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

1065 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"We gonna be there someday": Woman shares personal story, from graduating to success in SANDF

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

"You are doing very well": Gent builds his mum a mansion, amazes Mzansi

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"What did we just watch": Woman left fuming after Ramaphosa and Trump meeting

Politics

3 months ago

"Brings me to tears": Kiki touched as domestic worker Thembi prays for her ahead of big meeting

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Thought he would speak Afrikaans": Afrikaner farmers' fun get-together in the US warms hearts

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Because my useless father never did": Woman buys beautiful engagement ring for mom from TEMU

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"My passion has no expiration date": 83-year-old's artistic debut defies age

People

3 months ago

Kanti Narsing Soma, an 83-year-old Joburg artist, is inspiring Mzansi by pursuing his lifelong passion for painting, attending art classes and planning an exhibition

"From R20 to R150!": Gent comes up with easy way to avoid hefty parking lot fees in Cape Town

People

3 months ago

A UCT law graduate shared his creative workaround for Loop Street's steep parking fees, which jump from R20 for two hours to R150 for three hours in Cape Town.

"You will not fit in here": Mzansi reacts to Orania 2 in Tshwane

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A video of an Afrikaner man from Kleinfontein in Tshwane stating that non-Afrikaners "would not feel welcome" has sparked debate about cultural exclusivity in SA.

"Self-doubt is loud": Woman shows incredible weight loss journey, inspires Mzansi

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

A Gauteng woman has inspired thousands with her weight loss transformation, sharing how she overcame self-doubt after her third pregnancy to achieve fitness goals.

"We have to evolve": Social media activist Peter Kriel talks about evolving as an Afrikaner

Politics

3 months ago

Activist Peter Kriel has sparked debate by calling for a more inclusive definition of Afrikaner identity that embraces all South Africans who speak Afrikaans.

"Hai maan, voetsek!": Old Chicken Licken ad gets SA talking

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Chicken Licken advert showing a European child with "past life" memories of being SA'n has resurfaced amid news of Afrikaners seeking refugee status in the US.

"Bought this sponono today": Woman unboxes R1,7k washing machine

People

3 months ago

A woman from Eastern Cape unboxed her new Bennett Reid compact washing machine that cost R1,700 from OK Furniture, showing it's perfect for small spaces.

"Almost forgot that this was the whole point": Young man graduates at the age of 20

People

3 months ago

A 20-year-old software engineering graduate has impressed South Africans after revealing he's completed his degree and also running his own tech startup.

"Everyday I fall in love with this hustle": Woman starts side hustle, inspires Mzansi

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

A University of the Free State student is winning hearts with her entrepreneurial spirit, selling sweet treats while studying, inspiring others to do the same.

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