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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Matric exams: Everything the class of 2026 needs to know before 13 October

Education

30 days ago

Sassa clarifies whether money in your bank account can cancel your grant

People

30 days ago

Roosevelt High School principal shuts down matric dance after learners' unethical behaviour

People

30 days ago

“This is beautiful”: Elderly woman buys food for 2 female EPWP street cleaners in heartwarming clip

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

"A crime scene": TikToker slams metallurgist's payslip after seeing what a Masters degree earns

People

a month ago

"And good day to you too": American traveller humbled after skipping greeting at SA airport

People

a month ago

"Really South African": Canadian musician builds braai station at home after SA tour

People

a month ago

One of the Canadian duo Neon Dreams' singers returned home from South Africa and built a brick braai station in their backyard, and Mzansi is proud.

Woolworths rolls out Next Gen stores, giving South Africans more to look forward to

Industry

a month ago

Woolworths is rolling out its Next Generation store concept after a very successful pilot, backed by R2.4 billion in investment and new food formats.

New Zealand updates skilled residency rules, what it means for South Africans

People

a month ago

New Zealand has updated its skilled residency rules, and South Africa is the only African country whose qualifications are exempt from assessment.

"It's an honour": Ramaphosa's adorable meet and greet with young birthday boy melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa stopped to chat with an 8-year-old boy on his birthday and his family, and the warm hotel meeting has melted hearts across Mzansi.

"I found a feather": American expat stunned by Woolworths find in Cape Town

People

a month ago

An American expat currently living in Cape Town was stunned to find a feather in her Woolworths egg carton, and South Africans had plenty to say about it.

"It is a beautiful trend": South Africans weigh in on rise of multi-racial households

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Stats SA's latest data showed that multi-racial households have grown from 1.3% in 2001 to 11.4% in 2022, and South Africans are sharing their thoughts.

Skip the queues: South Africa's new e-passport could make travel easier for you

People

a month ago

South Africa is developing a new and modern biometric e-passport with an anti-fraud chip that could mean faster airport queues and more visa-free travel.

“Not a reversal”: White Zimbabwean farmers return to land 25 years after Mugabe’s forced seizures

People

a month ago

White Zimbabwean farmers are returning to agriculture 25 years after Mugabe's land seizures, working through joint ventures with Black land-grant holders.

Government officials demand urgent action after learner, 16, is stabbed in Eastern Cape classroom

People

a month ago

Government officials have called for urgent action on school safety after 16-year-old Siphosethu Jack was stabbed to death in a Dimbaza classroom.

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