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

3055 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"How do people survive here?": UK woman complains about deodorant costs in Zimbabwe

People

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"That was crazy cool": Cape Town gent discovers underground bunker on Table Mountain

People

a year ago

"After lots of money": Property flipper transforms an ugly house into a modern paradise

People

a year ago

"You save more on housing": American shows soft life in SA on R42k budget including Joburg apartment

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Something cool": CAPSI Africa launches pan-African youth competition

People

a year ago

"I'm begging you": Cape Town woman shares plug for how content creators can get to work on campaigns

People

a year ago

"We're not afraid": Tensions rise with bosses over R1,9k salaries

People

a year ago

Worker representatives confronted company bosses during a heated meeting over employees earning only R1,900 monthly, calling wages unfair and demanding better pay.

"Quality water isn't the most expensive": SA water sommelier picks her fave bottled water

People

a year ago

One water sommelier recommended the best affordable bottled water brands available in South African shops, explaining why expensive doesn't always mean best.

"No matter your skin colour": Farmer defends his choice for wearing khaki clothes

People

a year ago

A production scientist explained the practical reasons why farmers wear khaki clothing, addressing misconceptions and teaching viewers about industry-specific attire

"I just go to the shop": Xhosa gent stunned by Nara Smith's DIY Coca Cola recipe

People

a year ago

A Cape Town man shared his reaction to Nara Smith's homemade Coca Cola recipe, questioning why anyone would make drinks from scratch when shops sell them ready-made.

“Spitting?”: A Joburg woman tried sushi for the first time, but SA is unimpressed by her behaviour

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman's first sushi experience goes viral as SA relates to her reaction but criticises her restaurant behaviour after spitting food onto plate.

"You invited your girl": Gent gets his Port Elizabeth girl to drink umqombothi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Port Elizabeth singer tried umqombothi for the first time with her man's encouragement, creating a heartwarming cultural moment that has SA celebrating.

"Be the teacher that you needed": Eastern Cape teacher braiding students' hair melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An Eastern Cape teacher goes viral for braiding his student's hair in his classroom, showing a caring approach that has SA praising his dedication to his students.

"This is probably illegal": Cape Town woman shares plug for 90% discounted shoes from high-end store

People

a year ago

A Cape Town fashion insider revealed a Poetry outlet store offering R2,000 shoes for R200 and dresses for R499, leaving shoppers amazed at the incredible deals.

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"Had to leave my footprints here": SA dancer shines at New York Times Square with viral moves

People

a year ago

A South African dancer goes viral with a confident Times Square performance, getting over 260,000 views as Mzansi celebrates her bold moves in New York City.

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