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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"Let's be real": Nigerian gent agrees with woman's opinion on SA accommodating refugees

People

11 months ago

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"You got this": SA gent shows results of having a 1-year-old at the age of 38

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Wait for December family reunions": German woman shares experience of dating SA man

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Expectations were high": Gent shares sneak peek of products on shelves at Walmart before opening

People

11 months ago

"This is not a march": Women for Change shares guidelines for G20 women's shutdown

People

11 months ago

"She didn't deserve the crown": Mexico crowned as 2025 Miss Universe amid controversy

People

11 months ago

“God is going to show off”: Eastern Cape homeowners pray for a miracle as house faced demolition

People

11 months ago

EC homeowners were seen praying inside their home as police waited outside to demolish the property. Over 20 brick homes were demolished in Ward 31 eBhongweni.

“I draw the line”: Joburg woman shares where she draws the line with family after secret competition

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Joburg content creator shared how she sets boundaries with family members who show secret competition or jealousy. South Africans related to her story.

“I love it”: US woman living in Cape Town applauds SA banking system after discussing queues

People

11 months ago

An American woman living in Cape Town praised SA's banking system after experiencing how fast the queue moved. Mzansi told her to wait until she visits a hospital.

“Send him to USA”: Woman appeals to Trump administration after Australia revokes SA man’s visa

People

11 months ago

A SA TikTok user jokingly appealed to the Trump administration to take a SA man facing deportation from Australia after his visa was cancelled over a neo-Nazi rally.

“Pure discipline”: Nigerian man shows obedience of a trained German Shepherd

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Nigerian man shared a video showing his German Shepherd walking away from a dish of meat on command, leading many viewers to jokingly question the dog’s training.

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“You’re not broke”: Joburg woman shares budget breakdown of R4K income that helped her save

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

A Joburg woman shared how she managed to save and invest on a R4,000 monthly stipend using the 50/30/20 rule. South Africans were impressed with her method.

"We never thought this day would come": SA gent shares that it might be the end of spam calls in SA

People

11 months ago

A TikTok user shared that the government is almost finished developing a National Opt Out Registry to stop spam calls in SA. Mzansi was excited about the news.

"Please don't do this at my funeral": Groove at a funeral confuses Mzansi in viral TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video showed guests dancing and grooving at what appeared to be a funeral instead of mourning. South Africans had very mixed reactions to the video.

"Don't tell": Gent shares some of the struggles he and his wife faced as an interracial couple

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A young couple shared a story about facing negative remarks in an elevator when a couple made comments about their interracial relationship in Cape Town.

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