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

3030 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Contrary to evidence": SA director fined R500k for lying about having a PhD

People

5 months ago

"His light will never fade": Stellenbosch mourns death of student Antonio Britto at 22

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

South African homeowners can now measure their property's energy performance

People

5 months ago

"They will deal with you": Limpopo runner bumps into pack of wild dogs on morning run

People

5 months ago

"Her family is deeply concerned": Details about missing single mother from Heidelberg emerge

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Dad is bursting with pride": KZN SA dad reunites with kids in New Zealand after eight years apart

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"It messes with your brain": SA accountant compares financial differences in SA and NZ

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A South African accountant who moved to New Zealand shared a detailed comparison of the financial differences between the two countries, from tax to health care.

"Corner cutting in quality": AA CEO flags Chinese vehicle safety in South Africa

Cars and Tech

5 months ago

AA CEO Bobby Ramagwede has raised serious concerns about the safety and build quality of Chinese vehicles in South Africa, pointing to weak metal in structural parts

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"A testament to excellence": Wits ranked number one in Africa in 2026 global university rankings

People

5 months ago

Wits University has been ranked number one in Africa and 200th globally in the 2026 Centre for World University Rankings, placing it in the top 1% worldwide.

"This is my ID": Tsonga man learning Zulu before 30 June has Mzansi worried about what's to come

People

5 months ago

A Tsonga man posted a video of himself learning Zulu before the 30 June deadline, and SA couldn't decide whether to laugh or feel anxious about what it means.

"We've never owned any part of the economy": Man raises concerns about current situation in Durban

People

5 months ago

A Durban man shared a video of empty streets following anti-immigration protests and raised questions about how much of the city's economy has ever been owned by SA.

"Standing among the top speakers": Johannesburg grade 10 learner debates at Harvard tournament

People

5 months ago

Ruby Banjac, a 15-year-old Grade 10 learner from Reddam House Bedfordview, reached the novice semi-finals at the Harvard College World Schools Invitational.

"Top of his class": Katlehong grade 11 pupil goes to Japan for outstanding Maths and Science results

People

5 months ago

A Grade 11 learner from Mpilisweni School of Specialisation in Katlehong earned a trip to Japan after finishing top of his class in Maths and Physical Sciences.

"Poor child": SA calls for safer regulations after Eid celebration turns tragic

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A 12-year-old girl died after a stray bullet struck her during an Eid Qurbani gathering near Fouriesburg in the Free State, and SA is calling for safer regulations.

"Everybody got food": Mass farm braai in Orania draws crowds at carnival

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Hundreds of Orania residents lined up for a massive farm braai at the Orania Karnavaal 2026, and many watching the video couldn't stop talking about what they saw.

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