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

3046 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"We won the war": eMalahleni woman shows off how far she has come with hubby after negative comments

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"If courage were a man": Uganda gent fends off elephant trying to break into guest lodge for food

People

9 months ago

"The perfect plug": Woman shares plug for Joburg bed shop that supplies quality bedroom essentials

People

9 months ago

"This is wrong": Man assaulted by taxi association in Vanderbijlpark for having passenger in his car

People

9 months ago

"Why was it not towed?": Damaged taxi barging forward on a Joburg road leaves SA confused

People

9 months ago

"Why am I white?": Nurse shares the daily struggles of a South African working in the USA

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Where are you?": KwaZulu-Natal twins blessed with two brand new Proton X50s leaves SA emotional

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal twin sisters receive two brand new Proton X50 vehicles on the same day, sharing emotional moment with text asking where their parents are.

"I don't like walking": Johannesburg gent dared to book a 1 meter Uber ride leaves driver in shock

People

9 months ago

A Johannesburg content creator accepts challenge to book an Uber for just one metre to his neighbour's house, paying R21 and leaving the driver confused.

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“Government officials duh”: R178m lotto winners spark salty SA reaction with travel plans

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A young couple wins the R178 million Powerball jackpot with a R15 ticket and plans to travel overseas, but South Africans question the legitimacy of the win.

"Lord have mercy": Northern Cape gent complains about 33°C temperature in Upington at 1:30am

People

9 months ago

Northern Cape content creator shares video complaining about 33-degree temperature in Upington at half past one in the morning, leaving South Africans stunned.

"My heart is full": Johannesburg gogo gifts young woman a VW Golf Mk1 and Mzansi begs to be adopted

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Johannesburg grandmother surprises granddaughter with VW Golf Mark 1 as a gift, leaving South Africans emotional and begging to exchange their own grannies.

"This is peanuts": Woman shows reach truck driver's payslip leaves Mzansi divided

People

9 months ago

Woman shares reach truck driver's payslip showing R14,000 take-home pay at logistics company, sparking debate over whether the salary is fair or too low.

"She feels closer": Namibia family shares Cindy the baboon's final resting place after her passing

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Namibian family shares emotional memorial for Cindy the baboon one month after her passing, with the tribute under a tree where she used to sit leaving many in tears

"My girl gets whatever she wants": Gent spoils his bae with iPhone 17 Pro Max worth R30k

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A South African forex trader spoils girlfriend with iPhone 17 Pro Max worth R30,999, sparking debate online about the expensive gift and who actually paid.

"It just gets better": Popular UK model tries out seafood in Cape Town with no menu restaurant

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

UK TikTok star Josh Miln visits unique Camps Bay seafood restaurant where diners choose fish from the fishmonger instead of ordering from a menu.

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