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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"My soul is hungry for this": SA youth’s powerful worship night goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Got my crush to say yes": Man's funny Afrikaans alphabet song goes viral

People

a year ago

"Liquid polish is gold": Kids honor Gogo by giving stoep special treatment

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"South African mothers are something else": Woman shows mom's US visit and traditional ways

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Continue resting, my love": Woman reflects on mom's passing after surprise party

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Yoh, beauties!": Ladies dazzle in red at luxurious Friendmas celebration

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You are tempting God": Man's wild cash Kontant challenge leaves SA stressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch as a brave South African takes the viral Cash Kontant dance challenge to extreme heights with a supervised bungee jump that leaves viewers stressed.

Springbok star Eben Etzebeth praises friendly staff at Umhlanga Adidas store

Celebrities

a year ago

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth shares a heartwarming moment with Adidas Gateway store staff, showing his appreciation for their friendly service during his shopping.

"Yoh! Well done": Man bags masters in engineering with distinction at Wits university

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A WIT's student's impressive Masters in Software Engineering achievement, complete with distinction and award-winning research, shows local talent shining bright.

"He waited for the right song": Mystery couple gets engaged at Chris Brown's concert

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A perfectly timed proposal during Chris Brown's performance of "With You" at FNB Stadium has captured hearts, as South Africa tries to identify the mystery couple.

"One meal can make someone’s day": Man’s kind act moves Mzansi to tears

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African TikToker's charitable initiative has touched hearts nationwide, as he shares his journey of helping those in need, one meal at a time.

“Never been done before”: Emotional gent's tearful celebration as family’s first graduate touches SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man breaks down in tears while celebrating becoming his family's first graduate, moving thousands online with his raw display of gratitude and achievement.

“Ngiyabonga mama”: Son’s emotional reaction to PS5 surprise gift moves SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African mother's heartwarming surprise for her son - a PlayStation 5 gift - has touched Mzansi's hearts as his emotional reaction goes viral on TikTok.

Young artist's drawing of Gogo Skhotheni and Monde Shange's son moves SA

Celebrities

a year ago

Self-taught artist Try Phoku creates moving tribute portrait for Gogo Skhotheni and Monde Shange's late son. Mzansi praises his heartfelt gesture and talent.

"Dying!": Video of David Coulthard struggling with pronouncing SA places has everyone busting

Sports

a year ago

Former F1 champion David Coulthard attempted to pronounce South African place names including Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein. Mzansi is in stitches.

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