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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Pensioner plug with store discounts for weekly savings for seniors

People

3 months ago

“We go home”: SA woman explains what makes South Africans different compared to other nationalities

People

3 months ago

“I am glad”: SA president picks up toddler during community meet-and-greet, melts Mzansi Hearts

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

DA, AfriForum and IRR return to Western Cape High Court to challenge expropriation act

Politics

3 months ago

“Excellent”: Saps Sebayeng spends 67 minutes for Mandela month helping Limpopo family in need

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Oprah Winfrey expands OWLAG scholarship programme to reach more SA girls nationwide

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

Limpopo police arrest 16 suspects after anti-foreigner March violence in Northam

People

3 months ago

SAPS arrested 16 suspects after violence, looting and property destruction linked to an anti-foreigner march in Northam, with the commissioner condemning violence.

Free State residents refuse to vote over 19 years of broken title deed promises

Politics

3 months ago

Residents of Albany in Virginia, Free State, say they'll boycott the local government elections after 19 years of unfulfilled title deed promises.

Saps circular on foreign nationals targeting sparks confusion among South Africans

People

3 months ago

A SAPS circular instructing officers not to join community groups targeting foreign nationals has sparked confusion and debate among South Africans.

Menlopark vs eg Jansen Noordvaal Cup match abandoned after violent brawl erupts

People

3 months ago

A Virseker Noordvaal Cup match between Menlopark and EG Jansen was abandoned after a mass brawl broke out involving players, parents and spectators.

Free State footprints Foundation gifts children books, shoes and uniforms in Bethlehem

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

The Footprints Foundation stepped in to help and gifted 125 learners in Bethlehem with school shoes, uniforms, stationery and books to support their education.

Final voter registration day for 2026 local government elections

People

3 months ago

The IEC shared an announcement that Sunday, 2 August 2026 is the final day South Africans can register in person to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Operation New broom arrests undocumented migrants in Pretoria market raid

People

3 months ago

The Department of Home Affairs conducted an immigration enforcement raid at a Pretoria market as part of Operation New Broom, though some questioned its scale.

“Basically everyone”: US surfer Luke Guinaldo says ‘life is just better’ in SA after Cape visit

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

US surfer Luke Guinaldo shared his contrasting experiences in South Africa and the US, with his caption "life is just better here" striking a chord with locals.

“So sad”: Tiffindell, SA’s only ski resort sits abandoned 5 years after pandemic closure

South Africa

3 months ago

Tiffindell, South Africa's only ski resort, has sat abandoned for five years since closing during the pandemic, and a recent visit sparked nostalgia.

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