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

3025 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

Author's articles

New smart Geyser controllers could cut electricity bills by 30% in SA households

People

2 months ago

Cape Town artist Chaz Williams pranks Siya Kolisi over signed Springbok portrait

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

King Mswati III’s appearance in a recent ceremony video sparks health concern

People

2 months ago

Gift of the Givers confirms Sulosh Pillay safe in Tibet amid Nepal flood crisis

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Botswana man arrested with live pangolin after crossing Limpopo River into South Africa

People

2 months ago

“I love my country!”: South Africa takes celebrations after Springboks win to the streets

People

2 months ago

“This is awesome!”: SA loves Chazart’s painting of food critic Xolile Vesile

People

2 months ago

ChazArt surprised viral food critic Xolile Vesile with a stunning oil portrait during their meeting, leaving Mzansi delighted by the creative moment.

Western Cape conservation manager rescued from mountain slope after serious injury

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Western Cape conservation manager was seriously injured on a remote mountain slope, leading to an almost movie-like rescue through thick fynbos.

“The nation's uncle”: Mzansi melts over Siya Kolisi’s sweet moments with All Blacks fans

People

2 months ago

Siya Kolisi melted hearts after embracing All Blacks fans and supporters in black jerseys following the recent Springboks’ 33-26 win at DHL Stadium.

“That was magnificent”: SA goes wild for close-up video of Airlink Jets skimming DHL Stadium roof

People

2 months ago

Two Airlink jets flew just metres above Cape Town's DHL Stadium just before the Springboks faced off against the All Blacks, leaving Mzansi amazed.

Viral clip shows officials discussing ID allegations involving Chidimma Adetshina’s mother

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A video of a committee hearing shows officials discussing details surrounding an alleged ID theft case linked to Chidimma Adetshina’s mother, which goes viral.

Schabir Shaik dubbed the ‘longest-dying person in history’ in viral satire post

People

2 months ago

A viral satirical post mocked Schabir Shaik over his 2009 medical parole, with South Africans reacting to the convicted businessman still being alive 17 years later.

Terry Crews goes viral for drawing hyper-realistic portrait of Simon Cowell

Celebrities

2 months ago

Terry Crews stunned fans by drawing a hyper-realistic portrait of Simon Cowell, reminding millions that he was a trained artist before becoming an actor.

Dancing Gogo steals the show at SA night celebration, leaving crowd in awe

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African gogo dressed in traditional attire stole the show at a backyard celebration with impressive dance moves that left the crowd cheering.

“Only South Africans know”: Mzansi woman hires quantum in Thailand because she missed home

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African woman in Phuket hired a sound-system quantum taxi and danced to Mzansi music after missing home, leaving fellow South Africans nostalgic.

Nerissa Naidoo

Nerissa Naidoo

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories