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 waiting for you guys": Business coach shares small business funding plug that goes viral

People

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"On the journey of becoming": Zimbabwean woman shows off her monumental success story abroad

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

"The dollar changes everything": American in SA raves about paying gardener with the mighty dollar

People

3 months ago

"My bank account is traumatised": SA woman shows prices of her meals in Dubai

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"I love you": Rachel Kolisi celebrates daughter's 18th birthday with sweet family party in Cape Town

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Beyond the tractor: South African man shares what life is like in America on a H2A visa

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Fruits of dedication": Limpopo woman celebrates moving on to the next step in her career

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

A Limpopo woman celebrated getting her epaulettes after completing nursing studies. The video shows her excitement receiving maroon epaulettes and Council badge.

"Like an airport marshal": Kenyan man shows man stopping a charging elephant with incredible bravery

People

3 months ago

A reporter showed a man able to stop a charging elephant by standing firm and shouting. The video shows the elephant backing down twice before running away.

"So sweet?": SA reacts to Rachel Kolisi's clip of a student receiving specs and being able to see

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Rachel Kolisi shared a touching clip of a student receiving specs and being able to see clearly. The video shows the girl's amazement at clear vision for first time.

"Do the math": US man discusses South Africa's maths team that placed 38th at global competition

People

3 months ago

A US man discusses South Africa's maths team that placed 38th globally. Joburg creator shares viral video sparking debate about SA's rainbow nation diversity.

"Highest paid camera kid": KZN toddler trying to capture an event with a smartphone goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A KZN toddler copying adults with smartphones at an event has gone viral. The adorable video shows her trying to capture moments just like the grown-ups around her.

"I would also run": Pretoria gent shows skeleton prank at a drive-thru that leaves Mzansi in tears

People

3 months ago

A Pretoria man showed a skeleton prank that had fast-food workers running away in fear. The hilarious video went viral with over 77,200 reactions from amused viewers

"I would buy it": Mzansi gets top billing vibes as woman shows off a 19.5 million rand home in KZN

People

3 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal woman toured a R19.5 million Westville mansion with an elevator and entertainer's paradise design, but SA had mixed reactions to the luxury property.

"Please help": Joburg woman tries to seek help for long time actor in need of financial assistance

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Joburg woman found veteran actor Glen Gabela living in terrible conditions and brought groceries to help. His emotional plea for a decent life has gone viral.

"Yes, I can help you": Woman shows her success story in SA after being kicked out of Zimbabwe

People

3 months ago

A Zimbabwean farmer lost everything in 24 hours but built a new life in South Africa. Years later, Zimbabwe called begging to buy food from her thriving farm.

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