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 worked so hard to get here": NSFAS defunds student mid-year, leaving her with R170k debt

People

a year ago

"I was 18 and refused to be another statistic": Woman starts successful candle business

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Government has failed us like this": Teacher shows how she transformed learning space

People

a year ago

"From R20K to R11K": Teaching Grad's Move to SAPS Salary Sparks Debate

People

a year ago

“Looked at my res and sighed”: UP student’s luxury room tour sets new standards

People

a year ago

“Having anxiety due to hours of no contact”: Woman’s raw post about partner serving in DRC hits home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Our boys lost their hero”: Wife’s heartbreaking tribute to SANDF soldier lost in DRC conflict

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch a heartbreaking tribute from a wife mourning her SANDF husband who made the ultimate sacrifice during peacekeeping operations in the DRC days ago.

"Her dancing is effortless": Woman's smooth Bhebha moves in Paris club make SA proud

People

a year ago

Watch as a South African woman proudly represents Mzansi with perfectly executed Bhebha dance moves in a Paris club, proving Amapiano's global influence.

"Is this my last day on Earth?": Dad shook by wife’s first traditional makoti treatment in 19 years

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch a South African dad's hilarious reaction when his wife suddenly performs traditional makoti duties after 19 years of marriage, leaving social media in stitches

"And I asked for Hulk": Boy’s Spur face paint experience leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young boy's disappointing Hulk face paint experience at Spur went viral as SA couldn't stop laughing at his priceless reaction to the simple green design.

“Student life goals”: Woman’s lavish Cape Town res has Mzansi in their feelings

People

a year ago

A Cape Town student's TikTok tour of her upmarket Cape Suites apartment has gone viral, showcasing the transformation of a hotel into premium student accommodation.

“Rich kid’s after-school routine has Mzansi envious”: Teen’s Porsche and luxury life go viral

People

a year ago

A privileged South African teenager's after-school routine featuring a Porsche and luxury home has gone viral, sparking discussions about wealth inequality in Mzansi

“It’s not safe”: Woman’s discovery in Menlyn Mall’s bathroom gives SA the creeps

People

a year ago

Menlyn Mall's security comes under scrutiny after TikToker discovers an unlocked door in a disabled bathroom leading outside, raising kidnapping concerns.

“Bra Trump is not playing”: SA student’s last supper in US has Mzansi in stitches

People

a year ago

Watch how a South African student's humorous response to Trump's new immigration policies has Mzansi in stitches with his 'last supper' celebration video.

“What did you expect mara”: Student’s shocking UCT residence room has SA talking

People

a year ago

UCT student's viral TikTok exposes concerning living conditions in university residence, sparking debate about NSFAS accommodation standards and student housing.

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