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

802 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Konnichi howzit!": Jozi gent takes his hilarious accent to Japan

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"One day is one day": Man shares how he feeds his big cat, SA warns against...

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Women can build nations": Woman shares home ownership journey, SA impressed

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

"From shack to my own home": Gent shares story of saving money to build his...

People

2 months ago

"It doesn't last more than 3 days": R6k weekly Woolies grocery restock has SA in...

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"It wasn't easy but we made it": Limpopo cyclists get heroes' welcome in CPT

People

2 months ago

"It's tough!": Woman shows how she started a business, can't end the year being broke again

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A determined Bloemfontein law graduate has shown her midnight hustle packaging 100 sweet packets over five hours, refusing to end another year broke.

"They don't want you to mess up": Educator shares why private schools always get 100% pass mark

People

2 months ago

An educator claims private schools achieve 100% pass rates by making struggling students drop difficult subjects like maths and physics, sparking heated debate.

"If I did you wrong, I'm sorry": Gent wakes up to worms on kitchen floor every day for 2 years

People

2 months ago

A desperate man has shared footage of worms invading his kitchen floor every morning for two years, wondering if someone has placed a curse on him.

"Kude kwasa": Woman goes to graduation in traditional attire making SA proud

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A CPUT graduate has captured hearts across SA after attending her ceremony barefoot in full traditional Xhosa attire, complete with beaded decorations.

"Take him to America's Got Talent": SA amazed by sounds coming out of man's mouth

People

2 months ago

A young man from Western Cape has left South Africa speechless with his incredible beatboxing skills, creating everything from phone alerts to complex beats.

"It costs $1,400 to make!": Chinese manufacturer shows real price of making Birkin bag, SA amused

People

2 months ago

A Chinese manufacturer revealed it only costs $1,400 to make a Birkin bag. Now South Africans are questioning everything they thought they knew about luxury fashion.

"Spend that cash on yourselves": Simple wedding at Home Affairs has SA relating

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Cape Town couple's video of their budget-friendly Home Affairs wedding followed by a small celebration has resonated with many who had similar weddings.

"From viral song to graduate": Kasongo finally found at VUT graduating, SA excited

People

2 months ago

A VUT student named Kasongo became the highlight of his graduation ceremony when his name, now famous from a viral song, caused the entire hall to erupt in cheers.

"That's how you bond with kids": Teacher starts new term with a bang

People

2 months ago

A primary school teacher has gone viral after sharing a video of herself dancing with students during April's unusually short school term, which has only 12 days.

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