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 Africans question quality of affordable Zara-like heels from Legit, woman shares plug on TikTok video

South Africans question quality of affordable Zara-like heels from Legit, woman...

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Mzansi split on woman's transformation from hot girlfriend to makoti in viral TikTok video

Mzansi split on woman's transformation from hot girlfriend to makoti in viral Ti...

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South African woman's champagne mishap has TikTok laughing, friend's reaction is priceless

South African woman's champagne mishap has TikTok laughing, friend's reaction is...

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Rachel Kolisi's Heritage Day tribute strikes a chord with Mzansi, shares heartwarming throwback photos

Rachel Kolisi's Heritage Day tribute strikes a chord with Mzansi, shares heartwa...

a year ago

Durban woman claps back at haters over R7K boho braids hairdo in viral TikTok video

Durban woman claps back at haters over R7K boho braids hairdo in viral TikTok vi...

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Woman’s TikTok video sparks heated debate on unrealistic makoti duties after wedding

Woman’s TikTok video sparks heated debate on unrealistic makoti duties after wed...

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Woman flexes owning a car and building her home in TikTok video, Mzansi praises her achievements

Woman flexes owning a car and building her home in TikTok video, Mzansi praises her achievements

A young woman shared a TikTok video of her buying her own car and building her own house from scratch. People from all over Mzansi have praised her achievements.

Limpopo woman drops tiring career to follow fashion dreams, TikTok inspires Mzansi

Limpopo woman drops tiring career to follow fashion dreams, TikTok inspires Mzansi

A young woman from Limpopo shared a video of her journey to becoming a fashion designer and people are loving her determination to succeed in this career.

Mzansi woman plugs must-have volumising hot-air brush for 4C hair in TikTok video

Mzansi woman plugs must-have volumising hot-air brush for 4C hair in TikTok video

A woman on TikTok plugged Mzasni with an affordable hot air brush from Clicks. People asked for reviews and the lady lives by the product as seen in the video.

Rachel Kolisi shares video of her Paris adventure with kids, Mzansi cheers her on

Rachel Kolisi shares video of her Paris adventure with kids, Mzansi cheers her on

Rachel Kolisi is finally settling into Paris after making the big move over a month ago. The Kolisis moved to France as Siya Kolisi joins Racing 92.

SA amazed by TikTok video of woman's stunning new mansion, netizens wish her well

SA amazed by TikTok video of woman's stunning new mansion, netizens wish her well

A young woman has taken to TikTok to show of her lux new mansion. South Africans were inspried by her incredible achievement seen in the video and wished her well.

Gucci-wearing woman in kasi mall sparks Mzansi debate on flexing wealth

Gucci-wearing woman in kasi mall sparks Mzansi debate on flexing wealth

A woman went to TikTok to share her wearing Gucci in a mall in the kasi. The video sparked a debate about people flexing unrealistic standards in life.

Young woman pays R50K for private hospital c-section, shares positive experience on TikTok

Young woman pays R50K for private hospital c-section, shares positive experience on TikTok

A young woman shared a TikTok video about giving birth at a private hospital. Despite paying R50 000, she was invested in the beatiful experience.

Joburg woman surprises mom with brand new Suzuki in TikTok video

A young woman from Johannesburg surprised her mother with a brand-new car. Her first car for her mother is a brand new Suzuki and people are loving it.

Vivian Mokome's organic sanitary pads: A game-changer for menstrual hygiene in Mzansi

Vivian Mokome's organic sanitary pads: A game-changer for menstrual hygiene in Mzansi

Vivian Mokome's will launch in October the Diginity pads which aims to help women in underserved communities. Her aim is to empower and educate Mzansi.

Trisha Pillay