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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"A legend of a teacher": KZN school seeks financial help for former teacher facing urgent surgery

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"A hefty fine is not enough": Two monkeys almost auctioned get saved in Vryburg rescue

People

3 months ago

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Harmful chemical found in South African baby cereal as watchdog group calls for ban

People

3 months ago

Airlink crew told to stay home after passenger on flight from St Helena Island dies from hantavirus

People

3 months ago

"Never compromise": Safari queen steals hearts with bottle-balancing dance at Kruger Park

People

3 months ago

"Doing it again": SA woman shares food haul for meal prep that helped her lose 30kgs

People

3 months ago

"It's a statement": Presenter takes SA on tour of R100 million Cape Town listed home in Fresnaye

People

3 months ago

Architectural presenter Janez took viewers on a tour of a R100,000,000 home listed in Fresnaye, Cape Town, complete with beautiful Atlantic Ocean views.

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

Technology

3 months ago

FlySafair accidentally exposed the names, email addresses and IP addresses of customers during its R12 birthday sale, with data visible for one hour

"No immediate risk": Mossel Bay mudslides hit Hartenbos Heuwels after heavy rains

People

3 months ago

Heavy rains in Mossel Bay caused a gabion to partially collapse in Hartenbos Heuwels, with developers confirming no immediate risk to nearby residents.

"That's the whole point": SA woman leaves internet spooked after photoshoot with tiger in Bangkok

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An SA woman shared a video of herself posing with a live tiger in Bangkok, with two handlers using a milk bottle to keep the animal calm throughout the shoot.

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"Best experience": Woman breaks down what her private hospital C-section delivery cost in SA

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A South African woman shared the full cost of her emergency C-section at a private hospital, breaking down every bill from Mediclinic to her obstetrician.

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"Run, do not walk": Centurion outlet stocks Zara finds for less than R500

People

3 months ago

A Centurion fashion creator visited a newly opened branded warehouse stocking full Zara ranges and other international labels, all for less than R500.

"She levelled up in silence": Cape Flats woman builds thriving business after online ridicule

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

Geraldine Stock was the face of a viral meme for nearly two decades. Now she's a business owner running two companies and a luxury guest house in Noordhoek.

"Feels great": Bloemfontein learner breaks Guinness World Record with 47 splits in one minute

People

3 months ago

A 12-year-old learner from Universitas Primary School in Bloemfontein has broken the Guinness World Record for the most splits completed in one minute by a male.

"So cute": Eastern Cape toddler melts hearts at his very first preschool baby competition

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

An Eastern Cape dad shared a video of his toddler son at his very first preschool baby competition, dressed in khaki and completely charming the crowd.

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