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

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"Pick n Pay in serious trouble": 56 Pick n Pay stores close down across South Africa

People

3 months ago

"Future of transport": New off-grid electric car charging station launched on SA's busiest highway

South Africa

3 months ago

Government coming after electric car owners with new RAF fee plan

People

3 months ago

"I have the same car": Moroccan man uses R800 loan to build R2.6 billion business in SA

People

3 months ago

"The best place on earth is tarnished": Conservationist speaks out about Kruger Park murders

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Something is not make sure": Payslip of self-taught UX designer raises questions in SA

People

3 months ago

"My palms just got sweaty": Man dangling from Cape Town mountain gives SA anxiety

People

3 months ago

A video of a man dangling from a rock face near Table Mountain in Cape Town had South Africans gripping their seats, with many saying the stunt was reckless.

"She was brilliant": Throwback video of Kira Meyer's ice skating brilliance leaves SA heartbroken

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A throwback video of 12-year-old Pretoria figure skater Kira Meyer performing on the ice has moved South Africans deeply following her passing in May 2026.

"Rest in peace": Cape Town firefighters mourn colleague in emotional send-off

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Cape Town firefighters gathered in full uniform to honour colleague Mario Aisley, who gave 27 years to the profession, at an emotional funeral procession.

"It's actually crazy": Cape Town man pays R60 to charge an electric car to full in Durban

People

3 months ago

A Cape Town content creator paid just R60 to fully charge his Geely electric car at a Durban mall, and South Africans had a lot to say about the range and savings.

"Oh my gosh": American skater gets saved from a crowd in Paarl as fans swarm him

People

3 months ago

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal was overwhelmed after a massive crowd in Paarl turned out to welcome him as he neared the end of his skate journey.

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"Small girl does big things": KZN woman surprises her mum with a home renovation costing only R600

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A young KwaZulu-Natal woman used R600 and peel-and-stick wall panels from a hardware store to give her mother a living room makeover, leaving SA feeling proud.

"This saved me": Eastern Cape woman praises her free TEFL qualification after finding work online

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

A young Eastern Cape woman shared a video showing how three formal qualifications failed to get her a job, while a free TEFL certificate helped her find work.

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"Outside the box": Throwback clip of ladies getting their makeup done in Joburg gets SA talking

People

3 months ago

A throwback clip of women offering professional makeup services on the pavement of Small Street in the Johannesburg CBD for R150 resurfaced recently.

"South Africa is a movie": KZN shack built at the top of a tree leaves SA asking questions

People

3 months ago

A video of a shack built at the very top of a tree, constructed from branches and metal sheets, has left South Africans stunned and raised serious concerns.

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