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

2591 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

Author's articles

"Dad is bursting with pride": KZN SA dad reunites with kids in New Zealand after eight years apart

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"It messes with your brain": SA accountant compares financial differences in SA and NZ

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Corner cutting in quality": AA CEO flags Chinese vehicle safety in South Africa

Cars and Tech

3 months ago

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"A testament to excellence": Wits ranked number one in Africa in 2026 global university rankings

People

3 months ago

"This is my ID": Tsonga man learning Zulu before 30 June has Mzansi worried about what's to come

People

3 months ago

"We've never owned any part of the economy": Man raises concerns about current situation in Durban

People

3 months ago

"Standing among the top speakers": Johannesburg grade 10 learner debates at Harvard tournament

People

3 months ago

Ruby Banjac, a 15-year-old Grade 10 learner from Reddam House Bedfordview, reached the novice semi-finals at the Harvard College World Schools Invitational.

"Top of his class": Katlehong grade 11 pupil goes to Japan for outstanding Maths and Science results

People

3 months ago

A Grade 11 learner from Mpilisweni School of Specialisation in Katlehong earned a trip to Japan after finishing top of his class in Maths and Physical Sciences.

"Poor child": SA calls for safer regulations after Eid celebration turns tragic

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A 12-year-old girl died after a stray bullet struck her during an Eid Qurbani gathering near Fouriesburg in the Free State, and SA is calling for safer regulations.

"Everybody got food": Mass farm braai in Orania draws crowds at carnival

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Hundreds of Orania residents lined up for a massive farm braai at the Orania Karnavaal 2026, and many watching the video couldn't stop talking about what they saw.

"This park might not survive": Kruger National Park rot on 100th anniversary sparks urgent warning

People

3 months ago

A safari guide marked Kruger National Park's 100th anniversary with a warning about speeding, roadkill, illegal substances and no accountability threatening the park

Woman gets emotional detailing the obstacles she faced while pushing for justice for Gaby Ndaba

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Whitney Ndaba shared an emotional video calling for justice for her sister Gaby Ndaba ahead of a peaceful gathering in Boksburg, after facing serious obstacles