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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“I have 3”: Oil-filled heater test reveals R840 monthly cost as SA electricity prices surge

People

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“A little late”: Joburg men build SA’s first advertising bike in their garage

People

3 months ago

“Thank goodness”: Newborn zebra rescued from drowning and reunited with herd in SA Reserve

People

3 months ago

Tuskegee University bans bonnets, durags and bedroom slippers at HBCU lectures

3 months ago

“It’s not the Springboks”: Chinese visitor shows what he brought back to China from South Africa

People

3 months ago

“5 mil is niks”: Free State Farmer offers R5m and R100k lobola to find a young biblical bride

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“1-hour tea breaks”: Gent shares why he would not hire South Africans for certain jobs

People

3 months ago

A local TikToker sparked debate after explaining why he'd struggle to hire South Africans for certain service roles, citing poor service delivery.

“Our president”: Ramaphosa chats with young Cape Town advocate during Mandela Day 5km walk

People

3 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa shared a warm exchange with a young Cape Town advocate during the Mandela Day 5km Walk and Run, moving South Africans online.

“God bless”: Jayden Crosson gives Johannesburg homeless man r10,000 in R100k giveaway

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Instagram content creator Jayden Crosson surprised a homeless Johannesburg man with R10,000 as part of his latest stunt, a R100,000 giveaway campaign.

“I almost cried”: Young boy’s emotional reaction to birthday gift from dad leaves many smiling

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A young South African boy's emotional reaction to receiving a brand new PlayStation 5 from his father for his birthday has moved thousands online.

“For the fans”: Young woman buys the giant SA avocado that weighs as much as a wine bottle

People

3 months ago

A giant "Avozilla" avocado was spotted at Woolworths Food by a food conetnt creator which weighs as much as a wine bottle, and South Africans can't get enough.

“I wanna see it”: Johannesburg entrepreneur lost R6.3 million and 21 jobs, but refuses to give up

People

3 months ago

A Johannesburg entrepreneur revealed he lost R6.3 million and 21 jobs in 12 months, but his honest message about perseverance struck a nerve online.

“It’s a joke”: Johannesburg woman calls out self-made group for harassing SA business owners

People

3 months ago

A Johannesburg woman called out a group calling itself Labour Laws Enforcement, questioning their legal authority to inspect and confront business owners.

“Simple Things”: 702 walk the talk train ride through Johannesburg shocks viewers with litter

People

3 months ago

A viral clip filmed from a train during the 702 Walk the Talk event exposed litter along Johannesburg's railway corridor, leaving South Africans unsettled.

“All part of the journey”: Travellers build DIY road on Lesotho mountain pass to beat traffic jam

People

3 months ago

Dozens of travellers heading to Afriski Mountain Resort in Lesotho this winter built their own makeshift road to clear a traffic jam on a mountain pass.

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