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

3057 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Electricity shock": Joburg man warns about NERSA mistake leading to massive electricity price hikes

People

a year ago

"Lekker": American woman shares her 3 favourite Afrikaans words, internet swoons over SA husband

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Abantu Bami”: Durban Family Rocking Cultural Outfits Go Viral With Proudly South African Moment

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I'm done for the year": South African gent shares sad message after giving up on finding a job

People

a year ago

"We barely sleep": South African woman shares her eye-opening experience of working in the US

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"You will be blessed": SA applauds Eastern Cape man's process of starting bakery from scratch

People

a year ago

"How much": Throwback clip has the president losing points with SA after he put tar on a gravel road

People

a year ago

A throwback video of President Ramaphosa using expensive equipment on a tiny tar patch sparked outrage as South Africans questioned government spending priorities.

"DIY girlies are up": Maseru woman leaves Mzansi in awe after showing what she can do with a drill

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A Maseru furniture maker impressed thousands with her first-time drill skills, creating a stunning custom coffee table that has social media users asking for prices.

"Small girl big God": Manzini woman gives back to parents, spends R60k on dream kitchen renovation

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Manzini woman spent around R60k renovating her parents' kitchen with unique concrete countertops, sharing emotional journey of giving back to family.

"Askies, next time": Johannesburg woman tips Woolies waiter with a sad note

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman's creative response to a tipping request on her R584 Woolworths bill sparks heated debate about South African tipping culture.

"That's insane": Durban man worried about R1000 increase in utility bills sparking nationwide debate

People

a year ago

Durban financial advisor discovers his utility bills increased by over 25% in one month despite the same usage, sparking nationwide conversation about rising costs.

"Private jet": SA woman travels using Air Zimbabwe and finds that she's the only passenger onboard

People

a year ago

A South African woman traveled on Air Zimbabwe and experienced something unusual that had social media users in stitches explaining why flights were empty.

"Like a step girl": Wild Afrikaans relationship drama has SA hollering over bizarre cheating excuse

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user shared her boyfriend's bizarre "step girl" excuse for cheating. The viral Afrikaans drama has SA questioning creative relationship excuses.

"Poverty is being managed": Cape Town man drops sobering video about inequalities in Mother City

People

a year ago

A Cape Town man exposed how the city's extreme inequality is deliberately designed, not accidental. Mzansi had mixed reactions to his sobering observations.

"Danko": Funny SA gent thanks Eskom for no loadshedding in winter despite high electricity costs

People

a year ago

A comedian thanked Eskom for no winter loadshedding while highlighting unique challenges the company has to deal with, like cable theft and illegal connections.

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