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

3025 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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SAPS seizes R160 Million in counterfeit goods during Johannesburg CBD raid

People

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Zulu regiments March through Durban to take a stand against GBV and femicide

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Sassa update on grant payments ahead of November schedule shift

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Newborn baby goes viral for ultra-relaxed ‘main character’ pose in delivery room

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

March and March wants border refugee camps after ConCourt asylum ruling

People

19 days ago

“Where did that R75 million go?” Resurfaced clip of council hearing leaves Mzansi demanding answers

Politics

19 days ago

43 Limpopo learners hospitalised after stomach illness outbreak at Seshego School

People

19 days ago

43 learners from M.E. Makgato Secondary School in Seshego were hospitalised after severe stomach illness struck, with food contamination under investigation.

Man gets 30 years in prison for attempted rape of woman in KwaZakele

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

Xolani Busakhwe was sentenced to 30 years for two attempted rape convictions in Gqeberha, with detective Sergeant Kelibone Mokhatla praised for her work.

“I’m now moving”: SA concerned as SARS hunts down South Africans with debts as small as r5,000

People

19 days ago

SARS is currently pursuing South Africans with tax debts as low as R5,000, while taxpayers receive final notices giving them 10 days to pay or respond.

Pinetown Girls’ High School mourns grade 9 learner Lamla Tenza

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

Pinetown Girls’ High School is mourning Grade 9 learner Lamla Tenza, remembered as a bubbly young girl, as grief counselling is offered to the school community.

More than 500,000 SA jobs at risk as US trade tensions deepen

19 days ago

More than 500,000 South African jobs could be at risk as the United States reviews SA’s AGOA status, with trade tensions threatening key export markets.

Sun International moves to block grant recipients from betting

People

19 days ago

Sun International has introduced new gambling rules that will block SASSA grant and NSFAS recipients from its online platform amid rising problems with betting.

“The audacity”: Mzansi left fuming after Americans tell them to stop using the abbreviation SA

19 days ago

A Johannesburg TikToker called out Americans over their reaction to South Africans using “SA”, reigniting debate over how Mzansi refers to itself.

Illegal weight-loss injections are being sold at gyms and hair salons, experts warn

People

19 days ago

South Africa’s medicine regulators warn that illegal weight-loss drugs, including unapproved retatrutide, are being sold through social media, gyms and salons.

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Mi-change launches R15 cashless vouchers for homeless people in Johannesburg

People

21 days ago

Johannesburg has launched Mi-Change's R15 digital voucher system, helping residents support homeless people with meals, showers, clothing and shelter.

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