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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"That's insane": Durban man worried about R1000 increase in utility bills sparking nationwide debate

People

2 months ago

"Private jet": SA woman travels using Air Zimbabwe and finds that she's the only passenger onboard

People

2 months ago

"Like a step girl": Wild Afrikaans relationship drama has SA hollering over bizarre cheating excuse

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Poverty is being managed": Cape Town man drops sobering video about inequalities in Mother City

People

2 months ago

"Danko": Funny SA gent thanks Eskom for no loadshedding in winter despite high electricity costs

People

2 months ago

"We just now learned": Centurion staff member of boutique hotel unleashes hidden piano talent

People

2 months ago

"Whose war cry is the best": Video compilation leaves SA judging between 3 epic war cries

People

2 months ago

A TikToker sparked debate with a war cry compilation featuring St Albans, Pretoria Boys High, and Selborne College, asking South Africans who deserves the title.

"I'm financially irresponsible": Kenyan woman overjoyed by cool tech features on her new Hyundai car

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A Kenyan woman amazed social media with her new Hyundai's remote control features. The Hyundai Kona moves without a driver inside, and the reactions that followed.

"They knew but promoted it": SA medical student in Russia weighs in on controversial Alabuga start

People

2 months ago

A South African student in Russia criticised influencers who promoted the controversial Alabuga Start programme, saying they knew about trafficking allegations.

"My car": Durban gent's stunt with moving car goes wrong in viral video

People

2 months ago

A Durban man's car stunt went wrong when his vehicle started rolling backwards while filming, sparking viral reactions and discussions about parking safety.

"Spoiled it just like that": Asian woman's "Magumaba" in Afrikaans goes viral on social media

People

2 months ago

An Asian South African comedian's Afrikaans version of hit song Magumaba has gone viral with over 1 million TikTok views, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi.

"You need to know this": South African man shares why his friend pays more property taxes

People

2 months ago

A man shared how his friend had higher taxes for owning multiple homes under his personal name, with rebates dropping from R300k to R15k on second properties.

"4 plus bathroom": Woman flaunts interior of her spacious 4-room shack with modern touches

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A woman's TikTok tour of her shack with a bathroom has amazed viewers with its modern interior, tiled floors, and stylish decorations that challenged stereotypes.

"Around 200k": Kenyan besties share their R27k girls trip to Cape Town with perfect itinerary

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Kenyan travel blogger shared her complete Cape Town girls trip itinerary costing KES 200k (R27k), featuring helicopter rides, wine tasting, and beach visits.

"The total is?": BMW sold for R90k at JHB auction has South Africans asking about hidden costs

People

2 months ago

A BMW One Series sold for R90,000 at a Johannesburg auction has South Africans asking about hidden costs and auction processes, with many wanting to buy these cars.

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