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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"I'm following you": Mzansi is amazed by South African artist's sculpted stone creations

Women Empowerment

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"Woolworths rip off": Sunshine Coast man weighs 700g brisket from Woolies Australia and gets an unfair result

People

2 months ago

"South Africa my enemy": Cameroonian man shows best national parks in Africa with hilarious rankings

People

2 months ago

"My new apartment": Pretoria woman shows off new apartment with bedroom setup

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

"Salaries can't provide": Pretoria man explains cost of living crisis as R21k salary not enough

People

2 months ago

"Have I ever lied to you?": Malcolm surprises domestic worker sis Thembi with trip to Mauritius

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Where's the meat?": SA woman introduces American boyfriend to chicken feet in hilarious taste test

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

An American pilot went viral after his Cape Town girlfriend introduced him to chicken feet curry, leaving him confused about the eating technique.

"This is human error": KZN farmer attacked by hyena, animal trainer warns about wild animal safety

People

2 months ago

A dog trainer warned Mzansi about wild animal safety after sharing details of a terrifying hyena attack on a young farmer at Cape Vidal campsite in KwaZulu-Natal.

"Winners of the challenge": Eastern Cape seniors doing the Magumba dance challenge melts hearts

People

2 months ago

12 seniors from the Eastern Cape participated in the viral Magumba dance challenge, proving age doesn't stop you from having fun and melting hearts across SA.

"I want G-comb": UK man who wants to listen to Gqom goes viral after mispronouncing the music genre

People

2 months ago

An SA woman working in the UK recorded her British colleague asking to listen to "G-Comb" music, creating a viral moment about South African Gqom pronunciation.

"100 rand per fan per month": Johannesburg man breaks down electricity costs of a fan

People

2 months ago

A Johannesburg man explained the running costs of a fan, showing that average monthly usage costs, sparking discussions about rising electricity prices.

"Carry their prims into the spring": Orania Spring Day celebrations by youngsters go viral

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Bo-Karoo Opleiding students in Orania celebrated Spring Day by carrying new prims on makeshift carriers, with their unique tradition gaining over 1000 reactions.

"70% off your favourite goodies": SA buzzes about Lindt outlet chocolate sales in Cape Town

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town woman shared a new Lindt outlet at Access Park offering 20-70% discounts on premium chocolates, sparking mixed reactions from viewers about the deals.

"Originality": Bloemfontein learners arrive on a giant tractor at matric dance

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Grey College students from Bloemfontein made a unique entrance to their matric dance by arriving on a massive John Deere tractor, sparking debates on originality.

"2022 vs 2025": Mpumalanga woman shows how she upgraded her home in 3 years

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

An Mpumalanga beauty entrepreneur showed her dramatic home transformation over 3 years, from empty space to a fully furnished home through business success.

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