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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South Africans baffled by US lady's zebra claim, chiro hits back

South Africans baffled by US lady's zebra claim, chiro hits back

a year ago

Rugby World Cup sparks throwback of 'Sister Bethina' dance video, Mzansi loves it

Rugby World Cup sparks throwback of 'Sister Bethina' dance video, Mzansi loves i...

a year ago

Daughter surprises dad with fully-paid Mazda double cab bakkie, melts hearts in Mzansi

Daughter surprises dad with fully-paid Mazda double cab bakkie, melts hearts in...

a year ago

Springbok fans serenade and twerk for Handre Pollard in hilarious TikTok video

Springbok fans serenade and twerk for Handre Pollard in hilarious TikTok video

a year ago

Wedding reception turns into a rugby celebration as Bokke reaches the semi-finals, guests celebrate on TikTok

Wedding reception turns into a rugby celebration as Bokke reaches the semi-final...

a year ago

TikTok's toddler math whizz video trends, 15.2M people stunned by 2-year-old's skills

TikTok's toddler math whizz video trends, 15.2M people stunned by 2-year-old's s...

a year ago

Confusion abounds as TikTok video shows fearless cow licking cobra, snake's reaction puzzles netizens

Confusion abounds as TikTok video shows fearless cow licking cobra, snake's reaction puzzles netizens

A cow that licked a snake has been trending on TikTok for its reaction. Instead of getting bitten, the animal walked away unharmed by the encounter.

South African man tries world's hottest gummy, ends up on the floor sweating, and Mzansi is in stitches

South African man tries world's hottest gummy, ends up on the floor sweating, and Mzansi is in stitches

A young boy has trending on TikTok after he tried the worlds hottest gummy. After taking it the young man passed out on the floor from how spicy it was.

Mind-boggling sight: Passenger captures plane hanging mid-air

Mind-boggling sight: Passenger captures plane hanging mid-air

A man shared a video of a plane apparently stuck in the air. The video caused quite a stir with many wanting questions and rethinking the law of physics.

Brave man shares TikTok video of dog chasing baboon in Cape Town, amassing over 2.6M views

Brave man shares TikTok video of dog chasing baboon in Cape Town, amassing over 2.6M views

A man recorded a dog chasing a baboon in Ocean View, Cape Town. The intense video sparked interest and concern in Mzansi, clocking over 2.4M views.

Social media helps save the day as missing woman found safe in China

Social media helps save the day as missing woman found safe in China

A man went onto TikTok to share a video pleading with people to help find his sister. DIRCO has since confirmed that she has been found and is in hospital.

South Africans uneasy over US man’s chilling TikTok video with Gaboon viper

South Africans uneasy over US man’s chilling TikTok video with Gaboon viper

A man shared a video on TikTok about him working and sitting with a Gaboon viper. South Africans were stunned that the snake was indigenious to the SA.

Mzansi in stitches as dad leaves dancing daughters on road in Eastern Cape

Mzansi in stitches as dad leaves dancing daughters on road in Eastern Cape

A teenager shared a video of her father leaving them while she and her sister were dancing on the road. A woman shared the clip on TikTok, and Mzansi loved it.

Woman praises exceptional R9.50 Mamelodi to Centurion train ride, Mzansi impressed

Woman praises exceptional R9.50 Mamelodi to Centurion train ride, Mzansi impressed

A woman shared a TikTok video of her experience taking a train from Mamelodi to Centurion. The woman said she only paid R9.50 for her trip, leaving Mzansi amazed.

Mom breaks down in tears as daughter buys Mercedes-Benz, TikTok video gets 2.4M views

Mom breaks down in tears as daughter buys Mercedes-Benz, TikTok video gets 2.4M views

A woman has been trending on TikTok after she shared a video of her mother's reaction to her buying a Mercedes-Benz. People were moved by the video shared.

Trisha Pillay