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

3042 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

Author's articles

"It has been such a privilege": Mpumalanga woman shows best friend's transformation after 1 year

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Full trolley in 2026?": Woman shares tips on how to spot rich South Africans

People

8 months ago

"How much is the salary?": Johannesburg waitress flaunts tips after restaurant hosted Kabza de Small

People

8 months ago

"Nobody tells you this": SA woman details cost of living abroad and leaving Mzansi

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Where was this?": Spectacular views from Cape Town run club leave ladies wanting to join

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Food, music, vibes, and free entry": Johannesburg woman shares SA night market not to miss

People

8 months ago

"It's amazing": Woman stuns with Georges Malelu's modern-traditional Sesotho outfit

People

8 months ago

A Lesotho-born designer stunned Mzansi with a modern take on traditional Sesotho attire, blending Seshoeshoe fabric with contemporary haute couture.

"Shred the rest of your grocery budget": Cape Town gent stunned by imported cereal prices

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A Cape Town man filmed imported cereal prices at a local supermarket, with some boxes costing nearly R900, leaving South Africans shocked and amused.

"Am I a bad person for refusing to help?": Woman shares American's story about SA refugees' demands

People

8 months ago

A woman shared a message about an American refusing to help South African refugees after endless demands, sparking debate about the failed refugee programme.

"It took 4 years": South African woman shares why she moved back to SA from Canada

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A South African woman explained why she moved back home from Canada after waiting four years for medical appointments her autistic son desperately needed.

"The number one thing they take": Cape Town man lists South African products that the world loves

People

8 months ago

A Cape Town man shared a video listing South African products that are popular internationally, ending with a joke about what countries love most.

"Best time ever": Johannesburg mum breaks down Durban holiday expenses for family of 4

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A Johannesburg mum shared her complete budget breakdown for her family of four's Durban holiday, including accommodation, food, and all activity costs.