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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"Thank you Jesus": 21-year-old woman gets surprised with new Kia Sonet at dealership

Family and Relationships

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"Ay, these things are too expensive": Woman abandons Woolies shopping cart after seeing prices

People

a year ago

"It's okay to use your hands": Woman’s fork and knife struggle has SA relating

People

a year ago

"Never stops from dawn till dusk": Woman shows reality of daily village chores

People

a year ago

"SONA has turned into Durban July": Malusi Gigaba’s fashion moment sparks debate

People

a year ago

"Help needed, how to marry Zulu girl?": Asian restaurant owner's lobola questions win hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"God overused this facial template": Deputy minister spotted as Sol Phenduka’s twin at SONA 2025

People

a year ago

Deputy Minister Isaac Seitlholo's appearance at SONA 2025 sparked social media frenzy as South Africans noticed his striking resemblance to Sol Phenduka.

"Push to start bling": Woman shows how she made her new Chery Tiggo Cross her own

People

a year ago

An SA woman's creative approach to personalizing her new Chery Tiggo Cross with feminine touches and practical additions inspires vehicle owners across social media.

"Always up at night crying": Student shares heartbreaking reality of res fees struggle

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Walter Sisulu University student's emotional video about struggling to afford residence accommodation highlights the financial challenges facing SA students.

"God came through for me": Woman shares journey from waitress to teacher

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman's journey from waitress to qualified teacher showcases how determination, faith, and support from organizations like KICP can help turn dreams into reality.

"What a lovely experience": Car saleswoman celebrates client’s special Suzuki moment

People

a year ago

A car saleswoman's post of her client's new purchase showcases the joy of achieving vehicle ownership dreams, complete with family celebrations and special moments.

"God’s favourite child": Woman shows inspiring career journey from domestic worker to success

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman's inspiring career progression from domestic worker to successful professional shows how faith and determination can lead to remarkable achievements.

"I need to get married": Man shows real reason for wanting wife after living alone

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A content creator's video about wanting marriage to escape his takeout-dependent lifestyle sparks debate about modern relationship expectations and basic life skills

"Straight from home to res": Rich kid’s lavish university move-in has SA talking

People

a year ago

South African student's luxurious university residence move-in, complete with a dedicated van for her fridge, sparks discussions about privilege and parenting goals.

“Thank you God, I got my own place”: Woman’s first apartment tour has Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Young SA woman inspires thousands with her new apartment tour, featuring modern amenities and thoughtful design that has social media celebrating her success.

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