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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"Christmas winner": Gent praises Woolies Christmas meat in viral video

People

10 months ago

"They kept the glasses full": Western Cape housewife's spending on luxury items amazes SA

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

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"She's a mood": Eastern Cape gogo playing soccer with kids melts hearts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

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"That's Cape Town beach": Gent compares Cape Town and Durban beaches in viral video

People

10 months ago

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"The reason why is actually insane": Gent shares crazy backstory of abandoned Pretoria mall in SA

People

10 months ago

"It's a little bit unfair": Gent complains about not being able to find work in SA due to BEE

People

10 months ago

"Nobody heard anything": SA confused as 6 cars get damaged in Johannesburg parking lot

People

10 months ago

SA confused as 6 cars get damaged in Johannesburg parking lot. Video shows aftermath at Riversands apartment complex with no witnesses or alarms heard.

“Wish you all the best”: Johannesburg woman shares how to study in Russia after training abroad

Women Empowerment

10 months ago

A Johannesburg medical doctor who trained in Russia shared how South Africans can apply to study medicine there. She broke down three options and warned about scams.

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“Justice for Gogo”: Joburg young woman’s dance challenge with gogo sparks debate online

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Joburg woman did a dance challenge with her gogo that ended with an unexpected push. The video went viral as Mzansi demanded justice for the grandmother.

“Its a big hole”: Gent’s funny commentary on Kimberley tour leaves SA in tears

People

10 months ago

Comedian Vafa Naraghi shared a hilarious tour of Kimberley with spot-on commentary and a perfect accent. He joked about the Big Hole and local culture.

“I love cupcake”: Nigerian man compares Cyril Ramaphosa with president of Nigeria in viral video

People

10 months ago

A Nigerian man compared President Cyril Ramaphosa with Nigeria's president in a viral video. His praise for Cupcake had SA feeling grateful for their leader.

“We’re skinny here”: UK women discuss body image differences in UK and SA after Cape Town visit

People

10 months ago

Two UK women visited Cape Town and noticed a big difference in body image standards compared to the UK. They said people were calling them slim and models in SA.

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“He would’ve gone”: Joburg woman in interracial marriage stunned by husband’s dancing at wedding

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Johannesburg woman filmed her husband dancing as a groomsman at a friend's wedding. His Amapiano moves had Mzansi adopting him as their new brother-in-law.

“Create your own happiness”: Durban gent comes up with a funny way to deal with the summer heat

People

10 months ago

A Durban man came up with a hands-free way to beat the summer heat by attaching a juice bottle to his fan. The viral video had Mzansi praising him.

“We don’t have this”: UK woman falls in love with SA culture at a Joburg event

People

10 months ago

A UK woman visited Fourways farmers market in Johannesburg and was stunned by the festive vibe. She said SA offers experiences different to any other country.

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