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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“Outdoor living”: Gauteng man builds mobile hygiene stations with sink and gas stove

People

a month ago

50,000-year-old SA antelope DNA could rewrite Africa's ancient DNA record

South Africa

a month ago

“Everyone is watching?”: Mexican man stunned by Cape Town mall’s Springboks viewing party

People

a month ago

Retired Roodepoort train driver, 90, still building model trains after 44 years on the railways

People

a month ago

SANParks offers free entry to 4 national parks for SA citizens this September

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Kraaifontein pensioner Turns R350 Sassa Grant into a r20,000 micro-Farm

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Please make the building actually colourful": Abandoned Cape Town hotel gets 130-unit makeover

People

a month ago

An abandoned Cape Town hotel on Loop Street is currently being transformed into 130 modern long-term rental units in a major redevelopment project.

“Courage doesn’t look powerful”: SA woman opens up about starting over in Australia at 49

Family and Relationships

a month ago

An SA woman shared her emotional journey of relocating to Australia at 49, drawing strength from her late father's words to get through the tough transition.

Joe Sebanyoni resigns from all taxi industry leadership positions after Madlanga testimony

Politics

a month ago

Joe Sebanyoni has resigned from all of his taxi industry leadership positions and responsibility following his testimony before the Madlanga Commission.

“A proper initiation”: UK woman blown away by her first Springboks game at FNB Stadium in Soweto

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A British woman named Talilla shared her reaction to attending her first Springboks match at FNB Stadium, and South Africans are loving her response.

Foreign woman reportedly found at Pretoria SASSA office with suspected fake SA ID

People

a month ago

A 31-year-old foreign woman was reportedly found at a Pretoria SASSA office allegedly using a fake South African ID to apply for a child support grant.

"I'll be in a wheelchair": Leon Schuster lands Netflix movie deal despite back injury

Celebrities

a month ago

SA comedian, Leon Schuster has confirmed a new Netflix movie deal, revealing his ongoing back injury will shape his on-screen role in the upcoming film.

Ramaphosa sends stern message to police killers as SAPS deaths drop to 12 in 2025/26

People

a month ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa joined SAPS leadership to honour 12 officers who died in the line of duty in 2025/26, down significantly from 27 the previous year.

COSATU calls for fuel levy relief after September 2026 petrol and diesel hikes

South Africa

a month ago

COSATU has called on the government to suspend part of the fuel levy after major petrol and diesel price increases took effect on 2 September 2026.

“Give them their dignity”: SA woman compares pensioner grant to R5.1bn spent on foreign prisoners

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Johannesburg speaker went viral after comparing what South Africa spends on foreign national prisoners annually to the R2,400 monthly pensioner grant.

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