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

2632 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"She's so spiritual": Bride and guests' reactions at a Christian wedding confuse Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"That's expensive": Couple compares cost of living in SA vs Zimbabwe, leaving Mzansi stunned

People

11 months ago

"Not all heroes wear capes": Western Cape Sixty60 delivery driver steps in to save burning luxe car

People

11 months ago

"Not easy": Domestic worker scores cash after nailing "impossible challenge" from her employer

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Decaf coffee": Gent dubbed "Black Coffee" lookalike after video of him dancing at groove goes viral

People

11 months ago

"50 missed calls from NASA": Young technical school learner impresses SA with genius creation

People

11 months ago

"He almost uninstalled you": Before and after pics of Joburg educator's mjolo that has SA worried

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Joburg educator's before and after photos show extreme weight loss after a relationship, leaving South Africans deeply concerned about toxic mjolo effects.

"I saved over R8k": Joburg woman shows off her ASCO fragrances haul worth over R19k

People

11 months ago

A Johannesburg fragrance enthusiast spent R11,020 on designer perfumes worth R19,825 at the ASCO sale, but her massive spending has SA questioning her budget skills.

"Looks like Gucci designer": Giraffe with unusual patterns has SA buzzing after Kruger sighting

People

11 months ago

A giraffe with unusual jagged patterns spotted in Kruger National Park has South Africans buzzing, with many comparing its designer-like markings to Gucci fashion.

"They are all the same": Cape Town gent shows houses on top of Table Mountain

People

11 months ago

A Cape Town travel guide discovered abandoned houses on top of Table Mountain, sparking questions about who built them and why they were left empty on the landmark.

"Some good news": SA passport ranking climbs, but Schengen visa still needed for Estonia

People

11 months ago

South Africa's passport ranking has climbed in global standings, reflecting improved travel access and strengthening international relations for SA passport holders.

"Bro, relax?": SA gives a reality check for Cape Town gent hyped over software engineering salary

People

11 months ago

A Cape Town software engineering student got excited about earning R78,000 monthly, but South Africans quickly burst his bubble with the real entry-level salary.

"Imagine if he was alone": Frantic beachgoers team up to save kids stuck in beach sand

People

11 months ago

Frantic beachgoers and lifeguards teamed up to save two boys trapped in a sand hole at a Cape Town beach after water created a quicksand-like situation.

"3 months salary spent in one day": Woman's Woolies grocery haul has Mzansi feeling envious

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A content creator's weekly grocery haul across multiple stores, including Woolworths, has South Africans feeling envious as she shops in her Mercedes G-Wagon.

"Julle is tops!": Primary school's "Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie" performance makes SA proud

People

11 months ago

A primary school's Heritage Day performance celebrating SA went viral, with children paying tribute to SA heroes like Siya Kolisi and Dricus du Plessis.

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