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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"Cut costs": Johannesburg man shares tips for cutting costs on lights that could save 80 percent

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"Minister of enjoyment": KwaZulu-Natal kid's Gucci birthday spoils go viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It's not vandalised": Zulu gent amazed by public toilets in South Korea

People

a year ago

"I don't hate the DA": Woman rants about the DA's recent actions

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a year ago

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"We need to cleanse this poison": Woman complains about Mzansi's method of celebrating

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I'm feeling so confident": Shopping trip turns magical as a retired ouma gets chosen for a makeover

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Up to 70% off designer sunnies": Cape Town woman reveals plug for massive designer sunglasses sale

People

a year ago

A Cape Town woman shared where to get designer sunglasses at 70% off, including Ray-Bans for R600, leaving South Africans questioning the authenticity.

"Congratulations!": Shoprite cashier graduates and flexes her accomplishment at work in viral video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A Shoprite cashier went viral after sharing an emotional video of her graduation day, inspiring South Africans with her determination to succeed while working.

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"Never saw the last part coming": Teacher doing Magumba dance challenge with students goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A teacher went viral after joining her students in the Magumba dance challenge, with South Africans praising her for creating a fun learning environment.

"Tastes doughy": American content creator tries magwinya for the first time in South Africa

People

a year ago

An American food content creator tried magwinya for the first time in South Africa and shared his honest review, getting advice from locals on proper fillings.

"I found your ID": Gent in cybersecurity warns South Africans after finding personal docs online

People

a year ago

A cybersecurity expert warned South Africans after discovering over 1,000 ID copies and certificates online, leaked through free scanning apps with hidden terms.

"Camping safaris are not safe": Kenyan dentist shows a lion entering a camping tent

People

a year ago

A Kenyan dentist shared shocking footage of a lioness entering a camping tent and stealing belongings, sparking debates about safari camping safety.

"Why is the water dirty?": Limpopo hiker shows surprising dam on top of Table Mountain

People

a year ago

A Limpopo hiker living in Cape Town discovered the hidden Woodhead Dam on top of Table Mountain, sparking viral reactions as he questioned the water's odd colour.

"My girl is UP!": Johannesburg Grace Mondlana's grocery haul for her gogo melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Johannesburg influencer Grace Mondlana melted hearts with her R4,100 grocery haul for her grandmother, treating her to pizza for dinner and a haircut too.

"It happened to me": Durban gent shows driver asleep while waiting at a red robot

People

a year ago

A Durban driving instructor shared viral footage of a driver who fell asleep at a red traffic light, sparking important conversations about road safety.

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