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

Author's articles

“Disgusting!”: African woman eats rat at street market stall, video goes viral on X

People

3 months ago

Candice Desilets makes history as first South African to graduate from Vaganova Ballet Academy

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

Exclusive

Wits Donald Gordon medical centre gives 12-year-old boy his first smile

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Exclusive

“What is this?”: Nigerian hospital video shows horrible conditions where women give birth

People

3 months ago

2 Specific items top list of most stolen car parts in South Africa

South Africa

3 months ago

“I made 6K”: SA content creator shares how she made over r350,000 from brand deals in one year

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

“Who sent you?”: Young woman reveals where to buy packaging supplies for side hustles in SA

People

3 months ago

Content creator Chioma Nkhubedu shared where South Africans can source affordable packaging supplies, helping those looking to start their own side hustle.

“May she rest”: Maragon Mooikloof mourns the Death of Grade 10 Learner Buntukazi Xolwana

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Pretoria's Maragon Mooikloof school has shared a heartfelt memorial post on Facebook honouring Grade 10 learner Buntukazi Xolwana, who passed away.

“I’m not scared”: US woman in Zimbabwe has a Python living in her wall before leaving for the States

People

3 months ago

American TikToker @alexblumy shared an update on a protected python living inside her Zimbabwe home's walls, as she prepares to leave for the US.

Rubicon introduces R250 fines for EV charger hogging at South African stations

People

3 months ago

Rubicon, South Africa's second-largest EV charging operator, has introduced idle penalties at busy stations following a 141% surge in EV registrations.

Leon Schreiber warns bribe payers at Home Affairs as arrests and dismissals Mount in 2026

People

3 months ago

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has warned against bribing officials, revealing 114 staff members have been dismissed over 3 years in an anti-corruption drive.