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

3058 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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

People

a year ago

"We just now learned": Centurion staff member of boutique hotel unleashes hidden piano talent

People

a year ago

"Whose war cry is the best": Video compilation leaves SA judging between 3 epic war cries

People

a year ago

"I'm financially irresponsible": Kenyan woman overjoyed by cool tech features on her new Hyundai car

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"They knew but promoted it": SA medical student in Russia weighs in on controversial Alabuga start

People

a year ago

"My car": Durban gent's stunt with moving car goes wrong in viral video

People

a year ago

"Spoiled it just like that": Asian woman's "Magumaba" in Afrikaans goes viral on social media

People

a year ago

An Asian South African comedian's Afrikaans version of hit song Magumaba has gone viral with over 1 million TikTok views, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi.

"You need to know this": South African man shares why his friend pays more property taxes

People

a year ago

A man shared how his friend had higher taxes for owning multiple homes under his personal name, with rebates dropping from R300k to R15k on second properties.

"4 plus bathroom": Woman flaunts interior of her spacious 4-room shack with modern touches

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman's TikTok tour of her shack with a bathroom has amazed viewers with its modern interior, tiled floors, and stylish decorations that challenged stereotypes.

"Around 200k": Kenyan besties share their R27k girls trip to Cape Town with perfect itinerary

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Kenyan travel blogger shared her complete Cape Town girls trip itinerary costing KES 200k (R27k), featuring helicopter rides, wine tasting, and beach visits.

"The total is?": BMW sold for R90k at JHB auction has South Africans asking about hidden costs

People

a year ago

A BMW One Series sold for R90,000 at a Johannesburg auction has South Africans asking about hidden costs and auction processes, with many wanting to buy these cars.

"Give this guy a Bells": Asian gent vibing in front of an ATM goes viral and has Mzansi dancing

People

a year ago

An Asian man dancing energetically in front of an FNB ATM has gone viral, with South Africans praising his moves and welcoming his embrace of SA's dance culture.

"This is how it's done": Mzansi at odds over R3.2 billion university being built in Pretoria

People

a year ago

Construction begins on R3.2 billion Afrikaans Akademia campus in Pretoria, sparking debate among South Africans over the massive university development project.

"True SA hero": Cape Town man shows how a retired police officer used his garden to inspire Mzansi

People

a year ago

A retired Heidelberg policeman turned his front pavement into a free vegetable garden after someone stole from his yard, inspiring thousands with his ubuntu spirit.

"Basically finished": Woman's house renovations tour shows amazing before and after transformation

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman's incredible home renovation video tour shows the amazing transformation from confusing layout to modern open-plan dream home.

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