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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“Sweetness with a price tag”: Woman tries R89 Checkers cake, says it used to be R60

People

a year ago

“Pedros chicken platter for R499.90”: Woman shows new Pedros platter, SA reacts to value

People

a year ago

“I had to press the brakes to save lives”: Guy slams brakes in taxi after driver passes out

People

a year ago

“Only if you do your homework”: Teacher dances with pupils, Mzansi wants to go back to school

People

a year ago

“Isn’t that the same thing Mugabe used?”: US man sings song to Ramaphosa, SA fuming

People

a year ago

“I was getting 62k per month”: Woman reveals safety officer’s salary slip showing R21k basic pay

People

a year ago

“I was quite impressed”: Woman feels sorry for taxi driver squashed by vendor’s stock

People

a year ago

A woman's clip of a taxi driver navigating while surrounded by a street vendor's merchandise has sparked debate about working conditions in the taxi industry.

“Don’t rush ko skoloto”: Car salesman reveals which cars you can afford on an R8k salary

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A car salesman's TikTok video showing which cars people can afford on an R8k salary has sparked debate about vehicle financing, with many warning about hidden costs.

“I only ate ribs”: Friends debate who owes what after massive restaurant feast

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady captured the moment her friend group tried to figure out who ordered what after enjoying a massive feast at a restaurant, sparking debate about bill-splitting

“Dancing in capital letters”: Guests at biracial couple’s wedding show off epic dance moves

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man's video of a biracial wedding has gone viral, showcasing unity through dance as black and white guests celebrate together, with one gent stealing the spotlight

“Eskom’s pushing our creativity”: Singer uses cheese grater to cook during Stage 6 loadshedding

People

a year ago

A singer's innovative solution to cooking during load shedding using a cheese grater has inspired Mzansi, while Eskom explains the return to extended power cuts.

“Living my best life at res”: Student shows off hearty meal that would get her in trouble at home

People

a year ago

South African university student's viral TikTok about residence dining freedom sparks conversations about student life and monthly food budgets in 2025.

“It was perfect”: Woman gets down on one knee in heart-melting proposal

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Touching same-sex proposal video goes viral as a South African woman surprises her girlfriend with a romantic gesture, showcasing love's beauty in modern Mzansi.

“Meet me at the 4, 8, 12”: Teacher’s Bruno Mars-inspired math song takes internet by storm

People

a year ago

A primary school teacher's approach to teaching multiplication tables through popular music goes viral, showcasing how teachers can make maths creative.

“Free LinkedIn courses can land you remote jobs”: Woman shares game-changing learning plug

Education

a year ago

One content creator shared a guide to accessing free LinkedIn Learning courses for remote work opportunities, helping South Africans get remote jobs.

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