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Divani Coopoosamy

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(She/Her)
Durban
As seen in: Briefly News, Medium, SossTalk, Independent Online, The Mercury (South Africa), The South African
Covers:  Social issues, youth and community voices, media and representation, gender, pop culture, heritage and storytelling.
Doesn't Cover: Politics, business and sports.
Human interest writer and journalist @brieflyza

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Divani Coopoosamy’s Biography

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Divani Coopoosamy is a human interest writer and journalist at Briefly News (joined September 2025) with three years of experience in news reporting, feature writing and digital media. She graduated from Durban University of Technology in 2021 and worked at Durban Youth Radio until June 2022, before joining Newskoop. In 2023, she obtained her Advanced Diploma in Journalism at Cape Peninsula. She is currently completing her Honours in Media Studies and Communication.

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My Profile - Newskoop

My Profile - Newskoop

Divani worked at the media content agency for a year. She sourced, created and produced content for radio.

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#DayoftheGirl: Why is it important?

#DayoftheGirl: Why is it important?

October 11 marks the annual Day of the girl, which is about the empowerment of girls and creating equality fo…

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Attached to the soil: Portraits of South Africans

Attached to the soil: Portraits of South Africans

Can we put ourselves in Nelson Mandela’s shoes for a moment, the shoes he wore on 9 May 1994, and think a…

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The Single Problem

The Single Problem

Are you single and do you ever have that one friend in a relationship? If they always want to go out but cann…

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Profile of a Rap Queen: Behind the Curtain with Lex LaFoy

Profile of a Rap Queen: Behind the Curtain with Lex LaFoy

Lex LeFoy is a Durban born artist and dynamite in a small package. Her energy, passion and bubbliness is infe…

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Deaf allies and advocates: How hearing individuals can support the deaf community

Deaf allies and advocates: How hearing individuals can support the deaf community

Discover how South Africans can become powerful allies for the Deaf Community, creating a more inclusive nati…

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Articles

Viral moment: female driver's excitement over GWM P500’s self-parking

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By Divani Coopoosamy Verified
| Briefly News Verified
A viral TikTok video captured the excitement of a female driver as she experienced the GWM P500’s self-parking feature for the first time The GWM P500 features advanced self-parking technology that allows the vehicle to park itself using sensors and cameras Self-parking cars are setting the stage for a future where technology significantly enhances driving ease and safety; as more vehicles incorporate these features, the automotive industry is shifting toward more user-friendly experiences...
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Freestyler Slays Football Tricks in Body Control Dress and Heels

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By Divani Coopoosamy Verified
| Briefly News Verified
A freestyler goes viral on TikTok by showing her impressive football skills while wearing a body control dress and heels The video emphasises the growing visibility of women in sports, particularly in football, where female athletes are gaining more recognition This viral moment celebrates both the freestyler’s skills and the broader movement of challenging traditional gender norms in sports A TikTok video went viral after being posted on 17 September 2025 by an athlete.
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Nature’s Gifts: influencer turns everyday materials into a DIY toothbrush

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By Divani Coopoosamy Verified
| Briefly News Verified
An African influencer goes viral on TikTok by crafting a toothbrush and toothpaste from natural materials, and her resourceful creation emphasises the importance of sustainability and using what's available in nature The video reflects the influencer's cultural ties to resourcefulness, a reminder of childhood practices passed down from older generations Similar to the toothbrush DIY trend, Foodblog9ja shows Nigerian culinary traditions with engaging food content.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

It was news anchoring and I had to be on the ball before I went live on air every hour. It was the most fast paced job I've ever experienced.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Maybe when I was a little girl. My sister has a typewriter.

How is social media changing news?

It allows people to interact with it more. It makes news available immediately, mobile, and easily accessible and cuts down on reading time.