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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SA’s White population share projected to fall from 7% to 2% by 2066, analysis suggests

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

“How gorgeous is it?”: Wendy Sibiya turns r1,999 Facebook Marketplace sideboard into kitchen island

People

23 days ago

Vasti Spiller’s bridesmaid shares a behind-the-scenes look at Dricus du Plessis’ wedding

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

“Incredibly selfless”: SA rallies behind Cape Town matriculant who fed people on matric dance day

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

“You’re killing us”: Tshwane single mum’s R30.25 petrol rant video strikes a nerve across SA

People

24 days ago

Anthropic bans users from being abusive to AI chatbot Claude starting November 2026

Cars and Tech

24 days ago

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

Education

24 days ago

Several universities have withdrawn admission offers for students from Nigeria, Pakistan and Bangladesh as a stricter 5% visa refusal limit threatens their licences.

Israel introduces new flight restrictions, 10 African countries on the list after security scare

Africa

24 days ago

Israel has barred foreign flight crew from countries without diplomatic ties, with 10 African nations affected after a security incident on a FlyDubai flight.

SA visa rules change: Home Affairs removes 60-day requirement for applicants

Politics

24 days ago

Home Affairs has waived the 60-day visa submission rule, allowing foreign nationals to apply up to their expiry date and appeal rejections linked to the old deadline

Matric class of 2026 signs integrity pledge ahead of NSC exams starting 13 October

People

24 days ago

South Africa’s Class of 2026 signed their NSC exam integrity pledge on 9 October, days before exams begin on 13 October and run until 26 November.

Cape Town learner Ronaldinho Norman feeds 300 people instead of throwing matric dance pre-party

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

A 19-year-old Cape Flats matriculant gave up his pre-matric ball party and used his car-wash earnings to feed 300 community members with a braai instead.

“Rest in peace, young boy”: De Doorns learner dies in tragic accident at matric farewell

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

A 14-year-old Grade 9 learner died at his school’s matric farewell dance in De Doorns, leaving his mother, siblings, and his community heartbroken.

US raises Saudi Arabia travel warning to Level 3 after Riyadh airport strikes

24 days ago

The US has raised its Saudi Arabia travel advisory to Level 3 after strikes hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, citing missiles and terrorism threats.

“Romantic, dramatic & absolutely delicious”: Inside Dricus du Plessis and Vasti’s wedding reception

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

Take a look inside UFC champ Dricus du Plessis and Vasti Spiller’s wedding reception at La Paris Estate, from two stunning looks to live performances.

"Princess Liewe Heksie": SA wife in the US gets a rude awakening from hubby's 'Kaptein' blast

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

A South African woman in Atlanta was woken by her husband blasting Kurt Darren's famous song, Kaptein, and singing into droëwors, and Mzansi loved it.

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