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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“My man, my man, my man”: Woman flaunts luxe spoils from her partner

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Shein, when I catch you my dear”: Woman shows online shopping fail

People

a year ago

“That ‘haibooo’ is a citizenship stamp”: Asian friend doesn’t want to leave SA because of Amapiano

People

a year ago

“Bio and brain engineering”: Man shows drastic appearance transformation while studying engineering

People

a year ago

“Why does South Africa look like the west of Ireland?”: Gent compares SA to Ireland, peeps defensive

People

a year ago

“I’ve made a good decision so far”: Man moves from R5.4k apartment to R2.7k to save money and time

People

a year ago

“Safety glasses is where?”: Landlord welds gate shut without protective gear after no rent, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A landlord's dangerous attempt to lock out a non-paying tenant by welding a gate without safety equipment has sparked concern and laughter on social media.

“That's it! Pop quiz in 2 minutes!”: Kids pull daring prank on teacher

People

a year ago

A viral video shows the moment a classroom full of students pretended to faint simultaneously, causing their confused teacher to panic and flee the room.

“Valuable knowledge in IT”: City of Ekurhuleni offers free short courses, SA reacts

Education

a year ago

Ekurhuleni residents can now access free online IT courses through a partnership between the City, CISCO, and the National Library of South Africa.

“Emihle, she’s so gorgeous”: Stunning Xhosa bride wows in traditional attire

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A stunning Xhosa bride dressed in traditional attire has captivated South Africans in a viral wedding video shared by event planners @wokequeenevents.

“God’s grace has located me”: Woman transforms from retail worker to lecturer with PhD

Women Empowerment

a year ago

An SA woman's journey from working as a Tekkie Town cashier to becoming a university lecturer with a PhD is inspiring social media users across Mzansi.

“Finally! Okra water, here we go”: Woman plugs recipe of okra water for various health benefits

People

a year ago

One lady shares her process for making okra water, a natural remedy said to improve digestion, lower cholesterol, manage blood sugar, and enhance skin texture.

“My son will enjoy his lunch”: Woman shares simple lunch box recipe for kids that impresses Mzansi

People

a year ago

A food creator shared a simple recipe for chicken mayo sandwiches that combines nutrition with kid appeal through a clever egg-dipping and pan-frying technique.

“He’s so embedded in America”: JP Van der Spuy and podcaster call out Elon Musk for not claiming SA

People

a year ago

A podcaster and JP van der Spuy express disappointment that billionaire Elon Musk never acknowledges his Pretoria roots, while SA defend his choice.

“Not 100 percent Dutch people”: Breakdown of Afrikaners’ DNA reveals surprising heritage

People

a year ago

A viral genetics analysis reveals Afrikaners are 98% European with Dutch forming half their ancestry, while their non-European DNA shows more South Asian influence.

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