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

3040 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"That's all?": Cape Town woman's monthly grocery haul has Mzansi debating cheaper store prices

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Welcome to my beautiful country": Wine intern from the USA falls in love with Cape Town

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"How awesome is that?": Johannesburg man gives tour of modern container home at stunning farm

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Why we speaking to strangers?": UK woman vents about SA strangers talking to her and divides Mzansi

People

7 months ago

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"You can never be friends with your enemy": Lesotho kid's attitude towards maths leaves SA in awe

People

7 months ago

"Waiting for the right time": What woman studied vs the job she's doing leaves SA disappointed

Women Empowerment

7 months ago

"What would you do?": Massive snake found under old couch in Durban home

People

7 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal nature photographer shared footage of a black mamba removal at a Durban home, where the snake had been hiding inside the framework of a couch.

"Sies, I agree with Mommy": Welkom woman's content goes wrong after getting caught in the kitchen

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Welkom content creator's video took a funny turn when an older woman walked in and caught her washing her face in the kitchen sink, and the reaction was priceless.

"Her reaction makes it worth it": Joburg millionaire gives waitress a big tip that left her in tears

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Joburg businessman tipped a waitress R700, and when her emotional reaction moved him, he came back and handed her an additional R2,000 on the spot.

"My tiny house is now ready": Moorreesburg woman gives her shack a face-lift with DIY insulation

People

7 months ago

A Moorreesburg woman building her own home from scratch shared how she insulated her shack just in time for winter using materials from a local hardware special.

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"Only one thing missing": Burger King CEO shows how he eats his product in shady video

People

8 months ago

Burger King president Tom Curtis posted a video confidently biting into a Whopper in what many saw as a direct response to McDonald's CEO going viral.

"Outstanding achievements": Tembisa woman makes Unisa proud with international achievement

Women Empowerment

8 months ago

UNISA lecturer Natalia Molebatsi awarded the prestigious Presidential Fellowship at Northwestern University, recognising her impactful career in creative academia.

"I can't wait to leave": Cash-in-transit heist in Braamfischerville leaves SA angry

People

8 months ago

A young woman filmed a shocking cash-in-transit heist in Braamfischerville, sparking outrage among South Africans at the alarming reactions it prompted online.

"I'd never leave my bedroom": British woman wows internet with bedroom makeover in Zimbabwe

People

8 months ago

British woman Nat showcases her stunning bedroom renovation in Zimbabwe, transforming a large space with a dreamy four-poster bed and vibrant decor.

"Builders of hope": Massive R3.2 billion private Afrikaans university takes shape in Pretoria

People

8 months ago

A R3.2 billion Afrikaans university campus is rising in Pretoria, inspiring hope for students. Akademia aims to enhance education in SA with this ambitious project.

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