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

1397 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Voetsekkers 2": Western Cape man speaks out after US embassy reveals more Afrikaner refugee plans

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"More alike than we think": South African woman shows ancestry DNA results that left Mzansi divided

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Main character": Eastern Cape school teacher's cool vibes have Mzansi wishing they were in school

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"I need to spend": Joburg influencer Lerato Nxumalo shows how she spends her hard earned money

People

2 months ago

"They will cut the rope": Alleged Cape Town "SWAT team" fails to impress Mzansi

People

2 months ago

"Just inspiring": Ship musician flexes his salary of up to R52,000 monthly

People

2 months ago

"The biggest supermarket in Harare": UK woman's grocery shopping in Zimbabwe goes viral

People

2 months ago

A UK woman living in Zimbabwe shared her grocery shopping experience at Food Lovers Market, amazing viewers with modern facilities and challenging stereotypes.

"Much cheaper": Johannesburg man reveals cost of using heating bucket instead of geyser

People

2 months ago

Johannesburg electricity expert shares viral video comparing monthly costs of heating bucket instead of geyser, showing South Africans how to save on energy bills.

"To build community spirit": Johannesburg community unites for 36th annual Gandhi Walk fundraiser

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

The 36th Annual Gandhi Walk in Lenasia brought together Johannesburg's community for a 6.5km fundraising walk to maintain Gandhi Hall and promote unity.

"The car screams us": Influencer Grace Mondlana flashes her new car worth over R495,000

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

TikTok influencer Grace Mondlana shared how she's personalising her new Haval H6 SUV worth over R495,000 that she received as GWM's brand ambassador.

"You are making us proud": Durban woman takes Mzansi vibes to China with kiddies dance lessons

People

2 months ago

A South African teacher from Durban living in China shared a heartwarming video of herself teaching Chinese students how to dance to South African music.

"Confusing": Afrikaner man explains the difference of "now, now now and just now" to American wife

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

An American woman married to a South African asked for help understanding the confusing difference between "now," "now now," and "just now" in Mzansi slang.

"I'm not happy": Joburg's Desmond Koolen sends a message to the Springboks after a crushing defeat

People

2 months ago

Johannesburg's Desmond Koolen delivered an emotional message defending Springboks players after their defeat, criticising fans' harsh social media comments.

"I'll never forget today": SA community in Korea celebrates woman's wedding

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African woman's wedding video in Korea went viral after her fellow countrymen surprised her with traditional celebrations, leaving viewers emotional.

"It's been nothing short of magical": Inspiring woman goes from cabin crew to commercial pilot

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

Elizabeth Mapatle goes from cabin crew to commercial pilot, overcoming financial struggles and personal tragedy to join the small percentage of global female pilots.

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