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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"Just like that, the meat was gone": Woman's braai moment ruined as eagle steals her food

People

2 months ago

"Y'all suing": KwaZulu-Natal woman's discovery of China Hyper Store goes viral

People

2 months ago

"Lacks context": Mzansi is unsatisfied with a construction engineer's estimates of building a home

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

"Never xem": Woman gets written letter from neighbour that changes her mind about answering door

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"What a view": Cape Town content creator captures time-lapse of blood moon total lunar eclipse

People

2 months ago

"Who?": Woman tricks husband into singing birthday song to ex boyfriend in funny prank

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Cape Town on a budget": Travel enthusiast shows how to tour Cape Town on a budget

People

2 months ago

Travel enthusiast @msafiri.lifestyle shared 14 budget-friendly Cape Town activities ranging from free attractions to affordable experiences under R500 per person.

"Content is costly": Gent smashes GTR vehicle immediately after take-off

People

2 months ago

Durban content creators @dalaucrew shared viral footage of a Nissan GTR R35 crash that left the expensive supercar severely damaged after hitting roadside barriers.

"Don't walk!": Port Elizabeth warehouse plug for Woolies marked down sneakers

People

2 months ago

A Port Elizabeth mother shared a clip showing Mad Price Warehouse selling Woolies boys' sneakers for R120, sparking a viral response from bargain-hunters across SA.

"Which one matches the sneaker?": Johannesburg woman's spending spree at Gucci goes viral

People

2 months ago

A Johannesburg woman shared her luxury shopping experience at Gucci, trying multiple designer handbags and asking followers to help choose the best item.

"From the Batcave to Cape Town": Gent shows Lamborghinis turning heads at a petrol station

People

2 months ago

Two luxury vehicles costing over R12 million each were spotted at a Cape Town filling station, and South Africans couldn't believe the rare sighting.

"She won't forget": Mzansi applauds Johannesburg pilot giving his mum a private flight over the city

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Johannesburg pilot took his mother on her first flight, sharing beautiful aerial views of the city. His heartwarming video has Mzansi celebrating his achievement.

"Your wait will not be wasted": Woman builds mansion after long wait

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A woman shared an emotional video celebrating her nearly-completed mansion. Her faith-filled journey to homeownership has SA inspired and offering congratulations.

"How did you calculate?": Mzansi has mixed reaction to gent's cost of living comparison of USA vs SA

People

2 months ago

A South African man compared living costs between the USA and SA, covering rent, groceries and wages. His calculations sparked a heated debate about real expenses.

"I can't believe it": Mzansi can't deal with a taxi driver's hilarious prank on his passengers

People

2 months ago

A taxi driver pretended to be drunk before getting into his vehicle with passengers inside. His viral prank has South Africans demanding the full video.

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