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

1405 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"I live here now": Cape Town man finds biggest warehouse sale accidentally at Epping store

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"What's Going On": Video Showing Group Denying Hospital Entry to Alleged SA Citizen Causes a Stir

People

3 months ago

"It was the last straw for me": US woman shares why she moved to Cape Town with her sons

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Shirts for less than R100": Pretoria couple reveals plug factory store with international brands

People

3 months ago

Johannesburg woman stretches every cent on Temu to help sister-in-law in labour after tragic loss

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Operation Dudula ke nonsense": Gent calls Operation Dudula a waste of valuable time

People

3 months ago

"Don't burn my jeans": Sis Thembi becomes the boss while Malcolm goes all out as a domestic worker

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Malcolm Wentzel and Sis Thembi go viral with a hilarious role reversal video promoting FKN Army app giveaway, charming Mzansi with their special bond.

"There's medicine in your water": Expert water sommelier weighs in on ARVs in tap water after study

People

3 months ago

Water expert Candice Barry explains the North West University study finding ARVs in SA tap water, warns about filtration and treatment facility limitations.

US police officer sparks outrage as bodycam shows assault of unarmed black man in Florida

People

3 months ago

Bodycam footage shows a Jacksonville police officer smashing a car window and punching an unarmed black man during a traffic stop, sparking outrage over brutality.

"I was not a fan": American woman complains about Mzansi pastries after trying local treats

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An American woman living in South Africa shared her honest review of local food, complaining that Pick n Pay pastries were too dry compared to US treats.

"We are here because of South Africa": Couple thanks SA while showing off their house in Zimbabwe

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Zimbabwean couple thanks South Africa after 14 years, builds dream home in rural Zimbabwe with solar power and reveals they're living more comfortably than in SA.

"I pray for justice": Friend speaks out about SA stewardess' murder 10 days before her 21st birthday

People

3 months ago

A friend paid tribute to murdered SA stewardess Paige Bell on her 21st birthday. The Hillcrest woman was killed on a luxury yacht after filing harassment complaints.

"They pay tax": Johannesburg gent explains why foreigners should have access to public hospitals

People

3 months ago

A Johannesburg TikToker defended foreign nationals' right to use public hospitals, citing VAT payments and constitutional rights. His message divided South Africans.

"I would die": Woman laughs at broke men in Mzansi, sparking outrage over her insensitive comments

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A TikTok user sparked controversy by laughing at broke men and saying she'd rather die than be in their situation. The viral video divided Mzansi over money.

"I say no it's our property": American questions SA domestic worker's sleepover request in Cape Town

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An American Cape Town homeowner sparked a Reddit debate after asking whether to allow his domestic worker's boyfriend overnight visits and received divided opinions.

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