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

3049 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Maybe I'm the only one who didn't know": Johannesburg woman shows how she made R5k with Facebook

People

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“Build a garage”: KwaZulu-Natal woman’s method of protecting her car from hail sparks debate

People

11 months ago

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"Stop feeding them pap": Cameroon gent shares which countries have been destroyed by the Springboks

People

11 months ago

"Festive is gonna start": Ravensmead Cape Town community gets a new pool for summer

Family and Relationships

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“Never a dull moment”: Cupcake’s killer moves on the first of December has SA raving

People

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"That is manipulation": Woman calls out mothers for poor parenting after kids start working

Family and Relationships

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“You’re financially intelligent”: Eastern Cape student uses NSFAS money to renovate her room

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

An Eastern Cape student used her NSFAS money to renovate a one-room home. She did the cleaning, painting and electrical wiring herself, inspiring Mzansi.

"No confidentiality": Western Cape gent gives funny commentary on Woolies' new bags

People

11 months ago

A Western Cape comedian gave funny commentary on Woolworths' new shopping bags. He joked that the black bags used to hide everything people bought.

“Grateful”: Joburg woman shows what it’s like working for one of the 4 biggest audit firms

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

A Johannesburg woman shared her day working in mergers and acquisitions at one of the Big Four audit firms. The 24-year-old inspired viewers with her success.

“Just obedience”: SA woman shows how content creation landed her in Dubai with 10-year visa

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

A South African content creator shared how she got a 10-year Golden Visa in Dubai through Creators HQ. She moved with no savings, just faith in her decision.

“It’s exploitation”: Woman shows BCom accounting salary payslip for creditors clerk

People

11 months ago

A content creator shared a payslip showing a creditors clerk with a BCom in accounting earning R16,000. South Africans called it exploitation and gave career advice.

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“I didn’t go through agencies”: KwaZulu-Natal woman shares how she got a job in Switzerland

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

A KZN woman shared how she got a job in Switzerland without using agencies. She found the position on LinkedIn and went through the interview process successfully.

“We are not serious”: Gauteng Afrikaans women play game recreating Eben Etzebeth incident

People

11 months ago

Checkers Sixty60 used a Bell 222 Airwolf-style helicopter to deliver braai essentials to a houseboat. The marketing stunt got SA joking about what's next.

“We are not serious”: Gauteng Afrikaans women play a game recreating Eben Etzebeth incident

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Four Gauteng women shared a video playing a drinking game that recreated the Eben Etzebeth eye-gouge incident and Mzansi found the fun game hilarious.

“SA won’t flinch”: Gent reassures Mzansi they won’t be hit hard after getting kicked out of AGOA

People

11 months ago

A content creator reassured South Africans about being kicked out of AGOA. He explained that trade exposure to the US is only 5% and preparations have been made.

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