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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Mzansi divided over Durban boys' uncomfortable street flirting method captured in viral TikTok video

Mzansi divided over Durban boys' uncomfortable street flirting method captured i...

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Woman accidentally opens wrong car boot, TikTok video leaves viewers laughing

Woman accidentally opens wrong car boot, TikTok video leaves viewers laughing

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South African gogo breaks down in tears after family does broken TV prank, leaving Mzansi heartbroken

South African gogo breaks down in tears after family does broken TV prank, leavi...

a year ago

Woman shocks netizens by demanding support from ex-baby daddy for both kids after ending relationship

Woman shocks netizens by demanding support from ex-baby daddy for both kids afte...

a year ago

R700M Camps Bay mansion revealed as SA’s most expensive house, leaving Mzansi stunned

R700M Camps Bay mansion revealed as SA’s most expensive house, leaving Mzansi st...

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Mzansi falls in love with woman's young makoti committee idea in TikTok video

Mzansi falls in love with woman's young makoti committee idea in TikTok video

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Mzansi woman’s TikTok video shows hair she ordered vs hair she got, netizens are divided over the results

Mzansi woman’s TikTok video shows hair she ordered vs hair she got, netizens are divided over the results

A Mzansi woman shared her hilarious hair transformation journey. She unveiled the stark difference between the hairstyle she wanted and what she actually received.

Mzansi woman shares beautiful TikTok video of lobola negotiation with Icelandic bae

Mzansi woman shares beautiful TikTok video of lobola negotiation with Icelandic bae

A woman from Mzansi shared a captivating TikTok video detailing the cross-cultural beauty of her lobola negotiation with her Icelandic partner she met on Tinder.

Young woman opens up about teen pregnancy, TikTok video gains 1.3M views

Young woman opens up about teen pregnancy, TikTok video gains 1.3M views

A woman shared a TikTok video of her story of falling pregannt at just 16 years old. The clip had gone viral on social media with over 1.6M views on social media.

Eben Etzebeth's TikTok ululation stuns fans, proving his versatility beyond rugby

Eben Etzebeth's TikTok ululation stuns fans, proving his versatility beyond rugby

Eben Etzebeth is trending once again for his impressive skill in ululation. In the video shared on TikTok, a fan asks for him to ululate out of the blue.

TikTok video captures boy's starstruck encounter with Siya Kolisi, earning praise for captain's humility

TikTok video captures boy's starstruck encounter with Siya Kolisi, earning praise for captain's humility

A little boy's dream came true when he met Siya Kolisi at a shop in South Africa. The fan was starstruck as he met his rugby icon and the moment was caught on video.

Mzansi woman praises caring nanny for looking after 40kg toddler; heartwarming TikTok video goes viral

Mzansi woman praises caring nanny for looking after 40kg toddler; heartwarming TikTok video goes viral

A 2-year-old baby that weighs 40kgs has gone viral on TikTok. The toddler's mother posted a video to thank her nanny for helping her with her daughter.

Little boy's flirty dance moves in TikTok video capture South Africa's hearts

Little boy's flirty dance moves in TikTok video capture South Africa's hearts

A little boy showed off his sleek dance moves, which was caught in a TikTok video. The clip made people laugh throughout South Africa as the toddler danced.

South Africa's Bryoni Govender embarks on Miss Universe journey in El Salvador

South Africa's Bryoni Govender embarks on Miss Universe journey in El Salvador

Bryoni Govender has arrived for the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador. She was chosen to represent SA as Natasha Joubert has already competed in the competition.

Incredible 'Dalie' dance battle by 2 women sets TikTok ablaze, clocks 3.4M views

Incredible 'Dalie' dance battle by 2 women sets TikTok ablaze, clocks 3.4M views

Two women have been trending in TikTok for their epic dance battle. The video clocked 3.4 million views and people love the dancing by the two ladies.

Trisha Pillay