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

2233 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"They will deal with you": Limpopo runner bumps into pack of wild dogs on morning run

People

29 days ago

"Her family is deeply concerned": Details about missing single mother from Heidelberg emerge

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

"Dad is bursting with pride": KZN SA dad reunites with kids in New Zealand after eight years apart

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

"It messes with your brain": SA accountant compares financial differences in SA and NZ

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

"Corner cutting in quality": AA CEO flags Chinese vehicle safety in South Africa

Cars and Tech

29 days ago

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"A testament to excellence": Wits ranked number one in Africa in 2026 global university rankings

People

29 days ago

"This is my ID": Tsonga man learning Zulu before 30 June has Mzansi worried about what's to come

People

29 days ago

A Tsonga man posted a video of himself learning Zulu before the 30 June deadline, and SA couldn't decide whether to laugh or feel anxious about what it means.

"We've never owned any part of the economy": Man raises concerns about current situation in Durban

People

a month ago

A Durban man shared a video of empty streets following anti-immigration protests and raised questions about how much of the city's economy has ever been owned by SA.

"Standing among the top speakers": Johannesburg grade 10 learner debates at Harvard tournament

People

a month ago

Ruby Banjac, a 15-year-old Grade 10 learner from Reddam House Bedfordview, reached the novice semi-finals at the Harvard College World Schools Invitational.

"Top of his class": Katlehong grade 11 pupil goes to Japan for outstanding Maths and Science results

People

a month ago

A Grade 11 learner from Mpilisweni School of Specialisation in Katlehong earned a trip to Japan after finishing top of his class in Maths and Physical Sciences.

"Poor child": SA calls for safer regulations after Eid celebration turns tragic

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A 12-year-old girl died after a stray bullet struck her during an Eid Qurbani gathering near Fouriesburg in the Free State, and SA is calling for safer regulations.

"Everybody got food": Mass farm braai in Orania draws crowds at carnival

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Hundreds of Orania residents lined up for a massive farm braai at the Orania Karnavaal 2026, and many watching the video couldn't stop talking about what they saw.

"This park might not survive": Kruger National Park rot on 100th anniversary sparks urgent warning

People

a month ago

A safari guide marked Kruger National Park's 100th anniversary with a warning about speeding, roadkill, illegal substances and no accountability threatening the park

Woman gets emotional detailing the obstacles she faced while pushing for justice for Gaby Ndaba

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Whitney Ndaba shared an emotional video calling for justice for her sister Gaby Ndaba ahead of a peaceful gathering in Boksburg, after facing serious obstacles

"It's not a golden ticket": Woman shares how to get into university without meeting requirements

People

a month ago

A TikToker explained how South Africans over 23 can use the Mature Age Exemption to get into university without meeting standard matric requirements.

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