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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“Shein, when I catch you my dear”: Woman shows online shopping fail

People

a year ago

“That ‘haibooo’ is a citizenship stamp”: Asian friend doesn’t want to leave SA because of Amapiano

People

a year ago

“Bio and brain engineering”: Man shows drastic appearance transformation while studying engineering

People

a year ago

“Why does South Africa look like the west of Ireland?”: Gent compares SA to Ireland, peeps defensive

People

a year ago

“I’ve made a good decision so far”: Man moves from R5.4k apartment to R2.7k to save money and time

People

a year ago

“Safety glasses is where?”: Landlord welds gate shut without protective gear after no rent, SA reacts

People

a year ago

“That's it! Pop quiz in 2 minutes!”: Kids pull daring prank on teacher

People

a year ago

A viral video shows the moment a classroom full of students pretended to faint simultaneously, causing their confused teacher to panic and flee the room.

“Valuable knowledge in IT”: City of Ekurhuleni offers free short courses, SA reacts

Education

a year ago

Ekurhuleni residents can now access free online IT courses through a partnership between the City, CISCO, and the National Library of South Africa.

“Emihle, she’s so gorgeous”: Stunning Xhosa bride wows in traditional attire

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A stunning Xhosa bride dressed in traditional attire has captivated South Africans in a viral wedding video shared by event planners @wokequeenevents.

“God’s grace has located me”: Woman transforms from retail worker to lecturer with PhD

Women Empowerment

a year ago

An SA woman's journey from working as a Tekkie Town cashier to becoming a university lecturer with a PhD is inspiring social media users across Mzansi.

“Finally! Okra water, here we go”: Woman plugs recipe of okra water for various health benefits

People

a year ago

One lady shares her process for making okra water, a natural remedy said to improve digestion, lower cholesterol, manage blood sugar, and enhance skin texture.

“My son will enjoy his lunch”: Woman shares simple lunch box recipe for kids that impresses Mzansi

People

a year ago

A food creator shared a simple recipe for chicken mayo sandwiches that combines nutrition with kid appeal through a clever egg-dipping and pan-frying technique.

“He’s so embedded in America”: JP Van der Spuy and podcaster call out Elon Musk for not claiming SA

People

a year ago

A podcaster and JP van der Spuy express disappointment that billionaire Elon Musk never acknowledges his Pretoria roots, while SA defend his choice.

“Not 100 percent Dutch people”: Breakdown of Afrikaners’ DNA reveals surprising heritage

People

a year ago

A viral genetics analysis reveals Afrikaners are 98% European with Dutch forming half their ancestry, while their non-European DNA shows more South Asian influence.

“That Coke price is for the 2 litre”: Woman’s expenses on food at Gold Reef shock Mzansi

People

a year ago

A woman's comprehensive breakdown of food expenses at Gold Reef City theme park reveals shocking prices like R51 for a lollipop and R185 for a burger and chips combo

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