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

Mzansi mom's TikTok snack recipe inspires, transforms bread crusts into irresistible delights

Mzansi mom's TikTok snack recipe inspires, transforms bread crusts into irresist...

a year ago

KZN single mom's TikTok video trends, defies stereotypes about love and motherhood

KZN single mom's TikTok video trends, defies stereotypes about love and motherho...

a year ago

New Xhosa bride's TikTok video in rural Eastern Cape reveals dedication of young wives

New Xhosa bride's TikTok video in rural Eastern Cape reveals dedication of young...

a year ago

Mzansi wife shares heartwarming 7-year tradition in video, husband's weekly cooking sparks FOMO

Mzansi wife shares heartwarming 7-year tradition in video, husband's weekly cook...

a year ago

Eastern Cape teacher thanks President Ramaphosa for opportunities in TikTok video

Eastern Cape teacher thanks President Ramaphosa for opportunities in TikTok vide...

a year ago

Woman's TikTok video shows harsh reality of pregnancy, netizens relate to before-and-after pics

Woman's TikTok video shows harsh reality of pregnancy, netizens relate to before...

a year ago

Mzansi woman's TikTok video shows how to decorate a minimalist apartment on a budget with Mr Price Home

Mzansi woman's TikTok video shows how to decorate a minimalist apartment on a budget with Mr Price Home

A woman has shared the budget items she bought from Mr Price Home to decorate her apartment in a TikTok video. The lady's house was neat and cosy, inspiring others.

TikTok video shows woman's inspiring story of overcoming 2 failed marriages, becoming a homeowner

TikTok video shows woman's inspiring story of overcoming 2 failed marriages, becoming a homeowner

A woman shared her story of overcoming two failed marriages in a TikTok video. Through her trials, she was able to rent out properties and buy her own house.

Woman orders hair clip online, gets tiny version in hilarious TikTok video, Mzansi left in stitches

Woman orders hair clip online, gets tiny version in hilarious TikTok video, Mzansi left in stitches

A content creator took to TikTok to share what she bought from an online store versus what she actually got when she had the item delivered to her.

Cape Town woman's Sta-Soft wig hack video takes TikTok by storm

Cape Town woman's Sta-Soft wig hack video takes TikTok by storm

A woman from Cape Town shared on TikTok her hack for her wig to make it smell fresh and nice. She used Sta-Soft which left it smelling nice and made it soft.

Northern Cape woman's creative use of water bottles for home gym praised on TikTok

Northern Cape woman's creative use of water bottles for home gym praised on TikTok

A woman staying in the Northern Cape created her own gym at home. She shared her innovative creation on TikTok and people are loving the makeshift gym.

Johannesburg lady defies advice, chooses mansion over apartment in TikTok video

Johannesburg lady defies advice, chooses mansion over apartment in TikTok video

A Johannesburg lady shared tips about living in a mansion despite people telling her to cut costs when it comes to saving money. The woman shared a TikTok video.

Woman's TikTok video of shopping spree on hubby's card leaves Mzansi in stitches

Woman's TikTok video of shopping spree on hubby's card leaves Mzansi in stitches

A woman accidently ordered items online with her husband's credit card. The woman shared the TikTok video and Mzansi could not help but laugh at hubby.

Johannesburg mom shares video of bicarb hack for clean clothes, thanks to TikTok's household guru

Johannesburg mom shares video of bicarb hack for clean clothes, thanks to TikTok's household guru

A young mother on TikTok shared a video of her daughter's clothes soaked in bicarbonate of soda, which assists in removing tough stubborn stains from dirty clothes.

Woman's R5K wig purchase in TikTok video sparks outrage, Mzansii responds

Woman's R5K wig purchase in TikTok video sparks outrage, Mzansii responds

A young woman bought a wig from an online boutique shop that delivered hair that was falling apart. She shared her experience in a TikTok video and peeps spoke.

Trisha Pillay