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

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“Banana to beauty?”: Limpopo businesswoman Lufuno Nemakonde makes hairpieces from banana plants

Women Empowerment

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“This is childish”: KZN foreign shop owner forced to close store during anti-immigration march

People

2 months ago

“Hyena goes whoop whoop”: WildEarth safari staff mimic animal sounds in hilarious compilation video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

SARS introduces mandatory 24-hour online customs declaration for all SA travellers

People

2 months ago

South Africa and Zimbabwe sign 7 MoUs at fourth BNC session in Pretoria

People

2 months ago

Sun International CFO Norman basthdaw to step down in January 2027 after 14-year run

People

2 months ago

SA unimpressed by deputy principal weeping in court as human trafficking case moves to High Court

People

2 months ago

A deputy principal accused of human trafficking broke down in court as footage of her appearance resurfaced online, leaving South Africans outraged.

Retraction and apology: SA mourns woman shot dead in KZN

People

2 months ago

Tragic news emerges as Bronwyn Heslop is mourned after her death in KZN. Briefly News retracts previous statements and offers heartfelt apologies to her family.

SA woman living in the USA lists 6 American culture shocks that left her stunned

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African woman living in the USA shared six everyday American habits that took some getting used to, from tipping culture to drive-thru pharmacies.

“It’s so refreshing”: Italian man runs shirtless into SA hail cracks Mzansi up

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

An Italian man visiting South Africa ran shirtless into a hailstorm, and his excitement had South Africans sharing memories of playing in the hail.

“Let’s try Magoo”: US family living in Sandton tries Mageu for the first time and divides Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

An American family living in Sandton tried Mageu for the first time, but their reaction and pronunciation had South Africans sharing their thoughts.

Meta to charge WhatsApp Business API users per message from 1 October 2026

People

2 months ago

Meta will start charging WhatsApp Business Platform users per message from October, affecting how South African companies communicate with customers.

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“I’m proud of you”: SA amazed as 20-year-old woman buys land and builds a house for her family

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A 20-year-old South African woman has inspired Mzansi after buying land and documenting her journey as she built a home for her family from scratch.

“You are still lucky": Young woman venting about being born in Nigeria goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Nigerian content creator became emotional while questioning why she was born in Nigeria, sparking a wave of relatable reactions from viewers worldwide.

“This is beautiful”: KZN dad’s airport reunion with daughter after months apart melts SA Hearts

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A KZN dad shared a touching airport reunion with his toddler daughter after months apart, and the little girl’s reaction had Mzansi reaching for tissues.

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