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

3036 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"I want to see": Woman shares how much Gold Reef City cost her and a plus one

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Your background doesn't define your future": Woman moves from shack to amazing modern home

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"R5700 a month just to get to work": Johannesburg gent breaks down real work travel costs in SA

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"You can't compare apples with onions": Young SA woman goes on angry rant defending Orania

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"I cannot say": Woman compares similar coat at Woolworths and Jet's quality and price

People

6 months ago

"15 years ago I was the CEO of Mxit": Ex-Mxit boss now working in townships to connect SA

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"You got this": Woman working in data analytics shares the certifications that actually work

Women Empowerment

6 months ago

A data analytics professional shared five beginner friendly certifications she personally recommends for anyone wanting to break into the data field.

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"What must we do": Young woman complains about the job market cycle and why youth can't find work

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A young woman asked what the youth are supposed to do in a job market where older workers cannot afford to retire and young people cannot get experience.

SAPS and CPF bring anti-GBV message and Easter treats to young children in Nelson Mandela Bay

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

SAPS Kwadwesi and the Community Policing Forum visited four pre-schools to share anti-GBV awareness messaging and hand out Easter treats to young children.

Zamdela detectives seek public help after man found shot dead in car in Amelia section

People

6 months ago

Zamdela detectives are appealing to the public for information after Samuel Mohlabane was found shot dead inside a crashed white Toyota Corolla in the Amelia section

"What are they feeding schoolboy rugby players?": Biggest schoolboy rugby player gets SA excited

People

6 months ago

An 18-year-old from Rondebosch Boys High School has gone viral after footage of his massive frame caught the attention of the entire rugby world.

"Beautiful but dangerous": US tourist dies on KZN beach after going under a wave at St Lucia

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

An American tourist passed away in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, after getting into difficulty in the water. A guide attempted a rescue, but he was declared deceased.

"No Apple Pay": SA woman shares hilarious culture shock after nearly getting kicked out of a store

Confessions

6 months ago

A South African woman tried to tap her phone to pay at a liquor store in Botswana and the chaos that followed had her asking why the country is behind.

"You've got 60 days": Gent discusses SA draft national AI policy open for public comment

People

6 months ago

A South African AI content creator broke down the country's draft national AI policy which opened for public comment in March 2026, covering everything.

"Her self-esteem": Mum in South Korea shows how she is normalising being a foreigner for her child

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A South African mother living and teaching in South Korea shared a touching video of how she helps her six year old daughter growing up as a foreigner.

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