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

1589 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"My loss": Mum grieves children who died with heartbreaking post that leaves the internet confused

Family and Relationships

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"A person almost died": Lighting of fireworks goes wrong for Johannesburg woman on New Year's Eve

People

16 days ago

"I can't do it": Woman asked to remove makeup on first blind date changes her mind about the man

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

"He fear nothing": Durban dog's reaction to fireworks leaves Mzansi laughing on New Year's Eve

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

"Please come arrest me": Gorgeous Johannesburg cop charms SA ladies with gym physique

People

16 days ago

"That's where the money comes from": SA stunned by woman dancing with a snake around her neck

People

17 days ago

"My belief systems": Gent shares how he ended up in an interacial relationship

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

An Afrikaans man shared how he fell in love with an Indian woman despite his upbringing. He explained how he had to challenge his belief systems to find happiness.

"I will not die": Gent shows how passengers reacted after severe turbulence on a flight

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

A DJ shared a video showing how passengers reacted after severe turbulence on a flight. One woman kept screaming that she would not die in Jesus' name.

"Patience is key": A look into the wealth of SA's newest dollar-billionaire teaches powerful lessons

People

17 days ago

A content creator shared three lessons from Paul van Zuydam's billionaire journey. The 87-year-old built Le Creuset into a global empire worth over R14 billion.

"Buy a Ferrari": Controversial Cape Town Ferrari driver gets questioned by a cop about his income

People

17 days ago

A Cape Town Ferrari driver was pulled over by police who questioned him about his business. He explained how his BPO model allows him to afford luxury cars.

"I've upgraded you": Comedian's hilarious sales pitch for Chinese car leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

17 days ago

A comedian shared a funny video pretending to be a car salesman for a Geely vehicle. His creative sales pitch for the Chinese car had SA praising him.

"Garden of Eden": American woman spits facts about South Africa that left Mzansi proud

People

17 days ago

An American woman shared facts about South Africa's rare beauty and natural diversity. She explained how the country holds 10% of the world's plant species.

"My family will disown me": SA woman shares experience going out with an Arab gent at nightclub

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A South African woman shared her experience going out with an Arab man she met at a Johannesburg club. He refused to let her take photos and sparked debate online.

"Postpone your vacations": Woman shows Cape Town streets during festive season

People

18 days ago

A Cape Town woman shared a video of the V&A Waterfront during December and suggested people postpone their New Year trips. South Africans had mixed reactions.

"Like, what?": French woman falls in love with SA kindness after Cape Town Starbucks visit

People

18 days ago

A French woman visiting Cape Town shared how a stranger paid for her water at Starbucks and welcomed her to South Africa. Mzansi explained the Ubuntu culture.

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