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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“It cemented my resolve”: Brilliant Gauteng teen shines on UK stage at Imperial College London

People

15 days ago

52 million US dollars generated from auction of rubies mined in Mozambique

Africa

15 days ago

SASSA sets the record straight on social grants for asylum seekers in SA

People

15 days ago

Australia opens military enlistment to 6 countries — what South Africans must know

World

15 days ago

SARS issues final demand letters as fines loom for certain taxpayers

South Africa

15 days ago

“Your first mistake”: SA woman tries KFC in America for the first time and her reaction says it all

People

15 days ago

“Ramaphosa after deductions”: Checkpoint guard lookalike clip has Mzansi debating

People

15 days ago

A woman filmed a checkpoint security guard she believed looks just like President Cyril Ramaphosa, and South Africans are divided over the viral TikTok clip.

Mpumalanga teens win R50,000 and national title with smart cane for blind people

People

16 days ago

Four Mpumalanga learners from Mabande Comprehensive High School won the JASA National Company of the Year title and R50,000 with their AI-powered walking cane.

Paris couple behaviour near Arc de Triomphe as riots rage behind them sparks concern

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

A viral video shows a couple calmly sipping drinks near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris as fires burned behind them during France’s worst riots in years.

“Amazing he forgot where he came from”: SA questions to Musk’s SpaceX pledge for US kids

People

16 days ago

Elon Musk has pledged one SpaceX share, worth about $148 (R2,500), to every American child. South Africans reacted to the Pretoria-born billionaire leaving them out.

Rare phenomenon caught on camera over France in night sky video

Europe

16 days ago

A photographer in Calvi, France, captured rare red sprites in the night sky, and viewers were stunned by the glowing crimson flashes shared by AccuWeather.

How the France riots could affect South Africans in and heading to France

Europe

16 days ago

Violent riots have hit France, with over 550,000 protesters on the streets. DIRCO urges South Africans in France to register as safety concerns grow.

Northwood principal keeps his word and shaves head bald after 300 boys step up for cancer drive

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

Northwood School principal Dr Shaw shaved his head bald after 300 boys took part in the Real Life Knights Cancer Drive, and South Africans have praised him.

“The police dropped the ball”: SA weighs in as Bella Monsoon questions Cameron murder probe

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

Content creator Bella Monsoon has questioned how SAPS handled digital evidence in the Cameron Waldeck-Cooks murder case, and South Africans have weighed in.

Migrants in the UK lose old visa extension routes as new rules kick in

Europe

16 days ago

The UK Home Office has closed legacy visa extension routes and tightened biometric, settlement and English language rules under Statement of Changes HC 584.

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