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

3033 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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

People

5 months ago

Warning to South Africans using digital and virtual bank cards as fraud risks surface

People

5 months ago

"Check first": Shoprite under fire in Nigeria as protesters target stores thinking they belong to SA

People

5 months ago

"Never ask for a bag at Woollies": Afrikaner shares tips for tourists coming to SA in funny clip

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"SA will never heal": Man sends message to white South Africans after Kruger National Park murders

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"What has been done to stop this": Fishing at Kruger Park sparks concern after Crooks Corner murders

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Chained to the ground": Endangered tortoise rescued by SAPS from illegal shebeen in Klerksdorp

People

5 months ago

A leopard tortoise estimated to be 50 to 70 years old was rescued by SAPS from an illegal shebeen in Klerksdorp after being found chained to the ground without food.

"Pick n Pay in serious trouble": 56 Pick n Pay stores close down across South Africa

People

5 months ago

Pick n Pay closed 56 stores across South Africa during its 2026 financial year as part of its turnaround strategy, with the core business still running at a loss.

"Future of transport": New off-grid electric car charging station launched on SA's busiest highway

South Africa

5 months ago

Zero Carbon Charge launched a new solar-powered, off-grid electric vehicle charging station on the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban on 19 May 2026.

Government coming after electric car owners with new RAF fee plan

People

5 months ago

The South African government is researching a plan to charge electric vehicle owners a separate Road Accident Fund fee when renewing their vehicle licence.

"I have the same car": Moroccan man uses R800 loan to build R2.6 billion business in SA

People

5 months ago

Asher Bohbot came to SA for two weeks and never left, going on to build EOH into a R2.6 billion company from an R800 loan and a 3 am sketch on a piece of paper.

"The best place on earth is tarnished": Conservationist speaks out about Kruger Park murders

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A South African conservationist spoke out about the murders of a Mossel Bay couple in the Kruger National Park, calling it a massive deal for South Africans.

"Something is not make sure": Payslip of self-taught UX designer raises questions in SA

People

5 months ago

A woman shared the payslip of a self-taught UX designer intern who learned everything on YouTube, earning R6,930 a month, and South Africans had plenty to say.

"My palms just got sweaty": Man dangling from Cape Town mountain gives SA anxiety

People

5 months ago

A video of a man dangling from a rock face near Table Mountain in Cape Town had South Africans gripping their seats, with many saying the stunt was reckless.

"She was brilliant": Throwback video of Kira Meyer's ice skating brilliance leaves SA heartbroken

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A throwback video of 12-year-old Pretoria figure skater Kira Meyer performing on the ice has moved South Africans deeply following her passing in May 2026.

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