Nerissa Naidoo

Education: Diploma in Mechanical Draughting, Damelin (2019-2021), TEFL and TESOL certificate, TEFL Universal (2023)

Experience: Human Interest & Crime Updates Journalist, Briefly News (2024–Present); Copy Editor & Fact-Checker, National Today (2023–2025); Content Editor, Entail.ai (2023–2024); Feature Writer, Featherpen.org (2021–2025).

Nerissa Naidoo is a journalist and editor with seven years of publishing experience, specialising in human-interest features, societal developments, and breaking crime updates for Briefly News. Having worked as a copy editor and content accuracy specialist for international publications like National Today and Entail.ai, Nerissa applies rigorous fact-checking and ethical standards to sensitive news stories, including police updates, community affairs, and public safety reporting. Contact: nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za

3046 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“When I catch you”: Mr Price jean discount vs original price has woman defeated

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“R100 ingredients for a meal for 4 “: Cape Town woman shows budget Shoprite meals

People

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"My loss": Mum grieves children who died with heartbreaking post that leaves the internet confused

Family and Relationships

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"A person almost died": Lighting of fireworks goes wrong for Johannesburg woman on New Year's Eve

People

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"I can't do it": Woman asked to remove makeup on first blind date changes her mind about the man

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"He fear nothing": Durban dog's reaction to fireworks leaves Mzansi laughing on New Year's Eve

Family and Relationships

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"Please come arrest me": Gorgeous Johannesburg cop charms SA ladies with gym physique

People

10 months ago

A Johannesburg police officer shared a video flexing his muscles in his uniform. South African women flooded the comments asking if he was single.

"That's where the money comes from": SA stunned by woman dancing with a snake around her neck

People

10 months ago

A woman shared a video dancing with a live snake draped around her neck. The cream-coloured snake stayed calm as she performed fancy moves to Amapiano music.

"My belief systems": Gent shares how he ended up in an interacial relationship

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

An Afrikaans man shared how he fell in love with an Indian woman despite his upbringing. He explained how he had to challenge his belief systems to find happiness.

"I will not die": Gent shows how passengers reacted after severe turbulence on a flight

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A DJ shared a video showing how passengers reacted after severe turbulence on a flight. One woman kept screaming that she would not die in Jesus' name.

"Patience is key": A look into the wealth of SA's newest dollar-billionaire teaches powerful lessons

People

10 months ago

A content creator shared three lessons from Paul van Zuydam's billionaire journey. The 87-year-old built Le Creuset into a global empire worth over R14 billion.

"Buy a Ferrari": Controversial Cape Town Ferrari driver gets questioned by a cop about his income

People

10 months ago

A Cape Town Ferrari driver was pulled over by police who questioned him about his business. He explained how his BPO model allows him to afford luxury cars.

"I've upgraded you": Comedian's hilarious sales pitch for Chinese car leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

10 months ago

A comedian shared a funny video pretending to be a car salesman for a Geely vehicle. His creative sales pitch for the Chinese car had SA praising him.

"Garden of Eden": American woman spits facts about South Africa that left Mzansi proud

People

10 months ago

An American woman shared facts about South Africa's rare beauty and natural diversity. She explained how the country holds 10% of the world's plant species.

"My family will disown me": SA woman shares experience going out with an Arab gent at nightclub

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A South African woman shared her experience going out with an Arab man she met at a Johannesburg club. He refused to let her take photos and sparked debate online.

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