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

2740 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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“Are you behind?”: Gent discusses what South Africans actually earn each month at different ages

Money

3 hours ago

Mpumalanga hairdresser wins R2.67 million RAF payout after losing 2 fingers in crash

People

5 hours ago

"It looks neat": SA homeowner switches to R69,900 solar system to escape load-shedding

People

12 hours ago

"Reconciliation without amnesia": Woman explains how Afrikaner history is bigger than apartheid

People

14 hours ago

"It's very quiet": Man calls out silence over 2 alleged female perps in Ekurhuleni murders

Family and Relationships

15 hours ago

Lamborghini Club South Africa brings serious horsepower, style and colour to Hermanus

Cars and Tech

16 hours ago

"Something sinister is going on": UK true crime creator raises alarm over 9 women found dead in SA

Family and Relationships

a day ago

UK true crime creator Charley Bourne raised alarm over nine women found dead near Kempton Park, and women in the area say they are living in fear.

"We live behind bars": Professor spreads femicide issue in SA to international media

People

a day ago

Professor Naeemah Abrahams told Channel 4 News that South African women do not feel safe, and criticised police advice that places safety on women's shoulders.

New tax plans for minibus taxis and e-hailing could push up commuter fares

Money

a day ago

A North-West University economist warns that new tax plans for minibus taxis and e-hailing could push up commuter fares if the sector isn't formalised first.

"Who would you call?": Safety activist shares what to do when your emergency contact is unavailable

People

a day ago

Safety activist Bella Monsoon urged South African women to plan for emergencies, and her video turned into a community safety guide after the Ekurhuleni killings.

"He came with his own paparazzi": Matriculant stuns with Quantum taxi matric dance arrival

People

a day ago

A South African matric student turned heads by arriving at his matric dance in a purple quantum taxi, a convoy of young men, dressed in a suit, bow tie and glasses.

"Be proud of what you've built": Before-and-after shack makeover for mum impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A young South African woman transformed a bare corrugated metal shack into a fully furnished home for her mother, and Mzansi was moved by the result.

"Why do they have the same eyes?": Gent compares Khoisan people and East Asians in viral video

Asia

a day ago

A content creator's video questioning why the Khoisan share facial features with East Asians sparked a debate, with viewers arguing it's the other way around.

"We had fun": "UmRashiyan" Daniil Dayem takes his Kasi wife to Russia to meet his family

Family and Relationships

a day ago

TikToker Daniil Dayem, known as "UmRashiyan," took his South African wife to Russia to meet his family, and Mzansi was charmed by his Zulu and Russian roots.

"You'll never see that in SA": Teacher's China safety experiment leaves Mzansi comparing it to home

People

a day ago

A South African teacher in China left an expensive package unattended in public to test the country's safety, and South Africans can't stop comparing it to home.

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