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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"My son got the same gift": Woman’s empty Christmas present video from baby daddy has SA hurting

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The girl he blocked vs the girl now": Gogo's epic transformation has Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Try God, He is a provider": Woman shares journey from cleaner to construction company owner

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Messing with the wrong girl": Self-proclaimed international lawyer causes scene at police station

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I look like a circus clown": Woman’s Audi interior melts in extreme Durban heat

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Leave me and my stove alone": Cape Town men turn kitchen appliance into working braai

People

a year ago

"My heart raced in excitement": Husband falls for wife’s R5 lottery prank

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman's lottery prank on her husband went viral after she revealed winning just R5.10, leaving him speechless and ignoring her calls.

"She really fell for him": Marriage proposal on jetskis goes wrong in sweetest way

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A marriage proposal on jetskis went viral after the bride-to-be accidentally fell into the water, creating an unforgettable moment that had TikTok users swooning.

"This is me": UK lady living in Cape Town brags about house costing same as London 2-bedroom

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A UK woman living in Cape Town went viral after showing how her luxury home costs the same as a basic two-bedroom apartment in central London, sparking discussion.

"Had the same thought process": Woman drools over man at rugby match, SA identifies him

People

a year ago

A woman's TikTok video pointing out an attractive security guard at a rugby match went viral as South Africans identified him as Armand Van Willingh.

"I’ll never want chocolate that bad": R999 for Lindt chocolate at Checkers has SA wild

People

a year ago

A viral TikTok video showing Lindt chocolate priced at R999 at Checkers has sparked debate among South Africans about luxury pricing during Januworry.

"Maybe it’s not happening": Man makes getting driver’s license his New Year’s goal since 2022

People

a year ago

Watch as a TikToker humorously shares his three-year journey of trying to get his driver's license, making it his New Year's resolution yet again for 2025.

"You live under my roof": Mom disciplines police officer son, SA can't deal

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch as a SA police officer faces his toughest authority yet - his mother waiting at the door with a stick after hearing about his night shift shenanigans.

"A beautiful bride to a widow": Woman’s heartbreaking loss after just 11 months of marriage

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Young widow shares emotional transition from wedding day happiness to visiting her husband's grave just 11 months later, sparking conversation about grief in SA.

"Never give up": Woman uses last savings to start kota and chips business

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Watch as a woman transforms a room into a kota and chips business using her last savings, inspiring South Africans with her entrepreneurial spirit amid tough times.

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