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

3056 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"The biggest supermarket in Harare": UK woman's grocery shopping in Zimbabwe goes viral

People

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"Much cheaper": Johannesburg man reveals cost of using heating bucket instead of geyser

People

a year ago

"To build community spirit": Johannesburg community unites for 36th annual Gandhi Walk fundraiser

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The car screams us": Influencer Grace Mondlana flashes her new car worth over R495,000

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"You are making us proud": Durban woman takes Mzansi vibes to China with kiddies dance lessons

People

a year ago

"Confusing": Afrikaner man explains the difference of "now, now now and just now" to American wife

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I'm not happy": Joburg's Desmond Koolen sends a message to the Springboks after a crushing defeat

People

a year ago

Johannesburg's Desmond Koolen delivered an emotional message defending Springboks players after their defeat, criticising fans' harsh social media comments.

"I'll never forget today": SA community in Korea celebrates woman's wedding

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman's wedding video in Korea went viral after her fellow countrymen surprised her with traditional celebrations, leaving viewers emotional.

"It's been nothing short of magical": Inspiring woman goes from cabin crew to commercial pilot

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Elizabeth Mapatle goes from cabin crew to commercial pilot, overcoming financial struggles and personal tragedy to join the small percentage of global female pilots.

"Just like that, the meat was gone": Woman's braai moment ruined as eagle steals her food

People

a year ago

A Content creator shared a viral video of an eagle stealing ribs from a woman's hands during a braai, attracting over 600,000 views and hilarious reactions.

"Y'all suing": KwaZulu-Natal woman's discovery of China Hyper Store goes viral

People

a year ago

A KwaZulu-Natal woman discovered the China Hyper furniture store in Tongaat, sparking viral debate about whether it's copying Checkers Hyper branding.

"Lacks context": Mzansi is unsatisfied with a construction engineer's estimates of building a home

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A construction engineer shared a detailed estimate for building a South African home, breaking down costs from foundations to finishes using professional methods.

"Never xem": Woman gets written letter from neighbour that changes her mind about answering door

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared a handwritten letter from a Jehovah's Witness neighbour that made her reconsider avoiding visitors at her gate, sparking discussion about kindness.

"What a view": Cape Town content creator captures time-lapse of blood moon total lunar eclipse

People

a year ago

A Cape Town content creator captured stunning time-lapse footage of the blood moon total lunar eclipse from Table Mountain, attracting over 170,000 views.

"Who?": Woman tricks husband into singing birthday song to ex boyfriend in funny prank

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Content creator @misstee_mom tricked her husband into singing Happy Birthday to her ex boyfriend in viral prank that attracted over 13,000 reactions from viewers.

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