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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7 Western Cape teenagers win NASA space design competition as first African team

People

2 months ago

“Watch this space”: Benoni go-kart racer Emma-Rose Dowling finishes 3rd at COFTA Championship

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

“Be warned”: Julius Malema responds to viral clubbing video of him that has resurfaced

People

2 months ago

Gayton McKenzie attacks News24 on X over corruption allegations and PA board appointments

Politics

2 months ago

“Is SA like Zimbabwe in 2008?”: Canadian says South Africa is collapsing, Mzansi pushes back hard

People

2 months ago

7 Emfuleni municipality workers arrested in Vanderbijlpark electricity fraud scheme

People

2 months ago

“Thank you, my Lord”: Big man kg helps jobless SA father Sibu land a car wash job after viral plea

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Content creator Big Man KG helped a struggling South African father land a car wash job after his story of searching for work touched numerous people online.

Gauteng e-hailing drivers must now register on new Giptas transport system

People

2 months ago

New rules state that Gauteng e-hailing drivers must register on GIPTAS and submit key documents as the province increases oversight of the ride-hailing industry.

“Never wait for others”: Driver considered a good Samaritan after removing debris from road

People

2 months ago

A young South African driver stopped during his commute to remove dangerous debris from a long stretch of road after coming across the burst piece of tyre.

“Loving generation”: High school students throw surprise 55th birthday party for their teacher

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A class of South African high school students surprised their beloved teacher with a heartfelt 55th birthday celebration with speeches and gifts.

“This moved me to tears”: SA cellist Abel Selaocoe stuns the world with his unique take on the cello

People

2 months ago

South African cellist Abel Selaocoe amazed audiences with his unique cello performance, blending classical music with his original South African roots.

“Yoh, try this topping on burgers!”: Wayne Chang shows how to make spur-style onion rings at home

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town food content creator shared his easy Spur-style onion ring recipe, but former Spur workers had their own tips for making the popular side.

7 Zimbabwean nationals jailed 10 years each for Eskom cable theft in Free State

People

2 months ago

Seven Zimbabwean nationals have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing Eskom cables and damaging a transformer worth R2.5 million.

NIH lifts funding freeze on South African research projects after Trump-era ban

Politics

2 months ago

The United States has lifted its freeze on new research funding for South Africa, allowing projects to move forward while one major restriction remains.

Mount Fletcher’s ‘mother of broken cars’ graduates as certified motor mechanic at KSD TVET

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

Mount Fletcher’s “Mother of Broken Cars” has graduated as a certified motor mechanic after years of building her skills and growing her automotive business.

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