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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"You save more on housing": American shows soft life in SA on R42k budget including Joburg apartment

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"Something cool": CAPSI Africa launches pan-African youth competition

People

11 months ago

"I'm begging you": Cape Town woman shares plug for how content creators can get to work on campaigns

People

11 months ago

"We're not afraid": Tensions rise with bosses over R1,9k salaries

People

11 months ago

"Quality water isn't the most expensive": SA water sommelier picks her fave bottled water

People

11 months ago

"No matter your skin colour": Farmer defends his choice for wearing khaki clothes

People

11 months ago

"I just go to the shop": Xhosa gent stunned by Nara Smith's DIY Coca Cola recipe

People

11 months ago

A Cape Town man shared his reaction to Nara Smith's homemade Coca Cola recipe, questioning why anyone would make drinks from scratch when shops sell them ready-made.

“Spitting?”: A Joburg woman tried sushi for the first time, but SA is unimpressed by her behaviour

People

11 months ago

A Johannesburg woman's first sushi experience goes viral as SA relates to her reaction but criticises her restaurant behaviour after spitting food onto plate.

"You invited your girl": Gent gets his Port Elizabeth girl to drink umqombothi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Port Elizabeth singer tried umqombothi for the first time with her man's encouragement, creating a heartwarming cultural moment that has SA celebrating.

"Be the teacher that you needed": Eastern Cape teacher braiding students' hair melts hearts

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

An Eastern Cape teacher goes viral for braiding his student's hair in his classroom, showing a caring approach that has SA praising his dedication to his students.

"This is probably illegal": Cape Town woman shares plug for 90% discounted shoes from high-end store

People

11 months ago

A Cape Town fashion insider revealed a Poetry outlet store offering R2,000 shoes for R200 and dresses for R499, leaving shoppers amazed at the incredible deals.

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"Had to leave my footprints here": SA dancer shines at New York Times Square with viral moves

People

11 months ago

A South African dancer goes viral with a confident Times Square performance, getting over 260,000 views as Mzansi celebrates her bold moves in New York City.

"Cut costs": Johannesburg man shares tips for cutting costs on lights that could save 80 percent

People

11 months ago

A Johannesburg electricity expert shared how one table lamp can replace four downlights, cutting home lighting costs by 80%. Smart plug tips included for savings.

"Minister of enjoyment": KwaZulu-Natal kid's Gucci birthday spoils go viral

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal mother treats her son to a luxury Gucci shopping spree for his birthday. The video shows the boy's excitement at a designer store in Durban.

"It's not vandalised": Zulu gent amazed by public toilets in South Korea

People

11 months ago

South African teacher in Korea shows spotless public toilets with advanced features. Mzansi is stunned by the comparison to local facilities, some claim it's AI.

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