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

3061 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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

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"You snuck out for what": Johannesburg woman gets straddled with her baby at a groove

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Work doesn't feel like work": Afrikaner boss and domestic worker's fun banter goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I found your twin": SA discovers Rachel Kolisi lookalike on US TV show that has Mzansi stunned

People

a year ago

"I didn't trust": Joburg boy pulling out killer moves with his professional dancing dad goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This will scare you": Johannesburg gent shows how much electricity a small heater uses monthly

People

a year ago

"This is just, wow!": Mpumalanga man pops the question during communion in emotional church proposal

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Mpumalanga man's lovely proposal during Holy Communion has touched thousands, showing how he asked his girlfriend to marry him while kneeling in prayer at church.

"It's amazing": Joburg man shows beautiful R4k rental apartments in Alexandra that have SA stunned

People

a year ago

A Joburg man's viral video tour of R4,000 bachelor flats in Alexandra has impressed thousands of South Africans seeking affordable accommodation near Sandton.

"Someone finally said it": Cape Town woman complains about pizza chain's popular meal

People

a year ago

A Cape Town woman's disappointing pizza experience has gone viral as South Africans relate to declining food quality and poor customer service in food stores.

"President to president": Ramaphosa bonding with student school president of ICT school goes viral

People

a year ago

A student's confident "president to president" introduction to Cyril Ramaphosa during a school visit has gone viral, with South Africans praising the interaction.

"It started a long time ago": Woman explains America's interest in Mzansi after white degeneration

People

a year ago

A researcher reveals how 1920s American-funded studies in SA created racial policies and explains why America maintains interest in South African affairs today.

"I'm just a girl": Eastern Cape woman builds herself a massive home leaving Mzansi impressed

Women Empowerment

a year ago

An Eastern Cape woman's viral home-building journey from foundation to finished product has inspired over 7,400 South Africans with her massive rural dream home.

"It's cheaper": Johannesburg man drops knowledge on how much power air fryer and stove use

People

a year ago

A Joburg energy expert breaks down the real electricity costs of air fryers versus stoves, revealing surprising facts about where the actual savings come from.

"Who knew?": Man sparks viral debate after iodated sea vs iodated table salt discovery goes viral

People

a year ago

A TikToker's viral video about the difference between iodated sea salt and table salt has left thousands shocked, with many admitting they never knew the difference.

"Is it true?": Cape Town woman discovers Woolies doughnuts made in Spain, pic gets tongues wagging

People

a year ago

A Cape Town Reddit user discovered a Woolworths muffin clearly labelled "Made in Spain," sparking confusion among shoppers who assumed the treats were locally made.

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