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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Free electricity for qualifying SA households: What 4 major metros offer

South Africa

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"Plan for 5 September": Viral meme of FNB Stadium flying cracks SA up

Rugby

2 months ago

Woolworths recalls wbeauty clarifying shampoo after bacterium found in product

People

2 months ago

Johannesburg ranked 7th best nightlife city in the world for 2026

Africa

2 months ago

Ntjantja Ned went from a QwaQwa village girl to changing the lives of South Africa's children

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

Education

2 months ago

“My two cents”: Kevin Fraser slams global outrage over Airlink flyover at DHL Stadium

People

2 months ago

Comedian Kevin Fraser hit back at the recent global criticism of Airlink's DHL Stadium flyover in Cape Town, and South Africans couldn't agree more.

“This is on point”: Mzansi can’t believe the accuracy after American foodie cooks full SA feast

People

2 months ago

A popular American food creator Emilia Kim cooked a full South African feast, from bunny chow to malva pudding, leaving Mzansi stunned by her accuracy.

How much is needed to buy a 3-bedroom home in Bali: Property Guide for South Africans

Asia

2 months ago

New property data is showing that South Africans are able to buy a home in Bali for as little as R600,000, with rentals starting from R4,200 a month.

"No DNA, just RSA": Viral Airlink flyover inspires SA developer to create video game

People

2 months ago

A South African game developer created a browser game inspired by Airlink's viral low flypast over DHL Stadium, and Mzansi can't get enough of it.

“Thought it was in Singapore”: Futuristic Bosjes Chapel in Western Cape leaves woman in disbelief

People

2 months ago

A young South African woman went viral after admitting she believed the iconic Bosjes Chapel was a building in Singapore, and not in the Western Cape.

Retired SA woman earns r45,000 tax-free monthly from 15 Township backrooms

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A retired South African woman is earning R45,000 tax-free every month from 15 township backrooms, part of an estimated R30 billion informal rental sector.

Agricultural Research Council teaches farmers to test soil health with everyday household tools

People

2 months ago

The Agricultural Research Council ran workshops teaching Mamelodi smallholder farmers to test soil health using everyday tools, without costly lab fees.

Hoërskool Kempton Park grade 11 learner completes first solo flight at Rand Airport

People

2 months ago

Kempton Park Grade 11 learner Keanu Theo Maartens completed his first solo flight at Rand Airport and is now working toward his Private Pilot Licence.

Pretoria sisters build global homeware brand after quitting their 9-to-5 jobs

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

Pretoria sisters Mo and Michelle Mokone left corporate careers to build Mo's Crib, a handwoven basket brand now sold globally through Crate & Barrel.

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