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’ve never taken medication before”: SA woman’s Denmark job dream turns into a nightmare, SA reacts

People

a year ago

“Oh my God, I went over a shark”: Kite surfer’s close encounter with shark

People

a year ago

“Yoh! Fire and unity with Felicia Uyashisa”: SA hyped by Wynberg Boys’ war cry

People

a year ago

“Nothing stops the grind”: Delivery guy hustling in the rain

People

a year ago

“Crispy Dorito-crusted cheese sandwich”: Woman plugs simple recipe for kids’ lunch box

People

a year ago

“Adding corn flour makes wings crunchier”: Woman preps simple wings and pizza meal for husband

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Wooo, haibo basadi, it works!”: Woman chuffed with R19 Temu tablet

People

a year ago

A woman's TikTok video showing her unboxing a functional R19 tablet from Temu has gone viral, with viewers divided on whether cheap electronics are worth the risk.

“If you mess up, you are a wasted investment”: Teacher’s pep talk sparks debate

People

a year ago

A teacher's motivational speech to young learners has sparked debate after she referred to children who make mistakes as wasted investments for their parents.

“Ladies with belly fat, I got you”: Woman’s product hacks for flat stomach leave SA unconvinced

People

a year ago

A beauty content creator's claim that castor oil and plastic wrap can eliminate belly fat and address women's health issues like fibroids has SA wondering.

“All thanks to God and the Department of Labour”: Woman gets job after 7 years of unemployment

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman's celebration after securing employment following seven years of job hunting has inspired many others still waiting for their breakthroughs.

“Two for one, I really love the idea”: Woman shows taxi with mini supermarket inside

People

a year ago

A Lagos woman's video revealed an innovative taxi that doubles as a convenience store, with snacks hanging from the ceiling and displayed throughout the vehicle.

“Ahh! Call the manager, call the manager!”: Woman shares clip of KFC drive-thru daylight robbery

People

a year ago

A woman's video capturing the moment a thief snatched their KFC order from the drive-thru window went viral, but viewers seemed more focused on criticizing her voice

“I ruined my roommate’s bright future”: Woman confesses to spiking food with laxatives during finals

People

a year ago

A woman anonymously confessed to deliberately sabotaging her roommate's medical school exams by putting laxatives in food she knew would be stolen.

“I live for these empty trips”: Gogo taxi owner’s granddaughter shows perks of family business

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman showed off the perks of having a grandmother who owns a taxi business, enjoying the luxury of empty trips while others squeeze into crowded vehicles.

“My man, my man, my man”: Woman flaunts luxe spoils from her partner

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Chef Shantel Madibana's viral video showcasing luxury gifts from her husband, including a BMW and designer items, has viewers admiring their relationship goals.

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