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’m black, but I wish this could happen in the whole country”: Afrikaner shows close look at Orania

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“She asked him if her taxes are paying his domestic worker”: Traffic officer shames sassy motorist

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“Buying a house is first priority”: SA reacts to lotto winner’s plans for jackpot money

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a year ago

“The crowd went wild”: UKZN cheerleaders show off their moves, leaving Mzansi cheering

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a year ago

“Dancing like you’re on fire!”: Woman brings out killer moves at lux 21st birthday party

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a year ago

“The money is inside my money box”: Officer questions kid driving mini car at beach

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“The snoring is too loud!”: Supportive dad keeps daughter awake during late-night study session

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A father supporting his daughter's late-night studying went viral after she shared a video showing him asleep on the couch at 2:11 am, refusing to leave her side.

“All of that coordination though”: Pantsulas using gent as skipping rope

People

a year ago

South African pantsula dancers showcased their incredible skill and coordination by using one of their members as a human skipping rope in a viral video.

“Free spirit in the house”: Woman shares how hubby behaves with her family

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a year ago

A woman shared a hilarious video showing how her husband ignored her request to behave at her family home, instead becoming the life of the party by dancing.

“The dog couldn’t care less”: Woman’s great escape turns epic fail as dog gives chase

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a year ago

A woman's panicked reaction to an approaching dog turned into a viral moment when she sprinted away only to fall dramatically while being filmed.

“SAPS, take the challenge”: SA crushing over hot firefighters in CPT

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a year ago

Cape Town firefighters went viral for their energetic shirtless dance routine ahead of the city's carnival, showcasing their impressive physiques.

“Baptized and ready to take flight”: Traditional celebration of new pilot gets tongues wagging

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a year ago

A newly qualified pilot shared footage of his unusual initiation ceremony involving water, feathers, and laughter after completing his first solo flight.

“Only a 5-and-a-half-hour flight!”: Man shows direct flight experience from CPT to Antarctica

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a year ago

A travel content creator shared his unique experience flying directly from Cape Town to Antarctica on a modified cargo plane with portaloos and makeshift seating.

“Sweet dreams tsa di astronauts”: Woman creates cosmic bedroom with online purchase

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a year ago

A woman recommends a R500 astronaut-shaped space projector from Takealot that displays cosmic scenes on her ceiling, claiming it helps her sleep better.

“You are very brave, sister”: Woman getting chummy with snake at family gathering

People

a year ago

A fitness trainer showed her fearless side by handling a small ball python at a family gathering, causing screams when she playfully approached others with it.

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