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

2602 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"What's going on?": Gent removes his shoes before entering a store and starts a trend

People

9 months ago

"For 500 years": Massive treasure ship buried for over 500 years found in the Namib Desert

People

9 months ago

"Not just any hair": Polokwane woman flies to Ghana to get hair done with specific colour mix

People

9 months ago

"What's wrong with my face?": KZN woman plays prank on Lesotho woman using TikTok filter

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9 months ago

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"SA's new anthem": Malcolm and domestic worker Sis Thembi go viral with old wrestling clip

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"I would never go back": US man shows how he's living the American Dream in Cape Town

People

9 months ago

"Good luck": American man shares alleged refugee arrivals in US as Trump sets 7K cap

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A YouTube creator confirmed South Africans have resumed arriving in the US as refugees after a two-month pause. Trump set a 7,500 yearly cap on refugees.

"Thank you Mzansi": Nigerian man applauds SA's generosity after successful G20 summit

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian content creator posted a video applauding South Africa for successfully hosting the G20 Summit. He listed major events SA has hosted since 1992.

"I was the first person to get 100%": Cape Town gent shares how he aced his learner's licence test

People

9 months ago

A Cape Town student shared how he became the first person to get 100% on the learner's licence test in Port Elizabeth. He explained his full study method.

"I don't think I'm supposed to be here": American woman sobs as she longs for SA life

People

9 months ago

An American woman shared an emotional video revealing she's been depressed since leaving South Africa. She faced multiple problems after returning to the US.

"Poor snake must be exhausted": Swimming black mamba rescued from Durban beach

People

9 months ago

A black mamba was spotted swimming at a Durban beach before getting tired and washing up on shore. A snake catcher safely removed the exhausted snake.

"I'm literally crying": Santa Shoebox Project brings smiles to kids' faces before December

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

The Santa Shoebox project shared a video of children receiving personalised gift boxes. South Africans were moved to tears watching the kids' excitement.

"Rest peacefully": Woman shares story of losing her husband soon after her lobola negotiations

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A Mpumalanga woman shared a heartbreaking video revealing she lost her husband just 2 hours after their lobola negotiations ended. South Africans sent condolences.

"Is he the chosen one?": Alleged 3D model of Adam the first human gives Vin Diesel lookalike vibes

People

9 months ago

An entertainment page shared a photo claiming to show a 3D model of Adam that looked like Vin Diesel. The joke post from 2022 resurfaced and had people making jokes.

"This is the respect Modi commands": G20 Venda women bowing down tradition puts SA under scrutiny

People

9 months ago

Venda women bowing down to greet India's PM Modi at the G20 Summit sparked online debate. South Africans explained it's a cultural tradition of respect.

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