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

1933 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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

People

5 months ago

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

People

5 months ago

"Not too much fun": Joburg gents follow girlfriends' orders on boys' trip

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"I'm watching": Monkey steals Eastern Cape woman's KFC meal at a nature reserve

People

5 months ago

"Who organised this?": Gent speaks about unknown second plane carrying Palestinians refugees to SA

People

5 months ago

"I'd be running": KZN 2-year-old capturing a snake in a plastic container spooks Mzansi

People

5 months ago

"Show off those legs": Cape Town ranger rescues injured elderly hiker on Lion's Head

People

5 months ago

A Cape Town ranger carried a 70-year-old hiker on his back after she sprained her ankle on Lion's Head. Mzansi praised the man for his quick response and kindness.

"Nobody's cleaning up after you": Afrikaner refugee in the US speaks out about life in Alabama

People

5 months ago

An Afrikaner refugee in the US sat down with a retired Colonel to share what life is really like in Alabama, debunking myths about free farms and special treatment.

"She was fighting for her life": Moving night vigil held for Lebohang Sikwane in Soweto

People

5 months ago

People held a moving night vigil in Soweto for a woman who was brutally murdered. Community members discovered a trail of blood leading to the suspect's house.

"I have no shame": Young woman shares how she returned home after a failed marriage

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A young woman shared how she moved back home with her dad after her marriage failed. She got emotional questioning why she couldn't see the signs all along.

"That price?": Woman shows activity in Cape Town that only costs 100 Rand, leaving SA confused

People

5 months ago

A woman shared a kayaking activity at Clifton Beach in Cape Town that costs R100 for 30 minutes. People flooded the comments confused about the pricing.

"I'm in pain": Cape Town man runs full length of Japan after losing girlfriend to mental health

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Cape Town man is running the entire length of Japan to raise mental health awareness. He lost his girlfriend Aimee over eight years ago after she took her life.

"Most stunning MD dress": Cape Town learner slays with gorgeous 2-in-1 matric dance dress

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Cape Town matriculant named Kiara stunned her family with a gorgeous 2-in-1 matric dance dress. The video went viral as people asked who made it.

"Free them": Video of warm welcome for Palestinian refugees at airport gets SA talking

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Palestinian refugees arrived at OR Tambo International Airport and received a warm welcome. Gift of the Givers stepped in after they were stuck for 12 hours.

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"I was wrong": Cape Town matriculant humbled by English poem exams after getting predictions wrong

People

5 months ago

A matriculant predicted poems for his English exam but admitted the next day his predictions were completely wrong. Many who followed his advice were unprepared.

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