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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"A changed life": Minister unveils inmate artwork as Corrections Week 2026 launches in Cape Town

People

a month ago

"We are tired": SA concerned after Thembalethu mum follows lead to find her missing daughter

Family and Relationships

a month ago

SARS puts trustees under the spotlight as 2026 Trust tax filing season opens

Money

a month ago

SA solar owners could pay up to R36,000 if they miss 30 September registration deadline

South Africa

a month ago

New US demands have SA minister warning of strained relations with America

a month ago

"Worth it": London creator Amina Habeeb flies 16 hours solo to experience SA for the first time

South Africa

a month ago

"All pumped up": Ndlovu Youth Choir's backstage dance before Netherlands show gets SA buzzing

People

a month ago

The Ndlovu Youth Choir showed off their dance moves backstage before a Netherlands show, and fans from around the world praised their electric energy.

"Who lied to this innocent man?": SA in stitches as Jack Mabaso washes his hair with Sunlight Liquid

People

a month ago

Blogger Jack Mabaso washed his hair with Sunlight dish soap after a dare from his followers, and the brand itself joined in, leaving South Africans laughing.

"Organic transportation": Mzansi defends SA's movable homes in viral SA vs USA video

People

a month ago

A viral video comparing how homes are moved in the US and South Africa has South Africans proudly defending their community-driven way of moving shacks.

"Genuinely just taking it all in": US couple show off their Joburg penthouse with unfiltered tour

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Atlanta woman Zaria Williams shared her family's unplanned first look at a Johannesburg penthouse after their luggage went missing, and South Africans welcomed them.

"I never cried like this": SA heartbroken over 8-year-old's tribute to slain mum Elizabeth Tsontso

Family and Relationships

a month ago

An 8-year-old girl left South Africa in tears after reading a poem she wrote at the funeral of her mother, murdered runner Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo.

"They know what it took": Former NWU security officer earns PhD as her daughters break down in tears

Women Empowerment

a month ago

A young woman began at North-West University as a security officer and has now earned her PhD, and a clip of her daughters in tears has moved South Africans.

Grade 9 dropout Lusanda Ncisana earns UKZN PhD in crop science against all odds

People

a month ago

Lusanda Ncisana left school after Grade 9 and attended university lectures unregistered after NSFAS issues, and he has now earned a UKZN doctorate in Crop Science.

Activists and communities demand police action after nine women found dead in Kempton Park

People

a month ago

Activists and residents are demanding police action after nine women were found dead across Kempton Park and the East Rand, as a R400,000 reward is offered.

"It doesn't add up": Woman recounts hotel staff trying to enter her room while she was alone

People

a month ago

A woman says two hotel staff members tried to enter her room while she was alone, and her calm retelling has sparked a debate about women's safety in South Africa.

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