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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"Another day surviving a big cat": Young man walks lion cub on a leash down SA street

People

a month ago

"Rest in perfect peace, Bobo": Family turns grief into emotional airport surprise for sister

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Jerry knew he was gonna smoke him": SA boy steals the show at Times Square dance-off

People

a month ago

Family of teen who drowned in Vaal River still seeking answers eight months later

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Saps investigates senior officer over photos linked to Sandton club

People

a month ago

“We did it”: SA singer Moe wins Chinese TV competition after singing in Mandarin

Women Empowerment

a month ago

"May her soul rest in peace": University of Limpopo mourns student found dead near campus

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A 22-year-old young woman and University of Limpopo student was found dead near the Mankweng campus on Sunday, and police have opened an inquest docket.

SASSA pensioners get no October top-up despite months of marching for R5,000

People

a month ago

Elderly SASSA pensioners received no grant top-up in October 2026, the first time in two years, despite months of marches demanding R5,000 a month.

SASSA pensioners losing grant money to illegal deductions, KZN warns

Family and Relationships

a month ago

KZN officials warn that scammers are draining pensioners' SASSA grant accounts through fake offers and unauthorised charges, and urge families to help.

City of Johannesburg launches pensioners’ relief campaign with property rates rebates

Family and Relationships

a month ago

The City of Johannesburg has launched a Pensioners Legacy and Relief Campaign offering property rates rebates, with some seniors qualifying for 100% relief.

King Misuzulu allegedly throws a fit over protocol as Heritage Day event is moved

People

a month ago

SA's Government sources allege King Misuzulu made protocol demands that led to the Heritage Day event being moved from KwaZulu-Natal to Oudtshoorn.

JMPD raises alarm after three off-duty officials were attacked in one week, two of them killed

South Africa

a month ago

The JMPD has raised the alarm after three off-duty personnel were violently attacked in a week, including the fatal shooting of Traffic Warden Reagan Joseph.

76-year-old Gogo sees her first elephant during SANParks free access week

Family and Relationships

a month ago

During SANParks National Parks Week, a 76-year-old gogo saw a live elephant for the first time at Kruger, leaving a visitor reflecting on access to nature.

Eastern Cape serial rapist sentenced to eight life terms and 46 years for Tsolo attacks

People

a month ago

The Mthatha High Court has sentenced Thabile Nyakiso to eight life terms and 46 years for Tsolo rapes and robberies after DNA evidence linked him.

"We eat like this every day": SA woman shows what it's like being a Swiss farmer's wife for a day

Family and Relationships

a month ago

South African creator Siphelele 'Popi' Sibiya shares a funny day-in-the-life vlog as a Swiss dairy farmer's wife, from milking cows to baking a birthday pie.

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