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

Author's articles

South African police sergeant claims IBFF World championship in bodybuilding, Mzansi impressed

South African police sergeant claims IBFF World championship in bodybuilding, Mz...

a year ago

This boat cruise romance video captivates Mzansi as a woman meets her forever bae.

This boat cruise romance video captivates Mzansi as a woman meets her forever ba...

a year ago

Rugby World Cup tickets cost so high, fans' bank accounts tremble

Rugby World Cup tickets cost so high, fans' bank accounts tremble

a year ago

Eben Etzebeth's Eiffel Tower surprise sparks celebration among South African fans

Eben Etzebeth's Eiffel Tower surprise sparks celebration among South African fan...

a year ago

North West woman in dress and vellies releases massive python into the wild, stuns SA

North West woman in dress and vellies releases massive python into the wild, stu...

a year ago

Creative woman's foolproof cake-cutting TikTok video goes viral with 5.8 million views

Creative woman's foolproof cake-cutting TikTok video goes viral with 5.8 million...

a year ago

US man hilariously attempts to pronounce the name Nthabiseng on TikTok, leaves Mzansi in stitches

US man hilariously attempts to pronounce the name Nthabiseng on TikTok, leaves Mzansi in stitches

A US man dating a woman from South Africa has been trending for trying to pronounce the name Nthabiseng. Mzansi could not stop laughing at the video.

Tipsy lady in Springboks jersey accidentally supports All Blacks in video, sparking laughter in South Africa

Tipsy lady in Springboks jersey accidentally supports All Blacks in video, sparking laughter in South Africa

A woman was recorded cheering for the All Blacks while wearing a Springbok Jersery and people could nt stop laughing at the cute video which is trending.

TikTok video exposes mom's DStv money mishap, Mzansi relates to woman's story

TikTok video exposes mom's DStv money mishap, Mzansi relates to woman's story

A woman shared a TikTok video about her mother using the money sent for DStv on other things. The young hun could not contain her laughter at how things ended up.

Mzansi friends impress South Africans by using wheelbarrow as a braai stand in TikTok video

Mzansi friends impress South Africans by using wheelbarrow as a braai stand in TikTok video

A group of friends wanted to braai but had no braai stand, so they made a plan. They used a wheelbarrow as an alternative and were praised by South Africa.

'Lingashoni' actor Fanele Zulu's wife's heartwarming meeting with his 101-year-old great gogo touches Mzansi

'Lingashoni' actor Fanele Zulu's wife's heartwarming meeting with his 101-year-old great gogo touches Mzansi

Lingashoni actor Fanele Zulu's shared a TikTok video of his wife meeting his great grandmother for the first time. Mzansi was touched by the sweet moment.

Man overcomes multiple rejections to finally secure dream job at Saota

Man overcomes multiple rejections to finally secure dream job at Saota

A man shared a video of him applying to multiple jobs after graduating. After many emails, he finally landed a job at Saota and people love the inspiring clip.

SA passenger's 'voetsek' outburst on UK train trends, TikTok video amuses Mzansi

SA passenger's 'voetsek' outburst on UK train trends, TikTok video amuses Mzansi

People from across Mzansi have been amused by a TikTok video of a woman screaming 'voetsek' on a train in the UK. Netizens loved the reaction of the lady.

Mzansi applauds woman for Springboks-inspired makeup that wows in TikTok video

Mzansi applauds woman for Springboks-inspired makeup that wows in TikTok video

A woman shared a TikTok video of her Springbok inspired makeup. Mzansi loved her visual interpretation and using the country's green and gold colours.

TikTok video of man watching Rugby World Cup semi-final with TV covered goes viral

TikTok video of man watching Rugby World Cup semi-final with TV covered goes viral

A man has been trending on TikTok after he shared a video of him watching the Rugby World Cup match with the TV covered. The clip clocked 1.8 million views.

Trisha Pillay