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)
Author's articles
SAA puts route expansion on hold while chair Derek Hanekom courts investors
SAA chairperson Derek Hanekom says plans to expand routes will be suspended. The airline is still seeking potential investors after the failed Takatso deal.
3-year-old's death in Eastern Cape pit latrine prompts investigation
An investigation has been launched into the death of a 3-year-old boy who fell into a pit toilet in the Eastern Cape. There has been calls for justice.
President Cyril Ramaphosa denies strategic use of blackouts in election run-up
President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied suspending rolling blackouts as an election strategy ahead of voting. The ANC leader is on the campaign trail in KwaZulu-Natal.
Zimbabwe's Independence Day amnesty frees prisoners, including those sentenced to death
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted clemency to more than 4,000 prisoners, including some who were on death row, in an independence day amnesty.
Families rally for safer roads in Limpopo after fatal accident claims 8 lives
The families of eight people who died in a road crash say they are shattered. They are calling for the government to intervene and create safer roads.
Minister Bheki Cele returns to KwaZulu-Natal to mobilise more support for police in the province
Police minister Bheki Cele will return to KwaZulu-Natal and spend the next 3 days mobilising more support for law enforcement officials in the province.
Former PAC President Motsoko Pheko dies at 93, tributes pour in
Former PAC President Motsoko Pheko has passed away at the age of 93. Pheko was a member of parliament for 10 years, a Supreme Court advocate, and an academic.
PRASA completes restoration of 31 rail routes, eyes repair of final 9 tracks
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has made significant progress in restoring its rail services across the country. 31 out of 40 routes are fixed.
Government earmarks R2 billion to connect 5 million households with internet in 3 years
Deputy President Paul says the government intends to provide an internet connection to more than five million households in the next three years.
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