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

1396 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"I just go to the shop": Xhosa gent stunned by Nara Smith's DIY Coca Cola recipe

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“Spitting?”: A Joburg woman tried sushi for the first time, but SA is unimpressed by her behaviour

People

a month ago

"You invited your girl": Gent gets his Port Elizabeth girl to drink umqombothi

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Be the teacher that you needed": Eastern Cape teacher braiding students' hair melts hearts

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"This is probably illegal": Cape Town woman shares plug for 90% discounted shoes from high-end store

People

2 months ago

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"Had to leave my footprints here": SA dancer shines at New York Times Square with viral moves

People

2 months ago

"Cut costs": Johannesburg man shares tips for cutting costs on lights that could save 80 percent

People

2 months ago

A Johannesburg electricity expert shared how one table lamp can replace four downlights, cutting home lighting costs by 80%. Smart plug tips included for savings.

"Minister of enjoyment": KwaZulu-Natal kid's Gucci birthday spoils go viral

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal mother treats her son to a luxury Gucci shopping spree for his birthday. The video shows the boy's excitement at a designer store in Durban.

"It's not vandalised": Zulu gent amazed by public toilets in South Korea

People

2 months ago

South African teacher in Korea shows spotless public toilets with advanced features. Mzansi is stunned by the comparison to local facilities, some claim it's AI.

"I don't hate the DA": Woman rants about the DA's recent actions

People

2 months ago

South African woman responds to criticism about her DA views, citing international incidents and sovereignty concerns. Her video sparked a heated political debate.

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"We need to cleanse this poison": Woman complains about Mzansi's method of celebrating

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African woman's video criticising alcohol culture sparked debate. She argues that people turn to drinking for celebrations and problems, calling for change.

"I'm feeling so confident": Shopping trip turns magical as a retired ouma gets chosen for a makeover

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A retired school teacher got a surprise makeover during a mall shopping trip. Ayana clothing transformed the grandmother's confidence with a stunning yellow dress.

"Up to 70% off designer sunnies": Cape Town woman reveals plug for massive designer sunglasses sale

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town woman shared where to get designer sunglasses at 70% off, including Ray-Bans for R600, leaving South Africans questioning the authenticity.

"Congratulations!": Shoprite cashier graduates and flexes her accomplishment at work in viral video

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A Shoprite cashier went viral after sharing an emotional video of her graduation day, inspiring South Africans with her determination to succeed while working.

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"Never saw the last part coming": Teacher doing Magumba dance challenge with students goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A teacher went viral after joining her students in the Magumba dance challenge, with South Africans praising her for creating a fun learning environment.

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