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

1956 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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Johannesburg woman stretches every cent on Temu to help sister-in-law in labour after tragic loss

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Operation Dudula ke nonsense": Gent calls Operation Dudula a waste of valuable time

People

9 months ago

"Don't burn my jeans": Sis Thembi becomes the boss while Malcolm goes all out as a domestic worker

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"There's medicine in your water": Expert water sommelier weighs in on ARVs in tap water after study

People

9 months ago

US police officer sparks outrage as bodycam shows assault of unarmed black man in Florida

People

9 months ago

"I was not a fan": American woman complains about Mzansi pastries after trying local treats

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"We are here because of South Africa": Couple thanks SA while showing off their house in Zimbabwe

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Zimbabwean couple thanks South Africa after 14 years, builds dream home in rural Zimbabwe with solar power and reveals they're living more comfortably than in SA.

"I pray for justice": Friend speaks out about SA stewardess' murder 10 days before her 21st birthday

People

9 months ago

A friend paid tribute to murdered SA stewardess Paige Bell on her 21st birthday. The Hillcrest woman was killed on a luxury yacht after filing harassment complaints.

"They pay tax": Johannesburg gent explains why foreigners should have access to public hospitals

People

9 months ago

A Johannesburg TikToker defended foreign nationals' right to use public hospitals, citing VAT payments and constitutional rights. His message divided South Africans.

"I would die": Woman laughs at broke men in Mzansi, sparking outrage over her insensitive comments

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A TikTok user sparked controversy by laughing at broke men and saying she'd rather die than be in their situation. The viral video divided Mzansi over money.

"I say no it's our property": American questions SA domestic worker's sleepover request in Cape Town

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

An American Cape Town homeowner sparked a Reddit debate after asking whether to allow his domestic worker's boyfriend overnight visits and received divided opinions.

"It was raining in our taxi": Panicked passengers jump out of dodgy taxi as steam fills vehicle

People

9 months ago

Passengers frantically jumped out of a steaming taxi as water gushed from the vehicle. The clip sparked discussions about taxi safety and mechanical problems.

Gauteng couple breaks down material costs of kitchen and bathroom renovations for under R100k

People

9 months ago

A couple shared their complete home renovation breakdown, spending R90,125 on kitchen and bathroom makeovers. Mzansi praised their budget-smart choices.

"Share ideas": Woman opens chats about careers that pay R30k and above after deductions

People

9 months ago

A woman sparked a career discussion after asking South Africans to share qualifications for jobs paying R30K+ monthly after deductions on her TikTok page.

"Teachers like this are amazing": Dedicated teacher prepares her class for term 3 with love and care

People

9 months ago

A dedicated teacher @kanii_..m shared her detailed classroom preparation process, bringing personal touches to create an inspiring learning environment for Term 3.

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