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

SA Teacher trends on TikTok for sharing matric certificate solutions and educational insights video

SA Teacher trends on TikTok for sharing matric certificate solutions and educati...

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Limpopo twins turn into gadget gurus with cellphone repair shop

Limpopo twins turn into gadget gurus with cellphone repair shop

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Carmen Mathlakola empowers young women in construction for a brighter future

Carmen Mathlakola empowers young women in construction for a brighter future

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Limpopo woman's TikTok video about Venda life goes viral, Mzansi in stitches

Limpopo woman's TikTok video about Venda life goes viral, Mzansi in stitches

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Online tutor's TikTok video helps South Africans ace exams, Mzansi students are thankful

Online tutor's TikTok video helps South Africans ace exams, Mzansi students are...

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Woman's TikTok video helps South Africans earn up to R20K a month with remote work

Woman's TikTok video helps South Africans earn up to R20K a month with remote wo...

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Saray Khumalo details journey to uncharted heights, sets her sights on Explorers Grand Slam

Saray Khumalo details journey to uncharted heights, sets her sights on Explorers Grand Slam

Trailblazing adventurer Saray Khumalo is on a mission to make history again. She's aiming to become the first black woman to complete the Explorers Grand Slam.

Young woman masters amapiano dance challenge, video hits 2.6M views after dance-off dare

Young woman masters amapiano dance challenge, video hits 2.6M views after dance-off dare

A young woman mastered the amapiano dance challenge after a dancer's dare in a grocery store. Her video has taken TikTok by storm with over 2.6 million views.

TikTok video of young woman's wig business trends, inspires others to start their own

TikTok video of young woman's wig business trends, inspires others to start their own

A young woman turns her passion for wigs into a thriving business. Her TikTok video of making her wigs and selling them online inspires others to follow suit.

Foschini maxi dresses trend on TikTok thanks to video by stylish South African woman

Foschini maxi dresses trend on TikTok thanks to video by stylish South African woman

A South African woman's TikTok video showcased stunning maxi dresses for the hot summer months. The stylish woman showed a range of epic dresses in her video.

Woman finds Zara clothes at China Mall in Johannesburg, video goes viral

Woman finds Zara clothes at China Mall in Johannesburg, video goes viral

A recent TikTok video by a Johannesburg woman has started a debate as it unveiled a discovery of Zara clothing items in a China Mall. Peeps were impressed.

TikTok video shows female engineer’s exciting and challenging work, inspires women in STEM fields

TikTok video shows female engineer’s exciting and challenging work, inspires women in STEM fields

A woman engineer is inspiring young ladies to enter the STEM fields with an inspirational TikTok video. The clip shows what a day in her work life looks like.

Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month: Chefs defying culinary barriers with hearing impairment

Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month: Chefs defying culinary barriers with hearing impairment

Phumzile Mazibuko and Chef Lindokuhle Mashiane defy stereotypes associated with Deaf Awareness, showcasing their culinary excellence despite being born deaf.

Itumeleng Bokaba's viral TikTok video of body shaper leaves people inspired

Itumeleng Bokaba's viral TikTok video of body shaper leaves people inspired

Itumeleng Bokaba proudly showcased her body shaper, sparking admiration and conversations across the internet. The video quickly gained widespread attention.

South African woman's TikTok video of tearful goodbye to parents before going to study for PhD in Spain melts hearts

South African woman's TikTok video of tearful goodbye to parents before going to study for PhD in Spain melts hearts

A South African woman's tearful goodbye to her parents in a viral TikTok video trended. This heartwarming video exemplifies the strength of great family bonds.

Trisha Pillay