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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"I was not aware": SA remembers 2 South Africans lost in 9/11 attacks

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Northwood school’s ‘green lights, Bokke nights’ war cry for Springboks goes viral

People

a month ago

"You almost got me": Throwback clip of DJ's Doja Cat lookalike almost fools Mzansi

People

a month ago

Gauteng Education MEC Maile closes 32 illegal schools, allocates r1.13bn in subsidies

Education

a month ago

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From domestic worker to R50m business: Lindiwe Shibambo's Maid4U journey

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Saps seizes R9 million in counterfeit goods during Marabastad raid in Gauteng

People

a month ago

"Making them feel at home": DC local fires up braai for Springboks ahead of historic US Test

People

a month ago

A Washington DC local cooked a full South African braai for the Springboks at the SA Embassy ahead of their historic Test against the All Blacks.

"Life changed": SA content creator's 2 WhatsApp tips leave followers stunned

Services

a month ago

A South African digital creator shared two WhatsApp tips on her Instagram page for sending high-quality files and scanning documents that left followers stunned.

"A powerful time to be alive": Dr Aaniyah Martin leads all-female team reclaiming SA's coastline

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Dr Aaniyah Martin leads an all-female initiative that's reconnecting marginalised South Africans with the coastline apartheid once cut them off from.

"No one will tell an African story better": KZN barista crowned SA's 2026 champion

People

a month ago

KZN, Durban barista Musawenkosi Mosikili was crowned Starbucks South Africa's 2026 National Champion and will now represent the country in London.

"This is scary": CoolStoryBru discusses possible Joburg serial killer as SAPS forms task team

Family and Relationships

a month ago

CoolStoryBru has raised concerns about a possible serial killer in Johannesburg after SAPS formed a task team to investigate four women's deaths in Kempton Park.

"No African country is perfect": Bloemfontein actress represents SA at Ghana monologue challenge

People

a month ago

Bloemfontein actress Melane Hamman represented South Africa at the Africa Monologue Challenge in Ghana, moving South Africans with her passionate speech.

"I stopped growing in grade 6": SA women's Scott's Emulsion dance sends millennials into a frenzy

People

a month ago

A South African content creator's dance and lip syncing to the iconic Scott's Emulsion jingle has sent millennials into a nostalgic frenzy online.

US Esta visa waiver program: 42 countries that can enter without a visa

a month ago

The United States of America has confirmed 42 countries where citizens are eligible for its ESTA Visa Waiver Program, allowing visa-free entry for up to 90 days.

Japan opens working holiday visa to 32 countries with no African nations on the list

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Japan has confirmed 32 countries eligible for its Working Holiday visa scheme, with no African nation, including South Africa, being included on the list.

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