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

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“I love my country!”: South Africa takes celebrations after Springboks win to the streets

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South Africans took to the streets on the 29 August after the Springboks beat the All Blacks 33-26, with cars hooting, lights flashing and Mandoza playing.

“This is awesome!”: SA loves Chazart’s painting of food critic Xolile Vesile

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ChazArt surprised viral food critic Xolile Vesile with a stunning oil portrait during their meeting, leaving Mzansi delighted by the creative moment.

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A Western Cape conservation manager was seriously injured on a remote mountain slope, leading to an almost movie-like rescue through thick fynbos.

“The nation's uncle”: Mzansi melts over Siya Kolisi’s sweet moments with All Blacks fans

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Siya Kolisi melted hearts after embracing All Blacks fans and supporters in black jerseys following the recent Springboks’ 33-26 win at DHL Stadium.

“That was magnificent”: SA goes wild for close-up video of Airlink Jets skimming DHL Stadium roof

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Two Airlink jets flew just metres above Cape Town's DHL Stadium just before the Springboks faced off against the All Blacks, leaving Mzansi amazed.

Viral clip shows officials discussing ID allegations involving Chidimma Adetshina’s mother

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A video of a committee hearing shows officials discussing details surrounding an alleged ID theft case linked to Chidimma Adetshina’s mother, which goes viral.

Schabir Shaik dubbed the ‘longest-dying person in history’ in viral satire post

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A viral satirical post mocked Schabir Shaik over his 2009 medical parole, with South Africans reacting to the convicted businessman still being alive 17 years later.

Terry Crews goes viral for drawing hyper-realistic portrait of Simon Cowell

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Terry Crews stunned fans by drawing a hyper-realistic portrait of Simon Cowell, reminding millions that he was a trained artist before becoming an actor.

Dancing Gogo steals the show at SA night celebration, leaving crowd in awe

Family and Relationships

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A South African gogo dressed in traditional attire stole the show at a backyard celebration with impressive dance moves that left the crowd cheering.

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