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

536 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Xhosa words that would shock Americans": US gent tries speaking Xhosa

An American living near Cape Town tried his hand at Xhosa click sounds and expressions in a viral TikTok video that has South Africans both impressed and amused.

"Drinks that helped me lose belly fat": Woman shares weight loss hacks

A woman shared how okra water and green tea helped transform her body from having a noticeable stomach pooch to a flat, toned belly, sparking mixed reactions.

"This is beyond disrespectful to the Zulu culture": African Zulu parade in the US sparks outrage

A clip showing men in blackface and military uniforms on a "Zulu" parade float in New Orleans has SA upset about the disrespectful portrayal of their culture.

"Everyone was hugging their partners": Marriage conference warms hearts as SA pities cameraman

A marriage therapist shared a video of couples hugging at his "Recharge your Marriage" conference in Durban, leaving SA emotional as partners reconnected.

"Sharks eat their siblings and you think you can tame it": Woman pets shark, no consequences

A fearless woman was filmed confidently holding and petting a shark, touching its face and even pulling up its skin while the creature blinked and moved its muscles.

"Now you need an address label and some stamps!": Woman finds puff adder beside her dogs' beds

A Stellenbosch woman discovered a dangerous puff adder snake lying beside her dogs' beds on her veranda, leading to a tense removal operation with a local expert.

"Worshipping him like he's god": Klein Kwagga vibing with Spur staff gets whole restaurant dancing

Social media star "Klein Kwagga" brought joy to a Spur restaurant in Heidelberg when the 8-year-old led staff and customers in an impromptu dance party.

"Alfie what are you doing herreeee?": Woman fangirls over SA sighting of Emily in Paris star

A Cape Town woman had the ultimate fangirl moment when she bumped into Lucien Laviscount, who plays Alfie in Netflix's Emily in Paris, at DHL Stadium.

"Go away, I'm cooking": Man fights off alligator with frying pan

An elderly man bravely fought off an approaching alligator by hitting it twice with a frying pan, sending the confused reptile retreating in a viral video.

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