Trisha Pillay

Education: BA Journalism, University of Johannesburg (2007-2010), BA Honours in International Politics, UNISA (2022-2023), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Senior Bulletin Editor, Newzroom Afrika (2019-2022), Senior Content Lead Strategist, RITO Group (2022-2023), Content Manager, 360 Degrees South (2017-2019), Senior producer, African News Network (2014-2017), Online journalist, Citizen newspaper (2013-2014), Intern, eNCA (2011)

Awards: Most influential journalist in Africa, Global Ovations/Mercedez Benz (2016)

Trisha Pillay is a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg and an Honours degree in International Politics from UNISA. She joined ENCA straight out of varsity and completed an internship at the channel. Pillay later went on to cover politics, crime, entertainment, and current affairs at the Citizen Newspaper. She joined Newzroom Afrika in 2019 and became a senior bulletin editor for shows focused on politics and current affairs on the channel. She joined Briefly News in 2023. You can contact her at trisha.pillay@briefly.co.za

984 articles published since 15 Mar 2023

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IEC ready for 1.6 million special votes ahead of Elections 2024

IEC ready for 1.6 million special votes ahead of Elections 2024

5 months ago

Free State police nab BMW cash-in-transit gang, earn praise from Mzansi

Free State police nab BMW cash-in-transit gang, earn praise from Mzansi

5 months ago

IFP rallies supporters in uMhlathuze local municipality, final push before election day

IFP rallies supporters in uMhlathuze local municipality, final push before elect...

5 months ago

Democratic Alliance set for final election rally, promises continued fight for citizens"

Democratic Alliance set for final election rally, promises continued fight for c...

5 months ago

EFF leader Julius Malema makes big promises on land and jobs at Polokwane rally

EFF leader Julius Malema makes big promises on land and jobs at Polokwane rally

5 months ago

MK party claims sabotage after Jacob Zuma fails to appear at Philippi rally, Mzansi speechless

MK party claims sabotage after Jacob Zuma fails to appear at Philippi rally, Mza...

5 months ago

ANC fills up FNB Stadium at final campaign rally in Soweto, vows to do better

ANC fills up FNB Stadium at final campaign rally in Soweto, vows to do better

The ANC has promised to do better if voted back into power this year. Thousands of people packed the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday to support.

Former Limpopo EFF leader Jossey Buthane faces attempted murder charges, released on R5 000 bail

Former Limpopo EFF leader Jossey Buthane faces attempted murder charges, released on R5 000 bail

Former Limpopo EFF leader Jossey Buthane was released on R5,000 bail on Friday after political violence in Juju Valley, Seshego, where a man was shot.

2 Gupta brothers arrested in India for alleged involvement in suicide of builder

2 Gupta brothers arrested in India for alleged involvement in suicide of builder

Anil and Ajay Gupta have been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a prominent builder in Dehradun. They will appear in court on Saturday.

17 000 cops deployed to KwaZulu-Natal for election security in hotspot areas

17 000 cops deployed to KwaZulu-Natal for election security in hotspot areas

Over 17 000 police officers will be deployed across KwaZulu-Natal during the upcoming election. This is to ensure the safety of voters and politicians.

Johannesburg stench sparks outcry as Pikitup vows to clear waste this weekend

Johannesburg stench sparks outcry as Pikitup vows to clear waste this weekend

The stink in Joburg may soon be cleared up as Pikitup says it's ready to resume waste collection operations. This comes after workers downed tools.

ANC calls for unity and votes amid Mzansi's divided election opinion

ANC calls for unity and votes amid Mzansi's divided election opinion

The ANC is calling on South Africans to unite and vote as elections draw near. This weekend marks the party's final push to rally support across the nation.

Students face instability as Nedbank moves to liquidate Damelin, CityVaristy and other Educor entities

Students face instability as Nedbank moves to liquidate Damelin, CityVaristy and other Educor entities

Nedbank seeks to liquidate Educor institutions such as Damelin and CityVarsity. The move aims to recover R50M in unpaid loans from the Leo Chetty Group.

ICASA recommends R500K fine for SABC over DA 'burning flag' ad dispute

ICASA recommends R500K fine for SABC over DA 'burning flag' ad dispute

ICASA has recommended on Friday that the SABC should be fined half a million rand for refusing to play the Democratic Alliance ad which depicts a burning flag.

Natjoints launches state-of-the-art centre for election security and incident monitoring

Natjoints launches state-of-the-art centre for election security and incident monitoring

A 24-hour Coordinating Centre has been set up to monitor, coordinate information and report incidents relating to any threats with safety during elections.

Trisha Pillay