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

2599 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

Author's articles

"When did you learn?": Johannesburg online comedian drops another fire Madlanga Commission skit

People

6 months ago

"Never seen anything like it": Cape Town woman shares scary experience at a local grocery store

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Not the first time": SA man shows cultural food challenges in China

People

6 months ago

"Does this pie go to private school?": Cape Town gent complains about price of Woolies pies

People

6 months ago

"Plate looks like a rainbow": Cook makes traditional 7-colours Sunday meal from scratch

People

6 months ago

"I did not expect this": Joburg student shares fun activities you can do at Johannesburg Zoo

People

6 months ago

"Every stall, song and spice has a story": New trading market in Cape Town opens in Bo-Kaap

People

6 months ago

A new weekend market opened in Bo-Kaap offering local goods, live performances and popular Cape Malay food every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 7pm.

"It has been such a privilege": Mpumalanga woman shows best friend's transformation after 1 year

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

One Mpumalanga woman shared an emotional video documenting her best friend's transformation on TikTok from shy to confident over one year of friendship.

"Full trolley in 2026?": Woman shares tips on how to spot rich South Africans

People

6 months ago

A local doctor went viral after sharing a comedic video listing the signs that someone in South Africa is actually very rich in South Africa in 2026.

"How much is the salary?": Johannesburg waitress flaunts tips after restaurant hosted Kabza de Small

People

6 months ago

A Johannesburg waitress went viral after sharing a video counting her tips she received from the night her restaurant hosted Amapiano king Kabza de Small.

"Nobody tells you this": SA woman details cost of living abroad and leaving Mzansi

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A South African woman living in Manchester shared the four main things she gave up when she moved to the UK for better money and career opportunities.

"Where was this?": Spectacular views from Cape Town run club leave ladies wanting to join

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Cape Town content creator shared a video of her run club that went viral after women in SA realised the scenery wasn't just about the mountains.

"Food, music, vibes, and free entry": Johannesburg woman shares SA night market not to miss

People

6 months ago

A Johannesburg content creator shared a video of the Fourways Mall night market, which runs every last Friday of the month with free entry, food, and live music.