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

3048 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Some people are just so lucky": Nigerian woman's 2025 recap video leaves SA envying her soft life

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

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"I'm the Uber girl": SA buzzes over monthly breakdown of doctor's expenses

People

10 months ago

"We need the whole Christmas album": South Africa hyped by Zulufied Jingle Bells remix

People

10 months ago

"A hero": Marius van der Merwe's wife (Witness D) posts sad clip during first Christmas without him

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Amazing president": SA gets excited by Ramaphosa's response for his plans for next G20 summit

People

10 months ago

"MC energy": Clip of Africa being called the main character compared to other continents goes viral

People

10 months ago

"True love": Northern Cape granddad's reaction to meeting grandchild for the first time melts hearts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Northern Cape granddad's reaction to meeting grandchild for the first time melts hearts. Long-distance truck driver showers baby with love and kisses in viral video.

"Do you guys ever sleep?": Arab woman inlove with Amapiano praises SA artists

People

10 months ago

Arab woman praises SA artists, falls in love with Amapiano. Dubai resident asks Mzansi to adopt her after attending concerts by Ego Slimflow, Boohle and Masterpiece.

"It's not fair": Nigerian woman visits SA and goes back home crying about her country

People

10 months ago

Nigerian woman visits SA and goes back home crying about her country. Woman breaks down after visiting Joburg and returning to find no electricity for two weeks.

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"He'll be a millionaire": SA impressed by kid's savings after breaking open his tin piggy bank

People

10 months ago

SA impressed by kid's savings after breaking open tin can. Young boy reveals money saved from school pocket money including R200 notes and coins.

"SA is a first world country": Gent shares what he thinks of SA after moving to USA

People

10 months ago

Gent shares what he thinks of SA after moving to the US. A South African living in America says SA is first world country with better resources than US.

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"You're in the top 1%": UK woman tries kota and SA disagrees with her take

People

10 months ago

A UK woman tries kota, and SA disagrees with her opinion. British content creator visiting South Africa says finishing the whole kota makes you top 1%.

"Not the place to be": Western Cape mum and daughter fly to Jozi for lux shopping

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Western Cape mum and daughter flew to Jozi for lux shopping. Woman shares video of impulsive trip to Johannesburg to shop at Sandton City stores.

"Haibo! We need answers!": SA ID in released Epstein files has Mzansi flipping out

People

10 months ago

Photos in the Epstein files have SA getting spooked. South Africans spotted what appeared to be an SA identity document in a CNN report about photos from the estate.

"Rain was a blessing": Limpopo wedding goes on despite floods at venue

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Limpopo wedding goes on despite floods at venue. Couple and guests continue celebrating in Mookgophong as heavy rain floods wedding tent in viral video.

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