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

3032 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"This park might not survive": Kruger National Park rot on 100th anniversary sparks urgent warning

People

5 months ago

Woman gets emotional detailing the obstacles she faced while pushing for justice for Gaby Ndaba

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"It's not a golden ticket": Woman shares how to get into university without meeting requirements

People

5 months ago

"We are not done": University of Venda student sweeping numerous awards has SA proud

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

SA government opens free Mandarin language training opportunity for tourist guides nationwide

People

5 months ago

"Someone has come to fool you": Malema's speech about foreigners sparks heated debate in SA

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

EFF leader Julius Malema delivered a speech at a funeral on 30 May, arguing that South Africans and their neighbours share deep ancestral ties, leaving SA divided.

"Nobody's paying rent": Young man visits the largest white squatter camp in SA at Krugersdorp

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Joshua Rubin visited Pango Camp in Munsieville, Krugersdorp, known as the largest white squatter camp in South Africa, home to around 300 people.

"I love this": Woman shows how parents can claim back from SARS for their children's fees

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

An educator shared how parents can claim speech therapy, occupational therapy and remedial school fees back from SARS, and professionals confirmed it.

"You have excelled": Midrand Baking School class gets SA's attention with stunning wedding cakes

People

5 months ago

Midrand Baking School in Gauteng celebrated five graduates from their two-week baking and wedding cake decorating course, and the results had SA proud.

"Siya being the legend he is": Siya Kolisi and Coolstorybru do a good deed for Cape Town boy in need

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Coolstorybru surprised four-year-old Hlelo from Langa, Cape Town, with gifts and support as the young boy battles a kidney disease.

Good news and bad news for fuel prices in SA as June adjustments loom

South Africa

5 months ago

SA petrol prices are heading for an increase in June 2026 despite strong over-recoveries, as the government brings back fuel levies that were temporarily cut.

"How will we move from this": KZN woman arrested after ordering hit on her own sister in Camperdown

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A KZN woman has been arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to murder her sister in Mkhambathini near Pietermaritzburg, with the victim's toddler present.

"What about SAPS?": SA at a loss after seeing men carrying weapons to protect businesses from looters

People

5 months ago

A video from Estcourt in KZN showing men carrying what appear to be AK-47s near their businesses during anti-immigration protests has left SA seriously concerned.

"Do not blame...": UK man living in Zambia asks SA to stop going against other Africans

People

5 months ago

A UK man living in Zambia reshared a video urging South Africans to stop blaming fellow Africans for the country's problems, sparking a heated debate.

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