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

1931 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“Send him to USA”: Woman appeals to Trump administration after Australia revokes SA man’s visa

People

4 months ago

“Pure discipline”: Nigerian man shows obedience of a trained German Shepherd

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

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“You’re not broke”: Joburg woman shares budget breakdown of R4K income that helped her save

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

"We never thought this day would come": SA gent shares that it might be the end of spam calls in SA

People

4 months ago

"Please don't do this at my funeral": Groove at a funeral confuses Mzansi in viral TikTok video

People

4 months ago

"Don't tell": Gent shares some of the struggles he and his wife faced as an interracial couple

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Who pays?": Man's video triggers chatter about taxpayers' money after Palestinian refugees' arrival

People

4 months ago

A TikTok user shared a video clarifying that NGOs, not taxpayers' money, are funding the Palestinian refugees who arrived in SA. Mzansi had mixed reactions.

"The money is good": SA English online teacher opens up about earnings working 12-hour days

People

4 months ago

An English online teacher named Gugu opened up about her earnings on Preply, revealing she works 12-hour days and charges up to $28 per hour. SA related to her story

"You knew": Gauteng lady struggles with rich aunty problems picking her luxury ride for the day

People

5 months ago

A Gauteng woman shared a video trying to decide which of her three luxury cars to drive for the day. South Africans said they wish they had these kinds of problems.

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"It's not the money": SA discovers origin of Chicken Licken name in throwback video

People

5 months ago

A throwback interview with the late George Sombonos revealed the surprising origin of the Chicken Licken name and how little he paid for the famous logo design.

"He was unbothered": KZN woman shows how her night ended after a horrible date

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal woman shared her shocking story after a date went horribly wrong, ending in drama, deception, and severe damage to her date's vehicle.

"We can do it": Eastern Cape woman inspires Mzansi after studying at the age of 41

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

An Eastern Cape woman inspired Mzansi after sharing a video of herself studying teaching at 41 after rewriting her matric at 38. SA shared their own stories.

"A promise kept": Joburg woman gets emotional during lobola negotiations after 8-year relationship

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Joburg woman shared a touching video of herself getting emotional during lobola negotiations after her partner kept a promise he made 8 years ago. SA was moved.

"Taking notes": Gauteng activist Pieter Kriel makes waves at Black Business Summit in China

People

5 months ago

Gauteng activist Pieter Kriel attended the China Black Business Summit in Guangzhou as a speaker, sharing what he's learning about how China reduced poverty.

"Don't want anyone left behind": Deadline for free basic electricity in 2026 is approaching fast

People

5 months ago

City Power is urging residents earning under R7,5k to register for 50 kWh of free electricity monthly before the 31 July deadline, with only 657 households signed up

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