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

3066 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Maybe I'm crazy": A woman travels from the US to Nongoma to watch her friend performing live

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I'm not OK": Illegal Zimbabwean woman asks for Mzansi's help to get medical help for her son

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"How much WiFi costs you monthly": Johannesburg man shares electricity saving tips on a WiFi router

People

a year ago

"Please respect us as we mourn during this time": Teacher crashes out as school holidays end

People

a year ago

"They could not stand the rain": One DJ captures how a party gets destroyed by Mother Nature

People

a year ago

"That's a monster python": Western Cape giant snake scales dry tree, leaving bystanders in disbelief

People

a year ago

"I am sorry": A scorned woman causes a scene at the wrong wedding and realises the mistake too late

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Scorned woman storms into the wrong wedding ceremony claiming groom is married to her, only to realise she got the venue wrong before leaving guests laughing.

"This guy is hitting his granny": KwaZulu-Natal monkey invades res room, forcing student to get help

People

a year ago

A KwaZulu-Natal student captures a dramatic moment when a stubborn monkey invades a residence room and refuses to leave without the banana it found in the kitchen.

"My cheerleader": Tough Joburg dad breaks down as daughter surprises him with car worth R560,000

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman surprises her tough father with a R560,000 Toyota Corolla, leaving the stern man emotional as he realises his daughter's generous gift.

"This is one of SA's best meals": Woman's fried Weetbix-pap recipe disturbs Mzansi

People

a year ago

One woman claims fried Weetbix pap is South Africa's favourite meal, but confused viewers question if they're truly South African for not knowing this dish.

"Father of the nation": Nelson Mandela's family tree shows incredible legacy spanning 3 generations

People

a year ago

Nelson Mandela's family tree reveals 6 children, 17 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren who continue his legacy, including the losses during his imprisonment.

"Just getting started": Professional dancer's moves at the Boks vs Italy game in Gqeberha goes viral

People

a year ago

Professional dancer Justin De Nobrega's electrifying performance during the Springboks vs Italy match goes viral after he strips to a Speedo and dances to a hit.

"I'm in tears": 19-year-old KwaZulu-Natal teenager gets rid of shack to build family a proper home

People

a year ago

Teenager born in 2006 gets rid of family shack to build solid home using profits from beauty business, inspiring thousands with his determination and success.

"This is bad": American woman wakes up to big snake in her bed after her boyfriend's shocking prank

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American woman wakes up to find a big snake in her bed after her boyfriend's dangerous prank backfires, sparking concerns about dangerous animal pranks.

"That one song": CCTV footage catches Tops employee from Ladismith vibing to an Afrikaans song

People

a year ago

Ladismith Tops employee becomes viral sensation after CCTV catches him dancing to an Afrikaans song at work, earning over 163,000 reactions from delighted viewers.

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