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

Mpumalanga miner's video inspires others to break gender stereotypes

Mpumalanga miner's video inspires others to break gender stereotypes

a year ago

Woman fashion designer pioneers new era of fashion for wheelchair users

Woman fashion designer pioneers new era of fashion for wheelchair users

a year ago

TikTok video of Cow's unplanned visit to upscale Johannesburg housing development raises questions

TikTok video of Cow's unplanned visit to upscale Johannesburg housing developmen...

a year ago

Johannesburg taxi driver takes a chance on love amidst traffic jam, sparks Mzansi's interest

Johannesburg taxi driver takes a chance on love amidst traffic jam, sparks Mzans...

a year ago

Bushra Razack: A passionate advocate for community engagement and youth development in Cape Town

Bushra Razack: A passionate advocate for community engagement and youth developm...

a year ago

Unforgettable 2-man braai: Besties serve up sizzling moments in video, Mzansi inspired

Unforgettable 2-man braai: Besties serve up sizzling moments in video, Mzansi in...

a year ago

Korean woman's water challenge video with Pretoria bae trends, SA in fits of laughter

Korean woman's water challenge video with Pretoria bae trends, SA in fits of laughter

A Korean woman's entertaining water challenge video with her Pretoria bae took TikTok by storm. She tests his language skills in a lighthearted and funny way.

Johannesburg woman's viral TikTok water pipe repair video amazes Mzansi

Johannesburg woman's viral TikTok water pipe repair video amazes Mzansi

A Johannesburg woman's TikTok video of her fixing water pipes is taking Mzansi by storm. She's breaking stereotypes one spadeful at a time and people are awed.

Food scientist creates low-sugar customised lollipops that taste amazing

Food scientist creates low-sugar customised lollipops that taste amazing

Karabo Masola is a food scientist who turned her lollipop passion into a thriving business. She sells customised lollipops with low sugar content for customers.

From tap to tasteful: South African woman's cool business idea trends on TikTok

From tap to tasteful: South African woman's cool business idea trends on TikTok

An Mzansi woman's tap water-to-ice business is going viral on TikTok, inspiring others across South Africa. People were impressed by her ice cube ingenuity.

Cape Town plant ushers in new era of gender equality in solar energy

Cape Town plant ushers in new era of gender equality in solar energy

Cape Town's all-woman solar panel plant is pioneering gender diversity in the energy sector, empowering female pioneers to light up Africa and bridge the gap.

Mpumalanga woman, 65, turns poultry venture into prosperous business, celebrates financial independence

Mpumalanga woman, 65, turns poultry venture into prosperous business, celebrates financial independence

65-Year-old Selitah Dlamini from Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga has turned her life around with the help and development of the National Movement of Rural Women.

Lisolethu Jacobs, Miss Teen Universe South Africa, leads youth empowerment charge against bullying and unemployment

Lisolethu Jacobs, Miss Teen Universe South Africa, leads youth empowerment charge against bullying and unemployment

Lisolethu Jacobs, Miss Teen Universe South Africa, aims to empower youth and combat societal issues plaguing the nation, like high unemployment and bullying.

Lady flexes new Mercedes-Benz in TikTok video, turns heads online

Lady flexes new Mercedes-Benz in TikTok video, turns heads online

A young woman buys a brand new Mercedez Benz in TikTok video after months of saving. The lady came up with a budget plan aimed to assist others who want a car.

KZN woman shares TikTok video of her civil engineering journey, inspires Mzansi

KZN woman shares TikTok video of her civil engineering journey, inspires Mzansi

A KZN woman showcases her life as a civil engineer on TikTok. Her video offers a glimpse into her daily experiences and challenges.Mzansi was impressed by her.

Trisha Pillay