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

2028 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Show him the way home": Afrikaner farmer on H-2A visa pained and emotional while leaving SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"May the lord bless the work of his hands": Hustler converts old school bus into barbershop

People

a year ago

"Hard work always has a price": Makro cashier flexes rise up corporate ladder

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"They get up very early": Afrikaner farmers show epic braai skills during harvest time

People

a year ago

"Mulungu Chronicles": Woman's first taxi ride turns hilarious after card payment attempt

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"How can Kota lose?": Food World Cup sees SA reach finals in viral tournament

People

a year ago

"Because of China I bought three Rolex watches!": SA man hyped by affordable "Rolexes" from China

People

a year ago

A TikToker has gone viral after showing off three "Rolex" watches he bought for just R79 due to the growing US-China trade tensions affecting luxury brands.

"I'm getting toxic relationship vibes": Baboon removes all feathers from relaxed chicken

People

a year ago

A viral video from the Eastern Cape shows a baboon wearing shorts removing all feathers from a chicken that stands completely calm throughout the process.

“Village home!”: Advocate flaunts modern house built in rural area

People

a year ago

A Pretoria advocate has shared a video of his impressive modern home built in Makapanstad Village, showing how he maintains connections to his rural roots.

“I’m talking UNHINGED”: Woman asks about Mzansi’s most wild experiences, SA can’t stop sharing

People

a year ago

A TikTok user's request for Mzansis' most bizarre experiences has gone viral with over 4,000 comments, showing how SA turns every situation into funny tales.

“Now I can finally rest”: SA reacts to healthcare worker’s plans for R110M Lotto win

People

a year ago

A healthcare worker who won R110 million in the Powerball says she'll keep working but will take time off from overtime. Her simple wishes got mixed reactions.

"Konnichi howzit!": Jozi gent takes his hilarious accent to Japan

People

a year ago

A Pretoria-born man living in Japan has gone viral after sharing a video showing how his South African accent blends with Japanese phrases like "Konnichi howzit."

"One day is one day": Man shares how he feeds his big cat, SA warns against keeping wild animals

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American man sharing videos of his life with a pet puma named Messi has sparked concerns among South Africans who warn that wild animals can never be domesticated

"Women can build nations": Woman shares home ownership journey, SA impressed

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A South African woman from the Eastern Cape has inspired many after sharing her journey of building her own modern home surrounded by beautiful countryside views.

"From shack to my own home": Gent shares story of saving money to build his own home

People

a year ago

A man shared his journey from living in a shack to building his own home from scratch, inspiring many with his dedication and providing hope to those with dreams.

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