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

1589 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"The reason why is actually insane": Gent shares crazy backstory of abandoned Pretoria mall in SA

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"It's a little bit unfair": Gent complains about not being able to find work in SA due to BEE

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"Nobody heard anything": SA confused as 6 cars get damaged in Johannesburg parking lot

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“Wish you all the best”: Johannesburg woman shares how to study in Russia after training abroad

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“Justice for Gogo”: Joburg young woman’s dance challenge with gogo sparks debate online

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“Its a big hole”: Gent’s funny commentary on Kimberley tour leaves SA in tears

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29 days ago

“I love cupcake”: Nigerian man compares Cyril Ramaphosa with president of Nigeria in viral video

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29 days ago

A Nigerian man compared President Cyril Ramaphosa with Nigeria's president in a viral video. His praise for Cupcake had SA feeling grateful for their leader.

“We’re skinny here”: UK women discuss body image differences in UK and SA after Cape Town visit

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29 days ago

Two UK women visited Cape Town and noticed a big difference in body image standards compared to the UK. They said people were calling them slim and models in SA.

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“He would’ve gone”: Joburg woman in interracial marriage stunned by husband’s dancing at wedding

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30 days ago

A Johannesburg woman filmed her husband dancing as a groomsman at a friend's wedding. His Amapiano moves had Mzansi adopting him as their new brother-in-law.

“Create your own happiness”: Durban gent comes up with a funny way to deal with the summer heat

People

30 days ago

A Durban man came up with a hands-free way to beat the summer heat by attaching a juice bottle to his fan. The viral video had Mzansi praising him.

“We don’t have this”: UK woman falls in love with SA culture at a Joburg event

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30 days ago

A UK woman visited Fourways farmers market in Johannesburg and was stunned by the festive vibe. She said SA offers experiences different to any other country.

“What are we going to do with South Africa”: Woman shows US politicians discussing Mzansi

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30 days ago

A woman shared a video of US politicians discussing South Africa's role in AGOA. They questioned SA's trade barriers and BRICS ties. Mzansi had strong reactions.

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“Woolies is losing”: Cape Town woman stunned by Woolworths groceries minis prices for Christmas

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30 days ago

A Cape Town woman was stunned when she found Woolworths selling miniature grocery ornaments for around R100 each. Mzansi had mixed reactions to the festive items.

“Grandparents should live forever”: Cape Town woman shares outfit check with granddad

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

A Cape Town woman filmed an outfit check with her grandfather before church. The heartwarming video went viral as Mzansi loved the granddad's energy and their bond.

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“Got the whole club dancing”: South African in Sweden shows Swedish people turning up to gqom

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A South African woman in Sweden got an entire club dancing to Gqom music in Stockholm. The viral video had Mzansi celebrating SA music taking over the world.

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