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 worried as climate warning projects 1,200 heat-related deaths due to upcoming El Niño

South Africa

a month ago

"If those tables were turned": US TikToker questions White Cross Project on National Mall

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Basic solar for homeowners": Joburg man breaks down 3 things every South African should know

People

a month ago

"Think for your safety": Joburg man shares concern after three mass shootings leave 28 dead

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"NSFAS isn't only an option": UCT graduate shares 5 bursaries closing on 30 September

Education

a month ago

Gent shares SA factory shops selling Woolworths, checkers and Spar products directly to shoppers

South Africa

a month ago

Cape Town woman shares plug for how she earned R70,000 before demolishing a house

People

a month ago

A Cape Town content creator has shared how she earned over R70,000 by selling old fixtures and fittings on Facebook Marketplace before renovating her home.

"Make the night my own": Krugersdorp pupil arrives at matric dance in proud SA style with oxwagon

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A matric pupil at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp made a striking entrance at her farewell in an oxwagon, honouring her family's Voortrekker heritage and roots.

South Africa facing ‘weird weather week’ as severe storms and sunny skies divide the country

South Africa

a month ago

South Africa is set for a divided weather week, with severe thunderstorms and dropping temperatures in Johannesburg while Cape Town enjoys warm, sunny skies.

“Shwaba”: Trevor Noah mocks Jimmy Carr’s ‘bland’ British English in hilarious podcast clip

People

a month ago

Trevor Noah demonstrated the power of African sound-effect storytelling to comedian Jimmy Carr on his podcast, striking a nerve with viewers across Africa.

True crime: Charlize Theron’s father’s fatal 1991 shooting back under the spotlight

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Facebook post about the night Charlize Theron's mother fatally shot her father in self-defence has reignited debate among South Africans about the 1991 incident.

Tragic accident in Mtubatuba claims 11 after collision between minibus taxi and sugarcane truck

People

a month ago

Eleven people have died after a minibus taxi carrying festival-goers collided head-on with a sugarcane truck near Mtubatuba, bursting into flames on impact.

"We did it": SA property flippers complete 60-day AI-inspired house renovation challenge

People

a month ago

Two South African property flippers completed their viral 60-day renovation challenge, transforming a rundown home into a modern, AI-inspired property.

11th woman’s body found in Ekurhuleni as serial killer probe intensifies in Springs

People

a month ago

An 11th woman's body has been discovered near a railway line in Gauteng, days after a suspect was arrested in connection with the 10th victim, intensifying fears.

"She shut down best dress of the year": Keanda's matric dance entrance with fancy sports cars slays

Family and Relationships

a month ago

South African content creator Keanda made a jaw-dropping matric dance entrance with a convoy of luxury sports cars, including a Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren.

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