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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"For the women we've lost": Forensic pathologist honours GBV victims at graduation

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“This beautiful moment”: Bigmankg surprises teen street performers with cash in heartwarming clip

People

a month ago

Bad news for SA tourists as Australia plans to detain and deport those who overstay their visas

World

a month ago

“Haibo!”: JD pranks pedestrian with fake R500 fine for crossing street on red traffic light

People

a month ago

"It makes sense": Dutch woman married to an Afrikaner stunned by Afrikaans word for peanut butter

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"For natural birth": US-SA couple shares total cost of having a baby without medical aid in Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“Am I next?”: GBV activist speaks out after 8 women found dead in Ekurhuleni

People

a month ago

One GBV activist has questioned the government for a response after eight women were found dead in and around Ekurhuleni, with police investigating.

"I love her more now": Zulu Queen Mawewe wins hearts speaking fluent Sepedi

People

a month ago

A video of Zulu Queen Ndlunkulu Mawewe speaking fluent Sepedi at a formal event has gone viral, with South Africans praising her warmth and multilingual charm.

"He needs a medal": Man stops taxi to confront alleged phone thief in Klerksdorp

People

a month ago

A Joburg man tracked down and confronted an alleged phone thief who fled into a minibus taxi in Klerksdorp's CBD, sparking debate about crime and citizen justice.

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SA gains 7,100 new dollar-millionaires in a year, but not everyone is celebrating

People

a month ago

SA added 7,100 new dollar-millionaires in the past year, according to the 2026 Africa Wealth Report, sparking debate over the country's unemployment and inequality.

SAA flight 295 Helderberg crash: what really happened 37 years later

People

a month ago

37 years after the SAA Helderberg disaster killed all passengers, unanswered questions about missing recordings and alleged military cargo continue to haunt SA.

"We deserve to return home": Video of slain Kempton Park runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo breaks hearts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A tribute video of murdered Kempton Park runner Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo has broken hearts online as the East Rand murder count rises to eight women.

Cold snap grips South Africa with rain, snow and thunderstorms from mid-September

South Africa

a month ago

A cold snap is set to bring frigid temperatures, heavy rain and possible snowfall to the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape from 16 to 18 September 2026.

Western Cape artist Welmé Booys honours Rassie Erasmus with one-hand portrait drawing

People

a month ago

Western Cape artist Welmé Booys has impressed South Africans with a detailed one-hand portrait of Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, drawn using just one hand.

Australian travel warning: What SA permanent residents must know before leaving

World

a month ago

SA permanent residents in Australia risk being stranded abroad if their travel facility expires and must apply for a Resident Return Visa before they can fly home.

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