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

3052 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"On another level": New Checkers with high tech features has Mzansi rushing to Westwood Mall

People

a year ago

"I wish my granny was alive": Mpumalanga woman's graduation with no support breaks Mzansi's heart

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"SA is the best": Korean woman celebrates a budget birthday using birthday specials offered in SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Best job in the world": Joburg gent shows how young jockey earned over R100k in a few minutes

People

a year ago

"Mostly Western Cape": Cape Town gent shows the most dangerous townships in SA

People

a year ago

"How much?": Gauteng spaza shop owner shows the cost of living in SA if $1 was R7

People

a year ago

"Let me finish": Durban content creator shares German's view on South African car guards

People

a year ago

A Durban content creator interviewed a German woman about car guards, and her trust level in giving them her keys while surfing left South Africans shocked.

"One of our favourites": South Africans' knowledge of Africa gets tested by a US man in Morocco

People

a year ago

Content creator Chris Stocks tested three South African men's knowledge of African flags in Morocco, and they aced the quiz by correctly identifying all 10 countries

"She knows me": Sweet video shows Paarl pregnant woman identifying baby daddy in baby shower game

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Paarl rapper 21 Promo shared a sweet baby shower video where his blindfolded pregnant partner had to identify him by touch, melting hearts with 5 million views.

"It's quality": SA couple selling their wardrobe go viral as Mzansi gets ready to shop

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A couple announced they're selling their designer clothes on Yaga under The Dambuza's Closet, and South Africans are ready to shop with the clip going viral.

"I want this": Netizens gush over a US woman's before-and-after dating glow-up

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared before and after photos from her relationship journey, showing her confidence and happiness, leaving South Africans gushing over her glow.

"Be grateful": SA and Zim couple shows off their home while sharing a powerful message

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Content creators Daniel and Ingrid Rose shared their home and journey from living on a mattress earning R4,500 to having their own place, inspiring gratitude.

"Get yours now": Durban man shares plug for massive Levi's jeans sale

People

a year ago

A Durban man shared a video showing Levi's jeans on sale for R360 each at Springfield Outlet, and South Africans rushed to ask about sizes and styles.

"Social anxiety is scared of you": Man brings a pot of pap to KFC and Mzansi has mixed reactions

People

a year ago

A comedian shared a video showing himself eating KFC chicken with a pot of pap he brought from home, leaving South Africans with mixed reactions.

"Don't comply": SA divided over Eskom's latest ruling on solar power users

People

a year ago

A man broke down Eskom's latest ruling on solar power registration, with key changes including no engineer requirement and exemptions for off-grid systems.

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