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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"Why did it stop with my boy there?": 9-year-old gets stuck in the middle of a zipline

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You don’t swim here": Stunning scene of kitesurfers at 7pm showcases Cape Town's perfect conditions

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“I’m there”: SA reacts to resort’s crowning ceremony of next Mr. Omarama video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Haibo!”: Professional’s risky boomslang rescue from Stellenbosch roof gives SA anxiety

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Food and Hennessy gone!”: SA family’s resort visit disrupted by unruly monkey heist

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Healing my inner child": Woman’s journey of building mom’s dream home touches SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"R10,500 Plus Medical Aid and Pension": Woman’s TikTok sparks debate about nanny wages

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An SA mother's TikTok video about nanny wages sparked nationwide conversation about fair compensation for childcare workers, revealing different arrangements.

"If you don’t get it, you will": Mzansi group’s silent groove at estate party has people talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of party-goers found a creative solution to strict estate noise rules by hosting a silent headphone party, sparking conversations about Estate rules.

"He’s been waiting for this moment": Man’s offbeat dance moves at concert leave SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch one man's carefree dance moves capture the attention of an entire concert. Ignoring the beat, he creates his own vibe and sets the perfect mood for 2025.

"Never give up, never what?": Mzansi inspired by 36-year-old woman finishing 2nd matric year

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A 36-year-old South African woman inspired TikTok users by sharing her journey of continuing matric for the second year, encouraging others to pursue education.

"Will says it’s mine": Woman removes fence after family tries taking late Gogo’s house

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's struggle to protect her inheritance turns physical as she removes a fence installed by feuding family members, showing the effects of property disputes.

"Me chasing my dreams in 2025": Man’s battle with runaway beach tent has SA howling

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch how one man's determined chase after his runaway beach tent became a viral metaphor for pursuing dreams in 2025, sparking creative comparisons from viewers.

"Very neat for a man": Man’s first double bed and wardrobe purchase inspires SA

People

a year ago

A Nelspruit man's celebration of purchasing his first double bed and wardrobe captures the hearts of South Africans, sparking conversations about independence.

"R8 billion on booze?": Man’s reality check about SA’s December spending has people divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man's response to SA's R8 billion December alcohol spending sparks debate about financial priorities as January brings rising costs and back-to-school expenses.

"From Cash Kontant to Cash Crusaders": Man’s joke about January woes has SA feeling seen

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch how one man's fun take on transitioning from the Cash Kontant trend to Cash Crusaders reality perfectly captures the back-to-school shopping struggle.

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