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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"Make that make sense": US creator breaks down 10th Kempton Park murder case

People

a month ago

Ronald Lamola pushes for UN inequality panel with Brazil, Norway and Spain amid backlash

People

a month ago

“It’s advanced”: US couple living in Johannesburg compare SA and American banking systems

a month ago

SA passport ranks 44th globally, giving access to over 100 destinations without a visa

World

a month ago

“Best MD entrance”: SA matric girl arrives at school dance with motorcycle entourage and BMW

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Traffic officers surprise motorist with birthday fine and a roadside serenade

People

a month ago

SA government warns parents to protect children during spring holidays

South Africa

a month ago

Minister of Social Development Dina Pule has urged parents and caregivers to stay vigilant against abuse, abduction, and trafficking risks during the spring holidays

2 Congolese nationals arrested in Musina with 1,312 blasting cartridges worth r131,200

South Africa

a month ago

Two Congolese nationals were arrested in Musina after police found 1,312 blasting cartridges hidden in their vehicle, sparking fresh debate over SA's porous borders.

3,000 white crosses honouring SA farm attack victims in Washington, USA, display sparks backlash

a month ago

A Washington display of 3,000 white crosses honouring SA farm attack victims has drawn praise and criticism, with one Afrikaner group accusing organisers.

Good news for property practitioners as BEE certificate rule is scrapped by the PPRA

South Africa

a month ago

The PPRA has confirmed that agents no longer need a BEE certificate to apply for a Fidelity Fund Certificate, after a High Court ruling declared it unconstitutional.

"I am personally in complete shock and grief": Chad Nathan announces death of Uncle Sidney

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Cape Town runner Chad Nathan has announced the death of Sidney Miller, the homeless man whose story of hardship and unexpected kindness captured SA's heart.

SARB raises repo rate to 7.25% and what it means for your bills in SA

Money

a month ago

The SARB has raised the repo rate to 7.25%, meaning higher loan repayments for South Africans, as Governor Kganyago warns inflation could climb above 5%.

“This is sad guys”: ProNutro discontinued in South Africa after 64 years on store shelves

South Africa

a month ago

PepsiCo has discontinued ProNutro in South Africa after 64 years, following backlash over a reformulated recipe that shoppers said tasted wrong..

"Thank you, South Africa": US man praises SA culture after first braai with Joburg neighbours

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A US man living in Johannesburg shared a heartfelt video praising SA culture after his first braai with neighbours, and Mzansi loved the reaction.

South Africa now sole African nation on UK's direct QTS teacher route after other countries removed

Europe

a month ago

South Africa is now the only African country whose teachers can access the UK's direct Qualified Teacher Status route, after Ghana and Nigeria were removed.

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