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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Retired policeman from Heidelberg grows pavement veggie garden to feed hungry neighbours

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“My 40% tax gone”: SA umipressed with Gayton McKenzie’s FIFA World Cup spend breakdown

People

3 months ago

“Talking with snakes again?”: Mijikenda woman scolds python like a naughty child in viral video

People

3 months ago

“The real-time”: Somali shop owners in Thokoza given 67 minutes on Mandela Day to close and leave

People

3 months ago

“Yoh!”: Zimbabwe rich kid Rebekah takes private jet to Dubai to visit her family in viral clip

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“How can I volunteer?”: Helen Zille’s latest stunt gets South African rallying behind her

People

3 months ago

“Best video”: South Africans dance to Mandoza in Northern Ireland, video melts Mzansi Hearts

People

3 months ago

A video of South Africans celebrating South African Day in Northern Ireland, dancing to Mandoza's Nkalakatha in Springbok jerseys, has gone viral.

“I am confused”: Mr Price sells tabby pumps for R150, but South Africans are not convinced

People

3 months ago

A Western Cape TikToker found split-toe tabby pumps at Mr Price for R150, but South Africans in the comments were divided over the controversial design.

“So Beautiful”: Malcolm Wentzel tries to prank Thembi after her sleepover at his home

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Malcolm Wentzel set up a Bluetooth speaker prank to startle his friend Thembi awake after a late night watching the Springboks, charming South Africans online.

“Spin him around next time”: Samoan and her Zulu husband have Mzansi crying with laughter

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Samoan woman went viral after lifting her Zulu husband off the ground during a hug in June, leaving him visibly unimpressed and viewers in stitches.

Pinto’s beach bar in Mozambique releases statement after SA tourists confrontation video

People

3 months ago

Pinto's Beach Bar in Ponta do Ouro has released a statement giving its side of the story after a viral video showed a clash with South African tourists.

“His purpose: A woman reveals how her ex-husband introduced her to her current husband

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A South African woman has shared how her ex-husband unknowingly connected her to the man she'd go on to marry, leaving Mzansi amused and touched.

Spain releases list of 8 African countries eligible for visa-free entry in 2026

World

3 months ago

Spain has confirmed that only eight African nations qualify for visa-free entry in 2026, with the rest, including South Africa, needing to apply for a Schengen visa.

"Haibo!": Keith Dodgen torments cashiers after using bread to pay for his groceries

People

3 months ago

Keith Dodgen pulled off a hilarious supermarket prank in Johannesburg using his bank card and a loaf of bread, leaving the cashier and her supervisor confused.

"Not about race": Afrikaner commentator explains what Bokkieweek is really about

South Africa

3 months ago

A YouTuber has defended the controversial Bokkieweek tournament after Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi condemned the event.

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