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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"Doing it again": SA woman shares food haul for meal prep that helped her lose 30kgs

People

5 months ago

"It's a statement": Presenter takes SA on tour of R100 million Cape Town listed home in Fresnaye

People

5 months ago

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

Technology

6 months ago

"No immediate risk": Mossel Bay mudslides hit Hartenbos Heuwels after heavy rains

People

6 months ago

"That's the whole point": SA woman leaves internet spooked after photoshoot with tiger in Bangkok

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

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"Best experience": Woman breaks down what her private hospital C-section delivery cost in SA

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

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"Run, do not walk": Centurion outlet stocks Zara finds for less than R500

People

6 months ago

A Centurion fashion creator visited a newly opened branded warehouse stocking full Zara ranges and other international labels, all for less than R500.

"She levelled up in silence": Cape Flats woman builds thriving business after online ridicule

Women Empowerment

6 months ago

Geraldine Stock was the face of a viral meme for nearly two decades. Now she's a business owner running two companies and a luxury guest house in Noordhoek.

"Feels great": Bloemfontein learner breaks Guinness World Record with 47 splits in one minute

People

6 months ago

A 12-year-old learner from Universitas Primary School in Bloemfontein has broken the Guinness World Record for the most splits completed in one minute by a male.

"So cute": Eastern Cape toddler melts hearts at his very first preschool baby competition

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

An Eastern Cape dad shared a video of his toddler son at his very first preschool baby competition, dressed in khaki and completely charming the crowd.

"I give honour": Crocodile with man's remains pulled out harshly from Komati River leaves SA reeling

People

6 months ago

A crocodile suspected of attacking a missing Gauteng businessman was euthanised and dramatically airlifted from the Komati River after a week-long search.

"I wasn't ready": Matric learner's matric dance outfit slays in transition video

People

6 months ago

A matric learner went viral after posting a transition video that switched from school uniform to a stunning beaded white gown, with SA saying they weren't ready.

"Not for the faint-hearted": Skipper overturns on KZN beach as passenger goes overboard at Glenmore

People

6 months ago

A skipper overturned at Glenmore Beach on the KZN South Coast on 2 May 2026 after mistiming a wave, sending one passenger overboard before they were quickly rescued.

Over 15,000 suspects arrested in a week as SAPS intensifies crackdown on crime in SA

People

6 months ago

SAPS arrested 15,367 suspects between 20 and 26 April 2026 during nationwide operations targeting drug trafficking, violent crime, GBV and road safety.

Speculation grows as new information concerning the missing Spaza shop owner, Mazwi Kubheka, turns up

People

6 months ago

Vosloorus spaza shop owner Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka turned up at a police station, but the circumstances surrounding his return have left serious unanswered questions

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