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

3050 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Not just any hair": Polokwane woman flies to Ghana to get hair done with specific colour mix

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"What's wrong with my face?": KZN woman plays prank on Lesotho woman using TikTok filter

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"SA's new anthem": Malcolm and domestic worker Sis Thembi go viral with old wrestling clip

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"I would never go back": US man shows how he's living the American Dream in Cape Town

People

11 months ago

"Good luck": American man shares alleged refugee arrivals in US as Trump sets 7K cap

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Thank you Mzansi": Nigerian man applauds SA's generosity after successful G20 summit

People

11 months ago

"I was the first person to get 100%": Cape Town gent shares how he aced his learner's licence test

People

11 months ago

A Cape Town student shared how he became the first person to get 100% on the learner's licence test in Port Elizabeth. He explained his full study method.

"I don't think I'm supposed to be here": American woman sobs as she longs for SA life

People

11 months ago

An American woman shared an emotional video revealing she's been depressed since leaving South Africa. She faced multiple problems after returning to the US.

"Poor snake must be exhausted": Swimming black mamba rescued from Durban beach

People

11 months ago

A black mamba was spotted swimming at a Durban beach before getting tired and washing up on shore. A snake catcher safely removed the exhausted snake.

"I'm literally crying": Santa Shoebox Project brings smiles to kids' faces before December

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

The Santa Shoebox project shared a video of children receiving personalised gift boxes. South Africans were moved to tears watching the kids' excitement.

"Rest peacefully": Woman shares story of losing her husband soon after her lobola negotiations

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Mpumalanga woman shared a heartbreaking video revealing she lost her husband just 2 hours after their lobola negotiations ended. South Africans sent condolences.

"Is he the chosen one?": Alleged 3D model of Adam the first human gives Vin Diesel lookalike vibes

People

11 months ago

An entertainment page shared a photo claiming to show a 3D model of Adam that looked like Vin Diesel. The joke post from 2022 resurfaced and had people making jokes.

"This is the respect Modi commands": G20 Venda women bowing down tradition puts SA under scrutiny

People

11 months ago

Venda women bowing down to greet India's PM Modi at the G20 Summit sparked online debate. South Africans explained it's a cultural tradition of respect.

"How you save money": Woman shows how she makes 15 meals from R1000 groceries for family of 5

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman shared how she spent R1000 on meat and fish to make 15 dinners for her family of five. South Africans had mixed reactions to her budgeting method.

"Love the people": Proudly SA moment as Clifton beachgoers crash Cape Town couple's wedding proposal

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Cape Town man shared a video from Clifton Beach showing his romantic proposal to his girlfriend. Beachgoers stopped to celebrate and chant for a kiss.

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