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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“His spirit remains”: Ramsgate’s Solly Dindikazi honoured for decades of service and lifesaving acts

Family and Relationships

5 days ago

At least 64 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Toledo, Spain

Europe

7 days ago

SARS warns SA influencers to declare free gifts and online earnings or face fines

People

7 days ago

SARS changes how it collects unpaid tax directly from SA employee salaries

South Africa

7 days ago

Gqeberha gets R528 million private hospital, first major facility in over 40 years

South Africa

7 days ago

Latest update on the new grant for SA as R370 SRD payment gets extended

People

7 days ago

“Unexpected cost”: Cape Town mum reveals the true cost of giving birth at a private hospital in SA

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

Cape Town TikToker nicci.tiley shared her private hospital birth experience, revealing what medical aid covered and why parents should plan for pregnancy costs.

“Nothing is impossible”: Nigerian woman marries at 48 and welcomes quadruplets at 50

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

Nigerian woman Olusola Olonade married at 48 and welcomed quadruplets at 50 after IVF, sharing her journey of faith, fertility treatment and late-in-life motherhood.

“Setbacks lead to greatness”: Florida 3-year-old footballer’s fundraiser gains massive support

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

Florida’s 3-year-old soccer player Nevada Pierre received widespread support after being removed from a game, with his mother launching a fundraiser to help him.

"It's unrealistic": Rachel Kolisi gets vulnerable about the pressure women face to be enough

Women Empowerment

7 days ago

Rachel Kolisi addressed the pressure women face to look and perform perfectly at her Falling Forward event, saying society benefits when women feel inadequate.

Predator poachers catch SA refugee at Ohio, USA Walmart in sting operation

People

8 days ago

A South African refugee was arrested after Predator Poachers confronted him at an Ohio Walmart, with police filing multiple charges following the sting operation.

Western Australia recruits SA teachers with salaries of over R1 million a year

World

8 days ago

Western Australia is recruiting SA teachers for more than 800 public schools, offering salaries above R1 million a year and opportunities for experienced educators.

South Africa Wednesday weather forecast: Gauteng swelters at 32°C while Cape Town faces 50km/h winds

South Africa

8 days ago

South Africa's Wednesday weather forecast brings 32°C heat and extreme UV to Pretoria, 50km/h winds to Cape Town, and rain across parts of the Eastern Cape and KZN.

Munaka Muthambi breaks down how she bought her first Sandton property in 9 steps

People

8 days ago

Munaka Muthambi shared steps she followed to buy her first Sandton property as a self-employed content creator, from negotiating the price to securing a home loan.

SASSA grant reviews leave thousands facing payment suspensions across SA

South Africa

8 days ago

SASSA now reviews around 500,000 grant recipients monthly, with a three-month warning process before payments can be suspended or grants cancelled.

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