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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SAWS upgrades KwaZulu-Natal storm warning to yellow level 4 for severe thunderstorms

South Africa

16 days ago

Young SA artist paints Black women’s dream lives on lace ahead of first Paris solo show

People

17 days ago

Abu Dhabi sets AED monthly salary target for skilled workers’ 10-year golden visa

Asia

17 days ago

Ecuador Catholic priest Father Alfredo Sánchez dies after crucifix falls on him during Mass

World

17 days ago

Foreign workers in Canada can now upskill without applying for a study permit

17 days ago

Khayelitsha woman turns social grant into R18,000 monthly rental income

People

17 days ago

Durban finally gets its pool back for summer after eThekwini reopens Umlazi swimming pool

South Africa

17 days ago

eThekwini Municipality has reopened the Umlazi BB Swimming Pool in Durban after a three-phase rehabilitation, adding a children’s pool and multi-sport courts.

Leanne Manas breaks silence on SABC resignation rumours and fake TikTok accounts

People

17 days ago

Leanne Manas has denied viral claims that she resigned from the SABC on her Facebook and warned fans that fake TikTok accounts are impersonating her online.

“It’s free”: American expat says two National SA systems are more advanced than the US

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

An American tourist praised South Africa’s banking system and hadeda ibis, saying the US could learn from Mzansi and its surprising everyday innovations.

Bad news for Joburg and Pretoria residents as air pollution exceeds safety limits

South Africa

17 days ago

Joburg and Pretoria residents are breathing unsafe air on more than half of the year’s days, while South Africa’s PM2.5 exposure continues to rise.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla demands probe into Jacob Zuma’s security and medical care

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has called for an investigation into Jacob Zuma’s security and medical care, raising concerns about access, protection and treatment.

Eastern Cape pensioner builds her own home while R34m government project sits unfinished

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Eastern Cape pensioner Nomondo Mboyi used her SASSA grant to build her own home while a R34m government housing project in Mbizana remains unfinished.

US woman visits Joburg for 16 hours and finally understands why SA’s are so ‘uppity’

People

18 days ago

An American woman visiting Johannesburg for 16 hours shared her take on South African culture, saying she finally understood why Tyla carries herself confidently.

Cape Town man says South Africans earn 4 times less than overseas peers for same work

People

18 days ago

A Cape Town man living in Bali says South Africans can earn four times more abroad for the same work, sharing his experience with international jobs.

Hawks arrest final suspect in multi-million-rand passport fraud syndicate in Limpopo

People

18 days ago

The Hawks arrested the final suspect in a Limpopo passport fraud syndicate accused of using photo-swapping to obtain legitimate South African passports.

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