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

1941 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Everything felt good": Cape Town gogo prays for groceries bought with woman's first salary

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"God provides": Joburg domestic worker shares touching moment as she supports friend with cancer

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Don't get rid of this one": Cape Town woman's video of sheep following orders goes viral

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Only 37 yuan": Man from China shows how many vegetables you can buy with R100 in China

People

8 months ago

"All of this is possible because of my business": Centurion woman shows off her luxury kitchens

Women Empowerment

8 months ago

"Land ownership isn't the only thing": US and UK men debating the land issues in SA irks Mzansi

People

8 months ago

"I worked very hard": Cape Town business woman shares how she reached success

Women Empowerment

8 months ago

Cape Town businesswoman shares inspiring journey from extreme poverty to owning multiple businesses and R12.5 million property. Her story got over 1 million views.

"Can't leave so much money outside": Family's behaviour after buying a new car has Mzansi relating

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A South African family slept in their garage with gardening tools to protect their new Ford Ranger, perfectly capturing the reality of car ownership in SA.

"She makes R30k a day": Local woman claims she earns 1.7 million, Mzansi can't deal with the amount

People

8 months ago

A Durban woman claims she earns R1.7 million monthly from selling kotas and chips, sparking huge debate about whether such earnings are possible.

"The kids are lucky": Video of a Joburg teacher bringing out killer moves in school goes viral

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A Johannesburg teacher's amazing dance moves at a school event had students cheering and recording her confident dance, earning over 236,000 reactions online.

"Challenge accepted and closed": Joburg domestic worker nails the viral Nicki Minaj challenge

People

8 months ago

A Johannesburg domestic worker completed the viral Nicki Minaj challenge while balancing on a brick, eating cake, and carrying a laundry line on her head.

Johannesburg's Laiza Moyo champions domestic workers, proving they're more than just housekeepers

Women Empowerment

8 months ago

Johannesburg domestic worker Laiza Moyo calls herself a House Executive and Deputy Parent. She mentors others while building homes and supporting her family.

"I can keep going": A Joburg housewife shows her soft life in Japan that has Mzansi drooling

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A Johannesburg housewife shared her solo day exploring Japan, learning traditional sweet-making and trying authentic matcha tea that had Mzansi green with envy.

"Giving the room a new look": Woman shows stunning upgrade of dining room that has Mzansi obsessed

People

8 months ago

A woman shared her gorgeous dining room makeover featuring a solid wooden table and cream fleece chairs that had over 1,000 people reacting within hours.

"SA women making an impact": Three African entrepreneurs lead change across the continent

Women Empowerment

8 months ago

Three African women are revolutionising business by building purpose-driven companies rooted in culture and community. Their zebra business model is changing lives.

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