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

2591 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“This is childish”: KZN foreign shop owner forced to close store during anti-immigration march

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SARS introduces mandatory 24-hour online customs declaration for all SA travellers

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Sun International CFO Norman basthdaw to step down in January 2027 after 14-year run

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The current Sun International CFO, Norman Basthdaw, will step down in January 2027 after 14 years, with Vanessa Olver set to take over the top finance role.

SA unimpressed by deputy principal weeping in court as human trafficking case moves to High Court

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A deputy principal accused of human trafficking broke down in court as footage of her appearance resurfaced online, leaving South Africans outraged.

Retraction and apology: SA mourns woman shot dead in KZN

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Tragic news emerges as Bronwyn Heslop is mourned after her death in KZN. Briefly News retracts previous statements and offers heartfelt apologies to her family.

SA woman living in the USA lists 6 American culture shocks that left her stunned

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14 days ago

A South African woman living in the USA shared six everyday American habits that took some getting used to, from tipping culture to drive-thru pharmacies.

“It’s so refreshing”: Italian man runs shirtless into SA hail cracks Mzansi up

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An Italian man visiting South Africa ran shirtless into a hailstorm, and his excitement had South Africans sharing memories of playing in the hail.

“Let’s try Magoo”: US family living in Sandton tries Mageu for the first time and divides Mzansi

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14 days ago

An American family living in Sandton tried Mageu for the first time, but their reaction and pronunciation had South Africans sharing their thoughts.

Meta to charge WhatsApp Business API users per message from 1 October 2026

People

14 days ago

Meta will start charging WhatsApp Business Platform users per message from October, affecting how South African companies communicate with customers.

“I’m proud of you”: SA amazed as 20-year-old woman buys land and builds a house for her family

Women Empowerment

14 days ago

A 20-year-old South African woman has inspired Mzansi after buying land and documenting her journey as she built a home for her family from scratch.

“You are still lucky": Young woman venting about being born in Nigeria goes viral

Family and Relationships

15 days ago

A Nigerian content creator became emotional while questioning why she was born in Nigeria, sparking a wave of relatable reactions from viewers worldwide.

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