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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Daveyton pupils allegedly strip street vendor's cart bare

People

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"You're a vibe brother": Springbok Trevor Nyakane busts moves for daughter's birthday

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Zulu Reed Dance 2026 welcomes women from diverse backgrounds at eMashobeni

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"This is just the beginning": Joburg woman's 1-year manifestation video stuns Mzansi

Women Empowerment

a month ago

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"There's no black, no white": Cedric Tsongaboy gets wedding guests grooving

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"This was so beautiful": Pretoria educator's powerful tribute to learner with disability moves SA

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“I know a South African when I see one”: Drummer Shaza Greeff sets crowd alight with amazing beats

People

a month ago

South African musician Shaza Greeff had an outdoor festival crowd dancing with nothing but a djembe drum, leaving Mzansi talking about the vibe she created.

"United by the same spirit": NZ firefighters honour 9/11 victims with haka tribute

Family and Relationships

a month ago

New Zealand firefighters performed a haka at Auckland's Sky Tower alongside an FDNY honour guard to mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks.

“This is African pride”: Woman’s SA dumplings leaves Asians divided

Family and Relationships

a month ago

An SA woman's TikTok introducing Asian guests to traditional dishes like chakalaka and pap sparked a lively debate over whether steamed bread counts as dumplings.

Woolworths investigates maggots found in raw chicken at Joburg Bel Air store

People

a month ago

Woolworths has launched an investigation and forensic deep clean after a shopper found maggots under packs of raw chicken at its North Riding store in Johannesburg.

Eskom softens rooftop solar rules but keeps one threat ahead of 30 September deadline

South Africa

a month ago

Eskom has softened its rooftop solar registration rules ahead of the 30 September 2026 deadline, dropping fines but keeping its right to disconnect unsafe systems.

“I did not anticipate this”: SA expat reveals 5 things she wished she knew before moving to Canada

People

a month ago

A South African woman living in Canada has shared five things she wished she knew before moving, from brutal winters to a fiercely competitive rental market.

"Our shining star": Joburg-raised actress Tino Ngorima lands lead roles Off-Broadway in New York

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Johannesburg-raised actress Tino Ngorima is landing lead roles Off-Broadway in New York, United States, after training at NYU Tisch and RADA in London.

How much does a 5kW solar system actually cost SA homeowners in 2026?

South Africa

a month ago

SA homeowners looking to go solar can choose between grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid systems, each with a very different price tag and level of energy independence.

“A remarkably wise person”: SA mourns Dutch Reformed minister Johann Symington, lost at 78

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Johann Symington, the celebrated Dutch Reformed minister, author and broadcaster who shaped South African religious and public life for decades, has died at 78.

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