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

1935 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Is it true?": Joburg man shows wealthiest township with R1 million properties but SA disagrees

People

6 months ago

"We designed it": Woman unveils newly designed home that she built from scratch with husband

People

6 months ago

"Lemon and China fruit!": Asian woman shows how she's loving SA culture with a perfect Zulu song

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

“Congratulations to both jackpot winners”: Two lucky players win Lotto millions

People

6 months ago

"If I had a yuan for every time": Mpumalanga woman shows how she's famous with locals in China

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"How do people survive here?": UK woman complains about deodorant costs in Zimbabwe

People

6 months ago

"That was crazy cool": Cape Town gent discovers underground bunker on Table Mountain

People

6 months ago

A Cape Town traveller discovered hidden underground bunkers on Table Mountain with endless tunnels and metallic bedroom structures dating back to WWII.

"After lots of money": Property flipper transforms an ugly house into a modern paradise

People

6 months ago

A property flipper transformed a dated house with brown tiles and yellow walls into a stunning modern home with white tiles and open-plan design in three months.

"You save more on housing": American shows soft life in SA on R42k budget including Joburg apartment

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

American couple Ahmad and Em Williams share how they live comfortably in Johannesburg on R22k monthly rent, spending less on food and healthcare than in Texas.

"Something cool": CAPSI Africa launches pan-African youth competition

People

7 months ago

CAPSI Africa launched a Pan-African Youth Competition for 18-35 year olds to create innovative content from research findings with substantial cash prizes.

"I'm begging you": Cape Town woman shares plug for how content creators can get to work on campaigns

People

7 months ago

A Cape Town woman who sources creators for campaigns begged content creators to add contact details to their bios, but her safety advice sparked concern.

"We're not afraid": Tensions rise with bosses over R1,9k salaries

People

7 months ago

Worker representatives confronted company bosses during a heated meeting over employees earning only R1,900 monthly, calling wages unfair and demanding better pay.

"Quality water isn't the most expensive": SA water sommelier picks her fave bottled water

People

7 months ago

One water sommelier recommended the best affordable bottled water brands available in South African shops, explaining why expensive doesn't always mean best.

"No matter your skin colour": Farmer defends his choice for wearing khaki clothes

People

7 months ago

A production scientist explained the practical reasons why farmers wear khaki clothing, addressing misconceptions and teaching viewers about industry-specific attire

"I just go to the shop": Xhosa gent stunned by Nara Smith's DIY Coca Cola recipe

People

7 months ago

A Cape Town man shared his reaction to Nara Smith's homemade Coca Cola recipe, questioning why anyone would make drinks from scratch when shops sell them ready-made.

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