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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“You’re cold”: Charlize Theron says being direct as a South African makes her seem emotionless

People

3 months ago

“It’s accredited”: Benoni matriculants enrolled at unaccredited school risk missing matric exams

People

3 months ago

Gauteng principal dismissed for misusing school funds loses bid to get job back

People

3 months ago

“Oh, man!”: SA content creator Joshua McLachlan shares video showing the true spirit of South Africa

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“‘Last Wish’?”: SA family takes Gogo to Cape Town airport to watch planes for her last wish

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Ramaphosa honours Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini after both athletes die at 25 and 20

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

2 men arrested after human organs found in buckets at Soweto property

People

3 months ago

Two suspects have been arrested in Naledi, Soweto after a hijacked health department vehicle and buckets allegedly containing human organs were found on a property.

“Handcuffing Gogo?”: Elderly Johannesburg woman arrested for housing undocumented foreign nationals

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An elderly woman in Johannesburg has been arrested for allegedly renting rooms to illegal foreign nationals, sparking debate over the proportionality of her arrest.

“Enjoy our country”: Canadian man moves to South Africa for love, but SA has some doubts

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Canadian man named Daniel shared his journey to South Africa, revealing an unexpected love story behind his decision, but some viewers had doubts.

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“They hide”: Mayor Morero returns to Marble Towers, finds illegal trading despite court order

People

3 months ago

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero led a by-law blitz at Marble Towers and found illegal structures still operating despite a High Court order to shut them down.

“Sorry”: SA unhappy with Zulu king's apology after leaked video shows Palace shouting match

People

3 months ago

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has apologised after a leaked video showed him berating his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, sparking a divided reaction online.

“I’m proud”: Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya praises faith Mangope and Jacinta Ngobese as SA’s future

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya praised broadcaster Faith Mangope and radio personality Jacinta Ngobese in a post that had South Africans full of pride.

2 suspects arrested for the murder of North West anti-crime activist Thato Molosankwe

People

3 months ago

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the assassination of North West anti-crime activist Thato Molosankwe, with one also linked to two other murders.

DA’s Hill-Lewis pleads with SA President Ramaphosa to appoint a permanent minister of Police

South Africa

3 months ago

DA leader Hill-Lewis has called on President Ramaphosa to appoint a permanent Police Minister, saying money spent now could fund more detectives.

Newcastle former mayor Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba to be laid to rest at Nkande village in Nquthu

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Former Newcastle Mayor Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba has been laid to rest after President Ramaphosa approved a Special Provincial Official Funeral following an accident.

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