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

Johannesburg woman shares inspiring TikTok video, from single to spoilt wife

Johannesburg woman shares inspiring TikTok video, from single to spoilt wife

a year ago

Limpopo woman's TikTok video trends after she shares tale of Mercedes Benz breakdown nightmare on N1 highway

Limpopo woman's TikTok video trends after she shares tale of Mercedes Benz break...

a year ago

Eastern Cape nurse's photos of stunningly decorated room inspires many in Mzansi

Eastern Cape nurse's photos of stunningly decorated room inspires many in Mzansi

a year ago

Mzansi rallies behind young female doctor after TikTok video on medicine's challenges

Mzansi rallies behind young female doctor after TikTok video on medicine's chall...

a year ago

Mpumalanga woman farmer's TikTok video of hydroponics crop goes viral, Mzansi cheers career choice

Mpumalanga woman farmer's TikTok video of hydroponics crop goes viral, Mzansi ch...

a year ago

KZN woman farmer's TikTok video celebrating farm progress trends, South Africans applaud achievement

KZN woman farmer's TikTok video celebrating farm progress trends, South Africans...

a year ago

Mpumalanga woman's amapiano dance video dogged by adorable pet, goes viral on TikTok

Mpumalanga woman's amapiano dance video dogged by adorable pet, goes viral on TikTok

A woman from Mpumalanga has been trending on TikTok after a video surfaced of her trying to dance to an amapiano dance challenge but the dog interrupted her dance.

Young Durban lawyer opens law firm, inspires South African youth

Young Durban lawyer opens law firm, inspires South African youth

Boitumelo Majodina, a 28-year-old from Durban, South Africa, opened her own law firm a month after being admitted as an attorney. Her aim is to inspire Mzansi.

Pretoria woman finds affordable décor gems on SHEIN, shares TikTok video of haul

Pretoria woman finds affordable décor gems on SHEIN, shares TikTok video of haul

A Pretoria woman took to TikTok to showcase the latest items she found online for her house. The interior design items from SHEIN were not expensive at all.

Cape Town woman's TikTok Video of moving into apartment trends, Mzansi says she's living the dreams

Cape Town woman's TikTok Video of moving into apartment trends, Mzansi says she's living the dreams

A young woman from Cape Town shared her story of buying a new apartment on TikTok. The video garnered a lot of attention and people praised her achievements.

Johannesburg woodworker's R5K investment turns passion into profit, creates jobs for youth

Johannesburg woodworker's R5K investment turns passion into profit, creates jobs for youth

A Johannesburg man used his R5K investment and opened up a woodwork shop that makes furniture. He started in 2017 and is now able to provide youth employment.

Woman turns love for doeks into thriving business, netizens take notice

Woman turns love for doeks into thriving business, netizens take notice

A woman shared her story of how she ventured into the business of making head wraps, turbans and doeks. Her passion turned into a fully-fledged business now.

Limpopo woman on TikTok shares clips shattering mining stereotypes

Limpopo woman on TikTok shares clips shattering mining stereotypes

A Limpopo woman is breaking the narrative with her TikTok videos. She posts clips of working in the mines and breaking barriers in her field. Mzansi's inspired.

Johannesburg woman's mkhukhu transformation goes viral, Mzansi applauds her hustle

Johannesburg woman's mkhukhu transformation goes viral, Mzansi applauds her hustle

A Johannesburg woman shared photos of her mkhukhu transformation on Facebook. The lady, who was raised by her gran, needed independence and space to call home.

Pretoria woman's food stall serves up traditional delights, photos bring back childhood memories for Mzansi

Pretoria woman's food stall serves up traditional delights, photos bring back childhood memories for Mzansi

A Pretoria woman has been trending on Twitter for the food that she sells from a stall in Marabastad and people have come forward saying her meals are great.

Trisha Pillay