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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"I won't move to the USA": Woman who earns in dollars shows R10k weekly grocery shopping spree

People

10 months ago

"This store is your plug": Johannesburg woman reveals Woolies cake factory plug in viral video

People

10 months ago

A South African woman is making waves in the financial services industry

Women Empowerment

10 months ago

"Can you relate?": Joburg woman shows off stylish modern home with everything perfectly organised

People

10 months ago

"What do we do with our Smeg?": Joburg woman complains about adult life after kitchen trends change

People

10 months ago

"Giving birth ain't cheap": Woman shares medical bill breakdown of giving birth in private hospital

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"After 15 months": Wife's emotional reunion with SANDF husband after deployment in DRC melts hearts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A wife's emotional reunion with her husband after 15 months of SANDF deployment in DRC shows the sacrifices military families make during dangerous overseas missions

"They're having sales": Joburg woman reveals cheap place for quality brands with up to 75% discounts

People

10 months ago

A Johannesburg content creator showed stores offering up to 75% discounts on quality brands like Adidas and Levi's, sending bargain hunters into a shopping frenzy.

"Please send help": Afrikaner farmer's R110k home renovations leave him begging for financial relief

People

10 months ago

An Afrikaner farmer went viral after spending R110k on aluminium windows during his home renovation, warning others about the unexpected costs of premium materials.

"I was the only passenger on board": Gent shows what happened when he decided to go to Zimbabwe

People

10 months ago

A man went viral after joking about being the only passenger on an empty plane bound for Zimbabwe, sparking conversations about tourism to the neighbouring country.

"Iyoh!" Waitress vents about squatter camp rental accommodation in Sandton that left her speechless

People

10 months ago

A waitress shared her shock after being shown a rental in a Sandton squatter camp, highlighting the housing struggles faced by service workers in expensive areas.

"This is uncalled-for": Afrikaner customers defend till packer during prank that fooled everyone

People

10 months ago

An Afrikaner couple defended a till packer during a prank at Spar when the manager rudely disciplined her, showing kindness across racial lines in South Africa.

"African churches smooth": US man catches smooth vibes of SA church dance until ululation shocks him

People

10 months ago

A US man went viral after editing himself into an African church dance video, but his reaction to traditional ululating had Mzansi talking about respect and culture.

"From Makotopong to the world": Miss Teen World Pearl Mathebula makes history as Peru crowns SA star

Women Empowerment

10 months ago

Pearl Mathebula from Makotopong village in Limpopo has been crowned Miss Teen Model International 2025 in Peru, continuing her success as SA’s rising beauty queen.

"Wait till they start thinking of eating you": Chinese woman sees braids for the first time

People

10 months ago

A Chinese woman's first encounter with African braids in a Beijing mall went viral, with viewers joking about her fascination with the unfamiliar hairstyle.

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