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

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"It's tough!": Woman shows how she started a business, can't end the year being broke again

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"They don't want you to mess up": Educator shares why private schools always get 100% pass mark

People

a year ago

"If I did you wrong, I'm sorry": Gent wakes up to worms on kitchen floor every day for 2 years

People

a year ago

"Kude kwasa": Woman goes to graduation in traditional attire making SA proud

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Take him to America's Got Talent": SA amazed by sounds coming out of man's mouth

People

a year ago

"It costs $1,400 to make!": Chinese manufacturer shows real price of making Birkin bag, SA amused

People

a year ago

"Spend that cash on yourselves": Simple wedding at Home Affairs has SA relating

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Cape Town couple's video of their budget-friendly Home Affairs wedding followed by a small celebration has resonated with many who had similar weddings.

"From viral song to graduate": Kasongo finally found at VUT graduating, SA excited

People

a year ago

A VUT student named Kasongo became the highlight of his graduation ceremony when his name, now famous from a viral song, caused the entire hall to erupt in cheers.

"That's how you bond with kids": Teacher starts new term with a bang

People

a year ago

A primary school teacher has gone viral after sharing a video of herself dancing with students during April's unusually short school term, which has only 12 days.

"I always knew employees judged us": Cashiers joke about declined transaction, SA triggered

People

a year ago

A SuperSpar store in George posted a TikTok video showing staff laughing at a customer whose card was declined while trying to buy noodles and Coke.

"It's not right": Woman with failed marriage throws ring in bin as rubbish collectors pull up

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared a video of herself throwing her wedding and engagement rings in a dustbin after her marriage failed, sparking mixed reactions from social media users.

"Is this pink or green?": Real colour of shoes sparks a debate

People

a year ago

A content creator's clip of shoes that appear different colours to different people has sparked a heated debate online, with viewers seeing either pink or green.

"Lord have mercy": Bat infestation under roof leaves Mzansi spooked

People

a year ago

A terrifying video showing experts removing a roof to discover hundreds of shrieking bats has gone viral, with many sharing their own bat horror stories.

"I was only joking": Baboon stalks women to steal Woolies shopping bag, Mzansi in stitches

People

a year ago

A baboon with a taste for Woolworths goodies has gone viral after relentlessly chasing two women for their shopping bag, made even funnier by a hilarious voiceover.

"Airfryer for R500!": Woman shows where to get homeware items for cheap

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman has revealed a factory shop in Crown Mines selling quality homeware at bargain prices, including a 6-litre airfryer for R500.

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