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

3036 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"I won't live in a hut": US man moving to SA addresses what Americans think about living here

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"He can follow the rules": US woman shares why Elon Musk is angry with SA over Starlink

People

5 months ago

Ekurhuleni residents take to the streets over alleged killing of a teen by undocumented foreigners

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Was he fired": Backlash intensifies over Dis-Chem shareholder Mark Saltzman's Palestine stance

People

5 months ago

"Thank you": Heroic Checkers Sixty60 driver Henry Nojiyeza speaks out after going viral

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"She was loved by all": Pretoria family announces Kira Meyer memorial service at CRC Silverlakes

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"I am ready": Joburg woman shares winter boots plug at PQ Clothing for under R300 a pair

People

5 months ago

A Johannesburg content creator shared a PQ Clothing haul after finding two pairs of stylish winter boots for around R260 each, and South Africans were interested.

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"Every child deserves to smile": Free cleft surgery programme opens for children in Gauteng this May

People

5 months ago

Operation Smile South Africa and Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital are offering free cleft lip and palate surgeries for up to 40 children in Johannesburg.

"One of the largest": Free State man claims new discovery of massive fossil skull in erosion gully

People

5 months ago

A fossil enthusiast near Clarens in the Free State shared a video of what could be a record-breaking Lystrosaurus skull uncovered by recent heavy rains.

"They'd rather stand": SA woman shows the harsh reality of living in South Korea

People

5 months ago

An SA ESL teacher living in South Korea shared a video of bus commuters choosing to stand rather than sit next to her, and the clip sparked a conversation about race

"Love always wins": Afrikaner and Xhosa interracial couple's lobola clip has SA excited

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

An Afrikaner man arrived at his Xhosa partner's home for lobola negotiations with his family in tow, and the two families celebrating together had SA emotional.

"More like extortion": Chinese man breaks down cost of charging an electric car in SA vs China

People

5 months ago

A Chinese content creator who used to live in South Africa compared what it costs to charge an electric car in China versus SA, and the difference had SA fuming.

"It's important": Cape Town cancer patient Creashy Maart's heartbreaking message moves SA to tears

People

5 months ago

19-year-old Cape Town cancer patient Creashy Maart broke down in tears as she shared a message of hope and resilience which moved South Africans across social media.

"We will see you again": Family asks for support after heartbreaking loss of 12-year-old Kira Meyer

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

The family of 12-year-old Kira Meyer, who passed away after a scooter accident, is asking for public support to help cover mounting ICU and funeral costst

"Do what you want": Boss gives employee a tongue lashing after he refuses to wash truck

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A video of a boss losing his temper at an employee went viral on X, and the driver's completely unbothered response had South Africans picking sides fast.

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