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

1045 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"How did he know where the meat was?": Lion video fools Mzansi as AI grocery store clip goes viral

People

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"The love of my life": Proteas fans' song for Aiden Markram warms hearts after historic win

People

2 months ago

"I know this pain": Woman enters twin's grave at funeral following cultural ritual

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Are they OK?": Pretoria woman shows where to get luxury homeware items for dirt cheap

People

2 months ago

"16 year old with a heart of gold": KZN woman shows compassionate student helping homeless man

People

2 months ago

"She's too young": Limpopo gent gives his backpack to a learner carrying books in a plastic bag

People

2 months ago

"You still have a place back home": Woman shows life after US deportation to Mexican village

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Mexican lady shows harsh reality after US deportation to rural village. Witness her emotional journey as she rebuilds her life from scratch after 27 years in America

"I remember Nkedi": ZCC gent rocking Scottish kilt gets Mzansi talking about traditional fusion

People

2 months ago

Gauteng ZCC member goes viral wearing Scottish kilt with traditional South African accessories. See how this cultural fusion got over 17,000 likes and sparked debate

"Work in progress, Philippians 4:13": Woman renovates big old pink house into a modern dream home

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A South African woman transformed a rundown pink double-storey house into a stunning modern home. See the incredible before and after renovation.

"I am lazy": Joburg woman shows how to cook meals without getting any dishes dirty

People

2 months ago

A Joburg woman shared her clever air fryer method for cooking without creating any dirty dishes. Her hack uses protective liners as both cooking surface and plate.

SA peeps become life of the party when they hear Lekompo at BRICS Youth Summit in Brazil

People

2 months ago

A young South African government official got delegates from around the world dancing to Lekompo at the BRICS Youth Summit in Brazil. Her video has made Mzansi proud

"I don't feel equal": Woman vents about not feeling equal under the current government system

South Africa

2 months ago

A white South African woman shared her feelings about not being treated equally under the current government policies. Her interview sparked a heated debate.

"These things happen": A woman gripped by fear when a car stops near her throws her bag away

People

2 months ago

A woman panicked and threw her handbag over a yard wall when a BMW stopped near her on the roadside, only to discover the passenger was going into his own home.

"Beautiful brown winter boots": Woman's plug for winter boots has Mzansi dancing along with her

People

2 months ago

A TikTok creator shared her stunning brown winter boots from Shein, complete with discount codes, and her excited review has Mzansi gearing up for winter shopping

"This is beautiful": Western Cape ZCC graduate gets ushered with singing and dancing

People

2 months ago

A ZCC graduate received the most heartwarming send-off from her church community in the Western Cape, celebrated with singing and dancing behind her.

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