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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“He’s working out”: Shimza rocks Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 with SA flag draped over his shoulders

People

3 months ago

Saps seeks public help to find missing 2-year-old Milano Tlali last seen in moffatview

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Saldanha Bay mussels and oysters declared safe after PST ban lifted

South Africa

3 months ago

Phala Phala impeachment committee to meet despite high court interdict on Ramaphosa

Politics

3 months ago

“She was pulling your leg”: Malcolm can’t stop laughing after Thembi steals his Nando’s drumstick

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“Spray it”: Housekeeper Mbali Nhlapo shares DIY cockroach hack using cloves and bicarbonate of soda

People

3 months ago

South African Weather Service minimum temperature forecast for 23 July 2026

South Africa

3 months ago

The South African Weather Service released its minimum temperature forecast for 23 July 2026, with cold conditions expected across parts of the country.

Zakariyya Park combined school mourns 2 learners who died in separate incidents

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Gauteng's Zakariyya Park Combined School is mourning two learners who died in separate incidents in July 2026, with a joint memorial service planned.

Joburg launches free 4-week Jix launchpad programme for young gig workers aged 18 to 35

South Africa

3 months ago

The City of Johannesburg has launched a fully funded four-week programme to help young freelancers and entrepreneurs formalise and grow their businesses.

UNFPA Zimbabwe hands out dignity kits to women returning from South Africa

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

The UNFPA Zimbabwe handed out dignity kits to women and girls returning from South Africa, as thousands continue to repatriate amid rising tensions.

South Africa’s DWS sets 23 July deadline for water use registration or face jail

South Africa

3 months ago

South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation has given commercial and agricultural water users until 23 July 2026 to register or face serious penalties.

Johannesburg man loses court battle against BMW Financial Services over BMW X3 debt

People

3 months ago

A Johannesburg man took BMW Financial Services to court recently over how a legal notice was delivered, but the judge wasn't convinced by his story.

“Why doesn’t he stop”: SA Taxi driver leads traffic cop on wild chase, passengers flee the scene

People

3 months ago

A dashcam video showing a minibus taxi driver trying to outmanoeuvre a traffic officer on a hillside road went viral, leaving South Africans divided.

“Be proud”: Boeredanse in Orania video captures traditional Boer folk dancing, sparks online debate

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Orania's official Facebook page shared footage of a lively Boeredanse performance, and the clip has South Africans debating culture and community.

“Don’t believe”: Nigerian man praises SA’s electricity, compares it to life in Europe and America

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian man shared his honest comparison of electricity and daily life in Nigeria versus South Africa on TikTok, and reactions online were divided.

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