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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Joburg pensioners keep property rates rebates without lifting a finger, no paperwork needed

Family and Relationships

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"That's their own heaven": Nigerian pastor’s ascension stunt sparks online divide

People

a month ago

"It was God": Durban teacher refuses a R50k reward after finding a missing SAAF pilot

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Raisibe Morathi, who skipped Grade 9, now earns R100,000 a day at Vodacom

Women Empowerment

a month ago

"Do not travel to Libya for any reason": US issues highest-level travel warning for African country

a month ago

Gauteng ranked SA's carjacking hotspot as new SAPS data splits Mzansi

South Africa

a month ago

"That's bad": Shopper's photo of maggots on chicken shelf sparks food safety outrage

People

a month ago

A South African shopper's photo of maggots on a store's refrigerated chicken shelf has sparked outrage, with many pointing to a serious cold chain failure.

Boston media house students raise r6,500 and 209 cans for Hearts of Hope orphanage

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Six Boston Media House students raised R6 500 and 209 cans of food for Hearts of Hope, a Wendywood home for 52 orphaned children, through a two-month campaign.

NASA reveals rare early detection of an asteroid before it hit near Western Australia and Bali

World

a month ago

A small asteroid burnt up harmlessly over the Indian Ocean after being detected just hours before impact, marking a rare planetary defence milestone.

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans in September 2026

World

a month ago

Thailand is cutting its visa-free stay for South African passport holders from 60 to 30 days from 15 September 2026. Here's what travellers need to know.

"The stranger risked his life": Supermarket worker saves toddler from oncoming traffic in Mexico

a month ago

A supermarket manager in Mexico became an instant hero after sprinting across a street to save a toddler who ran into busy traffic, in a moment caught on CCTV.

"What's wrong with humanity?": SA reacts to true crime creator's breakdown of Boksburg couple murder

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A true crime creator's breakdown of the Boksburg couple murder case has gripped South Africans, who flooded the comments with grief, anger and unanswered questions.

"I can't do this all alone": Young Indian woman mourns parents missing after Nepal floods

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A digital creator broke down on camera 10 days after her parents went missing in Nepal's catastrophic floods, as thousands rallied to offer her support.

Nearly 500 SA women consider class action over faulty birth control pills

People

a month ago

Nearly 500 SA women are pursuing legal action against a pharmaceutical company after a recalled batch of contraceptives allegedly had its sequence reversed.

"Get this lady a record deal": Cape Town musician turns street sounds into viral song

People

a month ago

Cape Town musician Sayana turned everyday street sounds from strangers into a viral upbeat track, and South Africans are calling for her to get a record deal.

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