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

1980 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Wow!": Pretoria woman shows off R2000 grocery haul that has Mzansi questioning everything

People

10 months ago

"You almost got tackled": Afrikaner prankster calls out "stingy" customers at Spar in viral video

People

10 months ago

"It's beautiful": ZCC church choir's beautiful singing for makoti at traditional wedding goes viral

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"My weekly mini grocery haul": Cape Town woman's Pick n Pay and Woolies comparison sparks debate

People

10 months ago

"I was in shock": SA questions reality as self-employed mum wins R40 million lotto jackpot

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Believe in yourself": Curro learner to represent SA in mathematics competition in Vietnam

People

10 months ago

"Is the leader a South African?": Germans in Germany dancing to Kash Kontant goes viral

People

10 months ago

Five German women go viral dancing to South African hit "Kash Kontant" at an airport. Their perfect moves had SA celebrating the global spread of Amapiano culture.

"Electricity is so expensive": Gent complaining about electricity prices riles up Mzansi

People

10 months ago

A complained about expensive electricity prices, and his video about units lasting half the time they used to resonated with thousands facing similar struggles.

"Look, it has a baby": Chinese locals fascinated by African woman and her baby at a Beijing mall

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

An African content creator went viral after Chinese locals in a Beijing mall crowded around to see her African baby, who was strapped against her back.

"You did this": Johannesburg domestic worker Yaya sells out homemade rusks in 30 minutes

Women Empowerment

10 months ago

A domestic worker, Yaya, went viral after selling out homemade rusks in 33 minutes. Her emotional reaction touched hearts as rising costs drive more side hustles.

"You can count on me": Cape Town Wynberg Boys' aura charms Mzansi with new war cry

People

10 months ago

Wynberg Boys' High School pupils charm SA with their new war cry. The Cape Town school that attracted Springbok captain Siya Kolisi strikes again.

"Please leave pap": Woman pleads for Mzansi to stop making new pap recipes after viral food trends

People

10 months ago

A Gauteng woman pleaded with South Africans to stop creating unusual pap recipes after seeing coloured versions, pap pizza and vegetable combinations trending online

"You can't download food": Man shares why he thinks farmers are more important than any other job

People

10 months ago

A young South African farmer explained why he believes farming is more important than any other job, saying people need farmers three times daily.

"You don't have time to whine": Woman shows perfect winter travel plans for day trip to Lesotho

People

10 months ago

A travel content creator shared detailed plans for a perfect winter day trip to AfriSki in Lesotho, sharing costs, requirements and activities for the adventure.

"Our dearest Olo!": Friend shares touching video of Olorato Mongale's full-of-life moments

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A heartbroken friend shared a touching tribute video of Olorato Mongale's vibrant moments, showing her love for life three weeks after her tragic death.

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