Best News & Entertainment '24

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

Author's articles

"Gooi hom, oupa en oumas": Nursing home dances to "Hop Hop Spinnekop"

"Gooi hom, oupa en oumas": Nursing home dances to "Hop Hop Spinnekop"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"We only beef with that one country": SA reacts to Kenyans touring Soweto

"We only beef with that one country": SA reacts to Kenyans touring Soweto

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I wanna see that verse": New Christian woman burns old clothes leaving SA stunned

"I wanna see that verse": New Christian woman burns old clothes leaving SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I never wanted to be arrested this bad": Fit SAPS officer goes viral with push-up challenge

"I never wanted to be arrested this bad": Fit SAPS officer goes viral with push-up challenge

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She thinks I’m on Generations": SA reacts to granny-in-law’s reaction to seeing Makoti on TV

"She thinks I’m on Generations": SA reacts to granny-in-law’s reaction to seeing Makoti on TV

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Eyohh, what a waste": SA reacts to young man buying iPhone 13 with SASSA grant savings

"Eyohh, what a waste": SA reacts to young man buying iPhone 13 with SASSA grant savings

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Twin, where have you been?": Dad's nosey habit has children exposing his spy games

"Twin, where have you been?": Dad's nosey habit has children exposing his spy games

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A father's hilarious habit of eavesdropping on arguing neighbors goes viral as his child exposes his spy tactics, sparking relatable stories from across Mzansi.

"Siyambongela uGogo": Family surprises grandmother with brand-new Haval

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African family's heartwarming surprise for their grandmother goes viral as they gift her with a brand new Haval, an emotional moment that has touched Mzansi.

"God made it possible": Woman flexes newly built home, celebrates with happy dance

"God made it possible": Woman flexes newly built home, celebrates with happy dance

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's joyful celebration while touring her newly built home captured Mzansi's hearts, inspiring others with her achievement and infectious happiness.

"Haibo, Lesley": Man in dangerous river gives family chest pains

"Haibo, Lesley": Man in dangerous river gives family chest pains

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man's risky swimming stunt in crocodile-infested waters has gone viral, with his family's panicked reaction and Mzansi's funny responses capturing attention.

"He asked for a Bible": Boy's birthday gift request leaves Mzansi emotional

"He asked for a Bible": Boy's birthday gift request leaves Mzansi emotional

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A seven-year-old boy's humble birthday wish for a Bible instead of toys or gadgets has touched hearts across social media, showcasing pure faith and gratitude.

"Mara, she was right there": Man's airport crush hunt leaves Mzansi questioning modern dating

"Mara, she was right there": Man's airport crush hunt leaves Mzansi questioning modern dating

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTokker's unconventional approach to finding his airport crush sparks debate as Mzansi questions why he chose to record rather than approach her in person.

"They went crazy": Kids jump with joy as their December helper returns

"They went crazy": Kids jump with joy as their December helper returns

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's video showing her children's happiness when their December helper returned after a while has touched hearts across Mzansi. Many shared their stories.

"Check that walk": Gogo's stylish date strut goes viral

"Check that walk": Gogo's stylish date strut goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SA celebrates grandmother's vibrant love life after video shows her excited preparation and confident walk before meeting her partner of 30 years.

"Eish, I can't hold back": Sister's emotional 21st birthday surprise has SA in tears

"Eish, I can't hold back": Sister's emotional 21st birthday surprise has SA in tears

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SA celebrates sister's touching 21st birthday surprise video, as blindfolded reveal moment captures hearts and sparks emotional reactions nationwide.

Nerissa Naidoo