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

3054 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

Author's articles

"3 months salary spent in one day": Woman's Woolies grocery haul has Mzansi feeling envious

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Julle is tops!": Primary school's "Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie" performance makes SA proud

People

a year ago

"I saved R6,385": 50% fragrance sale at Kyalami race track draws huge crowds in Johannesburg

People

a year ago

"It's a circle!": Skydivers capture the real shape of a rainbow that has Mzansi shook

People

a year ago

"What we should see more of": Joburg man shows brave gents saving a child from a burning building

People

a year ago

"It's in your head": Customer fumes after fake pharmacist gaslights her pain in viral prank video

People

a year ago

"Is it the same?": American confused by Mzansi lingo shares hilarious questions about South Africa

People

a year ago

An American woman living in Cape Town shared a viral video asking locals to explain confusing South African lingo from robots to braai sauce, sparking a debate.

"Real world-ready": Sandton gets new R420 million Emeris campus

People

a year ago

ADvTECH has announced plans for a massive new Sandton campus with mock courtrooms and podcast studios as private education prepares for university recognition.

"Life of a young widow": Johannesburg woman shows her late husband's car getting repossessed by bank

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman shared an emotional video of her late husband's car being repossessed by the bank, leaving her son heartbroken over a broken promise.

"Is it true?": Joburg man shows wealthiest township with R1 million properties but SA disagrees

People

a year ago

A content creator shared data showing South Africa's wealthiest township with R1 million properties, but locals disagree with the surprising results.

"We designed it": Woman unveils newly designed home that she built from scratch with husband

People

a year ago

Makeup artist shows off stunning custom home she designed with her husband, featuring black and gold finishes, a built-in fish tank and luxury details throughout.

"Lemon and China fruit!": Asian woman shows how she's loving SA culture with a perfect Zulu song

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An Asian woman living in South Africa goes viral singing a traditional Zulu song perfectly while enjoying local treats. Her cultural embrace has Mzansi impressed.

“Congratulations to both jackpot winners”: Two lucky players win Lotto millions

People

a year ago

ITHUBA confirms rare double win with two players becoming multi-millionaires - one won R18 million via banking app, another R8.5 million in Westville.