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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Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans from 60 days to 30 days

World

a month ago

New invisible tax quietly shrinking SA retirees' foreign pensions

Family and Relationships

a month ago

True crime commentator maps timeline of murders as 7th body added to Ekurhuleni investigation

People

a month ago

"Daylight robbery": Gqeberha man shows how SA snack prices exploded in 10 years

People

a month ago

"Where are the flavours?": South African man stunned after comparing movie snacks in SA vs the UK

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“Did you know”: Gent lists top spots that give you free stuff on your birthday

People

a month ago

"She ran with strength": Kempton Park school mourns runner Tsontso Moselakgomo

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Laerskool Kempton Park has paid tribute to runner Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, identified as the 4th victim in a series of women found dead in Kempton Park.

"We are not safe": Mrs Bullock's emotional rant on being a woman in SA goes viral

Family and Relationships

a month ago

SA TikTok star Mrs Bullock's rant on women's safety went viral, calling on SAPS and government to act following the discovery of five women's bodies in Kempton Park.

Drive 2 Unite 2026: Joburg charity car run fights period poverty on 27 September

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Drive 2 Unite returns to Johannesburg on 27 September 2026, with hundreds of cars and bikes joining a convoy to raise awareness and donations for period poverty.

True crime commentator dissects 5th body found in Kempton Park murders

People

a month ago

A true crime commentator has broken down the disturbing details of women found dead near Kempton Park, as SAPS forms a specialised team to investigate.

"She got the people rooting for her": Matric student's Head Girl campaign gains major momentum

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Kempton Park matric student's creative Head Girl campaign video has gone viral, drawing praise from major brands and even a reaction from Missy Elliott.

“No way, man”: Lady in Blue sculpture at London’s Trafalgar Square divides the internet

Women Empowerment

a month ago

American artist Tschabalala Self's new bronze sculpture on London's Fourth Plinth has sparked fierce online debate, with viewers split between admiration and outrage

Home Affairs opens Smart ID access to naturalised citizens and permanent residents

People

a month ago

Home Affairs has expanded Smart ID card eligibility to naturalised citizens and permanent residents, unlocking access for over 1.4 million people previously stuck.

North West man unemployed for 16 years pleads for help in emotional video

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A North West man living without water or electricity has opened up in a video about 16 years of unemployment, sparking a wave of advice and support online.

"How did it get there?": SA Citi Chico spotted on Baltimore streets

Cars and Tech

a month ago

An SA VW Citi Chico, complete with SA plates and Springbok branding, turned heads on the streets of Baltimore during the Boks' historic clash with the All Blacks.

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