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

1406 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"It was raining in our taxi": Panicked passengers jump out of dodgy taxi as steam fills vehicle

People

3 months ago

Gauteng couple breaks down material costs of kitchen and bathroom renovations for under R100k

People

3 months ago

"Share ideas": Woman opens chats about careers that pay R30k and above after deductions

People

3 months ago

"Teachers like this are amazing": Dedicated teacher prepares her class for term 3 with love and care

People

3 months ago

"Maybe I'm crazy": A woman travels from the US to Nongoma to watch her friend performing live

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"I'm not OK": Illegal Zimbabwean woman asks for Mzansi's help to get medical help for her son

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Zimbabwean woman shared a video as she appealed for help accessing South African healthcare after being denied hospital entry without documentation.

"How much WiFi costs you monthly": Johannesburg man shares electricity saving tips on a WiFi router

People

3 months ago

A Johannesburg electrical expert, @wes.reddy.9, shared a video revealing the monthly cost of WiFi routers and shared simple electricity saving tips to cut bills.

"Please respect us as we mourn during this time": Teacher crashes out as school holidays end

People

3 months ago

A Johannesburg teacher, @riaandurand, shared an emotional TikTok video about school holidays ending, and it went viral as Term 3 begins across South Africa.

"They could not stand the rain": One DJ captures how a party gets destroyed by Mother Nature

People

3 months ago

DJ @NkanyeziKubheka filmed a dramatic moment when a sudden storm destroyed an outdoor party, leaving guests chasing flying tents as upbeat music continued playing.

"That's a monster python": Western Cape giant snake scales dry tree, leaving bystanders in disbelief

People

3 months ago

Western Cape snake catcher @Bolandsnakeremovals captured a massive African python scaling a dry tree, leaving bystanders shocked at the reptile's climbing ability.

"I am sorry": A scorned woman causes a scene at the wrong wedding and realises the mistake too late

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Scorned woman storms into the wrong wedding ceremony claiming groom is married to her, only to realise she got the venue wrong before leaving guests laughing.

"This guy is hitting his granny": KwaZulu-Natal monkey invades res room, forcing student to get help

People

3 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal student captures a dramatic moment when a stubborn monkey invades a residence room and refuses to leave without the banana it found in the kitchen.

"My cheerleader": Tough Joburg dad breaks down as daughter surprises him with car worth R560,000

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Johannesburg woman surprises her tough father with a R560,000 Toyota Corolla, leaving the stern man emotional as he realises his daughter's generous gift.

"This is one of SA's best meals": Woman's fried Weetbix-pap recipe disturbs Mzansi

People

3 months ago

One woman claims fried Weetbix pap is South Africa's favourite meal, but confused viewers question if they're truly South African for not knowing this dish.

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