparked confusion and debate among South Africans.

Menlopark vs eg Jansen Noordvaal Cup match abandoned after violent brawl erupts

People

a month ago

A Virseker Noordvaal Cup match between Menlopark and EG Jansen was abandoned after a mass brawl broke out involving players, parents and spectators.

Free State footprints Foundation gifts children books, shoes and uniforms in Bethlehem

Family and Relationships

a month ago

The Footprints Foundation stepped in to help and gifted 125 learners in Bethlehem with school shoes, uniforms, stationery and books to support their education.

Final voter registration day for 2026 local government elections

People

a month ago

The IEC shared an announcement that Sunday, 2 August 2026 is the final day South Africans can register in person to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Operation New broom arrests undocumented migrants in Pretoria market raid

People

a month ago

The Department of Home Affairs conducted an immigration enforcement raid at a Pretoria market as part of Operation New Broom, though some questioned its scale.

“Basically everyone”: US surfer Luke Guinaldo says ‘life is just better’ in SA after Cape visit

Family and Relationships

a month ago

US surfer Luke Guinaldo shared his contrasting experiences in South Africa and the US, with his caption "life is just better here" striking a chord with locals.

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