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

3069 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"They're not sending us their best": US man reacts to claims of Afrikaner refugee being antisemitic

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Vision is more than just sight": Visually challenged woman graduates, inspires Mzansi

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"She saw the reflection of God in you": baby gets attached to woman singing at a local restaurant

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Just two countries swapping delusions": American woman wants political asylum in SA

People

a year ago

"This human doesn't know how to use this": Zebra uses man's sliding door to scratch an itch

People

a year ago

"I regret going there": Afrikaner in the US breaks down refugee drama, SA confused

People

a year ago

"Moving what, my friend?": Afrikaner interrupts live news broadcast at Nampo Harvest Day

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner man interrupted a live news broadcast at Nampo Harvest Day and dismissed claims of genocide when asked about Afrikaners seeking refugee status in the US

"They said I was dumb": Student proves friend wrong by becoming top actuarial science graduate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Ambition Mathebula shares an inspiring journey from scoring 17% in maths to achieving seven distinctions and becoming a successful actuarial analyst.

"History was made": Daughter and mother graduate together from University of Zululand

Family and Relationships

a year ago

KZN woman @leratozinhle.zinhle shares emotional video graduating alongside her mother at University of Zululand. The inspiring mother-daughter duo celebrated.

"Probably needed a hug": Recent graduate buys himself R340k Toyota Starlet

Cars and Tech

a year ago

Recent graduate @simoziqubu shares emotional video buying himself a Toyota Starlet worth under R340k, admitting he "probably needed a hug" but bought a car instead.

"That's amazing": Woman uses affordable TEMU products to start her nail business

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A South African woman shows how she's launching a nail art business using affordable TEMU products, demonstrating professional designs with budget-friendly supplies.

"Faith and trust in the Lord": SA woman reflects one year after moving to New Zealand

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SA family shares video marking one year since emigrating to New Zealand. The mother reflects on keeping faith through uncertainty while building a new life.

"You're my favourite": Malcolm surprises domestic worker Sis Thembi with Mother's Day shopping spree

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Content creator Malcolm Wentzel takes his domestic worker, Sis Themb,i on a heartwarming Mother's Day shopping spree at their local Super Spar store.

"Four attacks were enough": Free State farmer explains why she joined Trump's Afrikaner programme

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Former Free State farmer Thea van Straten shares her story of leaving South Africa after four farm attacks in two years, stating that she wants to feel safe.

"Once I received my first delivery, I was hooked": How one SA mom helps 800,000 women save big

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Ncumisa Ndelu's budgeting Facebook group grew from 50 to 800,000 members, helping women save thousands. Learn her money-saving secrets and community impact story.

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