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

2591 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

Author's articles

“The bar has left Earth”: Gent turns gender reveal into proposal with car gift

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“He’s working out”: Shimza rocks Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 with SA flag draped over his shoulders

People

a month ago

Saps seeks public help to find missing 2-year-old Milano Tlali last seen in moffatview

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Saldanha Bay mussels and oysters declared safe after PST ban lifted

South Africa

a month ago

Phala Phala impeachment committee to meet despite high court interdict on Ramaphosa

Politics

a month ago

“She was pulling your leg”: Malcolm can’t stop laughing after Thembi steals his Nando’s drumstick

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“Spray it”: Housekeeper Mbali Nhlapo shares DIY cockroach hack using cloves and bicarbonate of soda

People

a month ago

South African housekeeper Mbali Nhlapo shared a natural DIY cockroach remedy using cloves and bicarbonate of soda, and South Africans can't get enough.

South African Weather Service minimum temperature forecast for 23 July 2026

South Africa

a month ago

The South African Weather Service released its minimum temperature forecast for 23 July 2026, with cold conditions expected across parts of the country.

Zakariyya Park combined school mourns 2 learners who died in separate incidents

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Gauteng's Zakariyya Park Combined School is mourning two learners who died in separate incidents in July 2026, with a joint memorial service planned.

Joburg launches free 4-week Jix launchpad programme for young gig workers aged 18 to 35

South Africa

a month ago

The City of Johannesburg has launched a fully funded four-week programme to help young freelancers and entrepreneurs formalise and grow their businesses.

UNFPA Zimbabwe hands out dignity kits to women returning from South Africa

Family and Relationships

a month ago

The UNFPA Zimbabwe handed out dignity kits to women and girls returning from South Africa, as thousands continue to repatriate amid rising tensions.

South Africa’s DWS sets 23 July deadline for water use registration or face jail

South Africa

a month ago

South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation has given commercial and agricultural water users until 23 July 2026 to register or face serious penalties.