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

3076 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“I don’t think I cooked it enough”: Woman screams as marinated fish comes alive

People

a year ago

“Gqwashu”: Siya Kolisi and dad share special moment after Sharks match, leaving SA emotional

Celebrities

a year ago

“Brother is making porridge”: Afrikaner boy teaches kids how to make pap in a three-legged pot

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Makro did me dirty, I’m in tears”: Online shopper devastated by MD Bedding’s 3-seater couch

People

a year ago

“How many animals did you have?”: Woman shares effective cockroach-killing hack

People

a year ago

“God is there”: Dr. Celiwe drops Nigerian surname on social account and captured scouting mansion

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“This is too cheap, even for us!”: American psyched about $1 haircut in SA

People

a year ago

A US man living in SA shared his amazement after getting a haircut for just R20 in a small Western Cape town, highlighting the significant cost differences.

“Where is the driver?”: Fastway delivery Quantum speeding along highway puzzles SA

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A Fastway courier quantum speeding along a highway with no visible driver has sparked theories ranging from reclined seats to supernatural explanations.

“I don’t have a sad story”: Woman shares personal success timeline from degree to business owner

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman shared her impressive 10-year journey of consistent success, from earning her degree to purchasing multiple cars and eventually focusing on her business.

“It’s love”: Woman’s ugly cries when mom and aunt fly in to witness WG robing touch hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman was moved to tears when her mother and aunt unexpectedly visited to attend her Wesley Guild robing ceremony, capturing the powerful bond of family support.

“Expensive junk”: Woman’s search for R8k dining table at Coricraft Clearance Centre disappoints

People

a year ago

A woman discovered the disappointing reality of junk at the Coricraft Clearance Centre while searching for a dining table, before finding her perfect piece elsewhere

“I’ll never allow my child to go outside”: Kid surprises mom and dad with a frog, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video shows a young boy's innocent frog discovery sending his parents into panic mode as they leap from the couch screaming, while the camerawoman laughs.

“Electric seats, we don’t pull here”: Woman gushes over bestie’s new car

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's genuine excitement exploring her best friend's new Mercedes-Benz GLE went viral, with her amazed reactions to the luxury features winning hearts online.

“I have the same problem”: Kid doesn’t approve of mom and dad’s relationship

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video shows a jealous toddler repeatedly stopping her parents from holding hands, revealing the common possessiveness many children feel toward one parent.

"Bro, are you okay?": Man gets bit by venomous snake in the neck, video goes viral

People

a year ago

A gent deliberately allowed a gold-ringed cat snake to bite and hang from his neck, leaving viewers questioning his dangerous stunt with the venomous reptile.

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