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

3060 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"This is where we are": Mpumalanga woman repurposes fridge after having no electricity for months

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Like I'm in California": American man's review of Mossel Bay has Mzansi beaming with pride

People

a year ago

"When times are tough": Woman's meal for 4 people under R25 with simple ingredients stuns Mzansi

People

a year ago

"Let's indulge": Joburg teacher's monthly budget from R21k salary has Mzansi shocked at what's left

People

a year ago

"Under R300?": Joburg gent shares factory plug selling affordable candy to help sweet entrepreneurs

People

a year ago

"No visa needed": Pretoria travel creator shares amazing visa-free destinations for South Africans

People

a year ago

"Faith and hard work": Lesotho gent shows how his friend's dream home is coming to life after COVID

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Lesotho architect shared how his friend's dream home, designed during the COVID-19 lockdown, is finally coming to life, proving that faith and hard work pay off.

"Praise the Lord": Wealthy woman shows how she shops for groceries in her own house using a trolley

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman went viral for using a shopping trolley to collect ingredients from her massive home pantry, showing how rich people prepare meals for their families.

"Am I cannibal?": American woman disturbed by teeth discovery in her meal at a local restaurant

People

a year ago

An American woman discovered a complete set of teeth and jawbone in her restaurant meal, sparking viral debate about food safety and what she may have eaten.

"It's home": SA couple fight to stay in Australia, claim returning would be a death sentence

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African couple in Western Sydney claim returning home would be a "death sentence" as they fight to stay in Australia after their protection visa was denied.

"Is it safe?"A Johannesburg woman's Woolies liquid egg whites scrambled result goes viral

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman's picture of scrambled eggs made with Woolworths liquid egg whites went viral with 2.5 million views, sparking heated debate.

"After traumatising pap, they are targeting magwenya now": Local woman makes green fat cakes

People

a year ago

A content creator showed a woman making traditional magwenya with green food colouring. Mzansi debated whether classic recipes should get modern colourful twists.

"This is scary": Johannesburg woman reconsiders Woolies food after realising lettuce doesn't rot

People

a year ago

Johannesburg TikToker @phindilemakhasi questions Woolworths food quality after her lettuce stays fresh for over a month. South Africans debate preservation methods.

"Me at work vs at home": Limpopo woman shows off diesel mechanic look in transformation video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman from Limpopo shared a video showing the difference of what she looks like at work as a diesel mechanic compared to the fashion diva she is at home.

"It's not sealed until we've done this dance": Cape Town woman celebrates new home with a jive

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Content creator @kaylakimkay celebrates buying her new home with a special dance video. Mzansi reacts as property experts discuss improved market conditions.

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