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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"I should have stayed home": Man's Table Mountain hike takes a turn for the worst in wild winds

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"Marketing Woolworths": KZN gent flexing Woolies groceries in his fridge leaves Mzansi divided

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9 months ago

"They don't own the land": Gent explains why black farmers are struggling in South Africa

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9 months ago

"Only here": Cape Town ultramarathon runners give proudly SA vibes with harmonies 35km into race

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9 months ago

"I'll see you in 2028": American man breaks silence about Cape to Cairo walk after 102 days

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9 months ago

"That was crazy": British woman amazed by what she paid for healthcare in Cape Town, South Africa

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9 months ago

"Race is still an issue?": Witbank woman's interracial relationship targeted after Trump backlash

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9 months ago

A Witbank journalist faces vicious racial attacks over interracial relationship after questioning Donald Trump about white genocide claims in South Africa.

“Mzansi needs this”: Woman calls on public to support foundation helping kids read for free

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9 months ago

Gauteng woman calls on South Africans to donate books for Soweto-based foundation's mobile library helping children aged 5 to 16 years improve literacy.

"How do you get into a taxi like this": Unroadworthy taxi on Gauteng freeway leaves SA fuming

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9 months ago

Unroadworthy taxi spotted on Gauteng freeway with door unable to close properly leaves South Africans furious about public transport safety standards.

"Braai is for me": Food lover "Oom Kent" experiences an authentic braai in the US

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9 months ago

American food lover Oom Kent travels from Texas for his first authentic South African braai, trying boerewors, lamb chops, and traditional desserts.

"It's not just skill": Former satanic leader moved by Jesus painting based on face-to-face encounter

People

9 months ago

Cape Town former satanic leader shares emotional post about Jesus painting based on his face-to-face encounter, leaving South Africans deeply touched.

"I can't": Woman does funny reenactment of Mkhwanazi being grilled about SWAT at ad hoc committee

People

9 months ago

Johannesburg content creator shares hilarious skit reenacting Julius Mkhwanazi's awkward testimony where he couldn't explain what SWAT stands for.

"Class of 2026": Former grade 11 learners celebrate entering matric in style with viral TikTok video

People

9 months ago

Former grade 11 learners celebrate entering matric by throwing off old jerseys and dancing in viral TikTok video that earned over 203,000 reactions from Mzansi.

"I'm stuck": Cape Town security guard lands in hot water after mistreating woman at Home Affairs

People

9 months ago

Cape Town security guard removed after viral video shows him trapping woman's leg in door at Tyger Valley Home Affairs office while her belongings scattered.

"Make a profit": Entrepreneur shares pros and cons of Makro vs Takealot for e-commerce sellers

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9 months ago

Young entrepreneur shares pros and cons of selling on Makro vs Takealot, revealing which platform offers better profit potential for beginners in e-commerce.

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