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

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"Not about race": Afrikaner commentator explains what Bokkieweek is really about

South Africa

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“You’re cold”: Charlize Theron says being direct as a South African makes her seem emotionless

People

a month ago

“It’s accredited”: Benoni matriculants enrolled at unaccredited school risk missing matric exams

People

a month ago

Gauteng principal dismissed for misusing school funds loses bid to get job back

People

a month ago

“Oh, man!”: SA content creator Joshua McLachlan shares video showing the true spirit of South Africa

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“‘Last Wish’?”: SA family takes Gogo to Cape Town airport to watch planes for her last wish

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Ramaphosa honours Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini after both athletes die at 25 and 20

Family and Relationships

a month ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent condolences to the families of Bafana Bafana's Jayden Adams and rugby prop Luqobo Makwedini, who died within days of each other.

2 men arrested after human organs found in buckets at Soweto property

People

a month ago

Two suspects have been arrested in Naledi, Soweto after a hijacked health department vehicle and buckets allegedly containing human organs were found on a property.

“Handcuffing Gogo?”: Elderly Johannesburg woman arrested for housing undocumented foreign nationals

Family and Relationships

a month ago

An elderly woman in Johannesburg has been arrested for allegedly renting rooms to illegal foreign nationals, sparking debate over the proportionality of her arrest.

“Enjoy our country”: Canadian man moves to South Africa for love, but SA has some doubts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Canadian man named Daniel shared his journey to South Africa, revealing an unexpected love story behind his decision, but some viewers had doubts.

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“They hide”: Mayor Morero returns to Marble Towers, finds illegal trading despite court order

People

a month ago

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero led a by-law blitz at Marble Towers and found illegal structures still operating despite a High Court order to shut them down.

“Sorry”: SA unhappy with Zulu king's apology after leaked video shows Palace shouting match

People

a month ago

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has apologised after a leaked video showed him berating his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, sparking a divided reaction online.

“I’m proud”: Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya praises faith Mangope and Jacinta Ngobese as SA’s future

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya praised broadcaster Faith Mangope and radio personality Jacinta Ngobese in a post that had South Africans full of pride.

2 suspects arrested for the murder of North West anti-crime activist Thato Molosankwe

People

a month ago

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the assassination of North West anti-crime activist Thato Molosankwe, with one also linked to two other murders.

DA’s Hill-Lewis pleads with SA President Ramaphosa to appoint a permanent minister of Police

South Africa

a month ago

DA leader Hill-Lewis has called on President Ramaphosa to appoint a permanent Police Minister, saying money spent now could fund more detectives.

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