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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“That Coke price is for the 2 litre”: Woman’s expenses on food at Gold Reef shock Mzansi

People

a year ago

“Having your own place is a win”: Woman’s shack renovations inspire Mzansi

Women Empowerment

a year ago

“Then you’ll hear someone asking why”: Gent shares why he can’t help wife carry groceries

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Then you’ll hear someone asking why”: Gent shares why he can’t help wife carry groceries

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“I've gone through an entire year of initiation”: Afrikaner sangoma shares her story

People

a year ago

“Who does the screening for these jobs?”: Salary of parliamentary cleaner sparks debate

People

a year ago

“What a confidence booster”: Woman fangirls after Cassper responds to Hosh Karamaima vid

People

a year ago

A young content creator couldn't contain her excitement when South African hip-hop star Cassper Nyovest commented "HOSH' KARAMAIMA" on her TikTok dance video.

“Necking is the process”: Snake handler catches one of the most venomous snakes in Africa

People

a year ago

A professional snake catcher demonstrated how to safely capture one of Africa's most venomous snakes, the Boomslang, as onlookers watch with fascination.

“Kids will humble you”: Woman makes pizza bread for daughter’s school lunch

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A creative mother shows how to make an easy air fryer pizza bread sandwich for her toddler's school lunch, while other parents share their kids' food preferences.

“It’s cheaper to buy in bulk”: Woman shows essential shopping haul

People

a year ago

One mother shared her bi-weekly shopping haul featuring baby essentials, snacks and medicines, showing how she saves money by comparing prices across stores.

“She’s definitely the best big sister”: 11-year-old takes care of baby brother

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A proud mom shared touching footage of her 11-year-old daughter expertly caring for her baby brother while still excelling at school, earning praise from viewers.

“We ended up with 102 red belly black snakes”: Venomous reptiles found in couple’s yard, reactions

People

a year ago

A couple got the shock of their lives when what they thought was just a few snakes turned into a mega-nest of 102 venomous red-bellied black snakes in their yard.

“South Africans are really so funny”: US woman raves about SAns’ kindness and humour

People

a year ago

An American traveller shares heartwarming stories of South Africans' kindness and humour, from concerned coffee shop staff to those who give unexpected compliments.

“Why Cape cobra so famous?”: Man nabs massive Cape cobra while wearing plakkies

People

a year ago

A professional snake catcher showed incredible composure while removing a dangerous Cape cobra from an office building, all while wearing casual flip-flops.

“So now I say goodbye to the old me”: Woman’s weight loss transformation has SA in awe

People

a year ago

A fitness creator has inspired many with her dramatic transformation, revealing her success came through calorie deficit, high protein intake, and strength training.

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