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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Terrifyingly beautiful scene captured in Pretoria night sky as storm rolls over city

South Africa

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Metal gate stolen in broad daylight at Tshwane Showgrounds shocks Mzansi

People

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“They took everything”: Cape Town car break-in leaves tourists crashing out

Family and Relationships

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Donovan Marx farm attack: Bianca calls out misinformation spreading online

People

2 days ago

“You can pay rent”: SA man in Australia compares poverty levels between the two countries

World

2 days ago

“It works”: SA man builds faceless YouTube channel with 180k views in just 3 days

People

2 days ago

UK work visas: 25 careers that could help South Africans qualify for

Europe

2 days ago

The UK has reconfirmed 25 occupations that can qualify for Skilled Worker and Health and Care visas at lower salaries, which could benefit South Africans.

Vasti Spiller looks angelic in blue dress on Santorini honeymoon with Dricus du Plessis

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

Vasti Spiller shared a photo from her Santorini honeymoon with UFC star Dricus du Plessis, weeks after their October wedding, and South Africans reacted online.

“It burnt down”: 3 Pretoria men build multimillion-rand steel company, then lose it all

People

3 days ago

Pretoria’s Warehouse Boys turned over R2.5 million in year one, lost all their equipment in a fire in August 2025 and are now rebuilding and hiring again.

South Africans urged to brace for severe storms as yellow level 4 warning hits three provinces

South Africa

3 days ago

SAWS has issued a yellow level four warning for parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, with torrential rain, large hail and lightning expected.

Johannesburg family fears for Winston Cliff, 65, held in Djibouti prison without answers

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

The family of Johannesburg businessman Winston Cliff, 65, says they have received conflicting reasons for his arrest in Djibouti and DIRCO says it cannot intervene.

Sarah Langa and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu look cosy at Stellenbosch beauty launch

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

Sarah Langa and Springbok fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu were spotted together at the Skins Cosmetics launch in Stellenbosch, and South Africans reacted online.

Throwback image of Jacob Zuma on UK visit labelled “best presidential photo ever”

People

3 days ago

A throwback photo of Jacob Zuma walking ahead of Prince Philip during his 2010 UK state visit has resurfaced, with South Africans debating his legacy.

SA homeowners face triple tax for private water and electricity backup systems

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

South African homeowners face extra municipal charges for private boreholes and solar systems, raising questions about the cost and legality of backup fees.

Free State learner faces inquiry over alleged misconduct against teacher

People

3 days ago

A Free State school has launched a disciplinary inquiry after a 14-year-old learner allegedly targeted a teacher, with police investigating and support arranged.

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