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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"Aegyo meets Amapiano": Korean creator’s adorable take on SA dance challenge goes viral

People

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"I don't know how but I made it": Petrol attendant celebrates getting postgraduate qualification

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"The sun here makes me look like I'm glowing": Nigerian tourist raves about Stellenbosch's beauty

People

a year ago

"I can tell you South Africans are resilient": SA man defends country against Donald Trump's threats

People

a year ago

"These will last 2 to 3 months": Woman shows impressive R2K Makro bulk buy haul

People

a year ago

"They'll be more awake": Woman's coffee bean hack for getting rid of flies sparks debate

People

a year ago

"You get to explore the whole world": Woman reveals mining career travel perks

People

a year ago

A mining engineer's TikTok about international work travel sparks career discussions, highlighting how mining professionals can explore the world while earning.

"Still our everyday mother": Teacher's Monday morning dance with students wins hearts

People

a year ago

An SA teacher's viral TikTok dance with her students shows how she transforms Monday blues into joyful reunions, earning praise from parents and fellow educators.

"My home away from home": Student shows detailed UP residence move-in

People

a year ago

UP student's detailed move-in vlog shows the journey from home to res, featuring modern amenities and thorough room preparation that impressed viewers.

"From roommates to queens": Mrs Sri Lanka celebrates historic win with Mrs World

People

a year ago

Mrs Sri Lanka's celebratory dance with South Africa's Tshego Gaelae, the first black Mrs World winner, showcases pageant friendship and historic victory.

"Not your regular mall security": Woman reveals eye-opening security guard payslip

People

a year ago

A viral TikTok video shows a security guard's monthly salary, sparking debates about industry wages in SA. Many questioned if mall guards earn this much.

"This takes real skill": Female mechanic shows off heavy-duty truck maintenance skills

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A female mechanic at Afrirent showcases her impressive heavy-duty truck maintenance skills, inspiring South Africans and challenging industry gender norms.

"You can't tell him nothing": Elderly man shows off fire dance moves at groove

People

a year ago

A South African elderly man's impressive dance moves at a party caught DJ Maphorisa's attention, proving that the spirit of amapiano knows no age limits.

"She said yes": SA swoons over mix of modern and traditional engagement video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African couple's engagement video showing the perfect blend of traditional attire and modern proposal customs has captured hearts online.

"They only accepted me for res": Woman packs bags for Wits despite no course acceptance

People

a year ago

A student's hilarious TikTok about moving into Wits res despite not being accepted to study has South Africans sharing their own funny university acceptance stories.

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