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 mama kills skipping routine in TikTok video, SA impressed

Mzansi mama kills skipping routine in TikTok video, SA impressed

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Veteran journalist Ruda Landman empowers South Africa through stories of transformation

Veteran journalist Ruda Landman empowers South Africa through stories of transfo...

a year ago

Meet first woman director of Durban tyre company, Jasmeena Patel Shiba: “Women can shatter barriers”

Meet first woman director of Durban tyre company, Jasmeena Patel Shiba: “Women c...

a year ago

Juliet Tshoke: A leaky roof leads to a successful career in construction

Juliet Tshoke: A leaky roof leads to a successful career in construction

a year ago

Single mom's TikTok video of her journey to finally get a job to look after daughter trends

Single mom's TikTok video of her journey to finally get a job to look after daug...

a year ago

Johannesburg woman's dream comes true as husband surprises her with a Jaguar

Johannesburg woman's dream comes true as husband surprises her with a Jaguar

a year ago

Mzansi lady's video inspires South Africans to seek job opportunities in Australia

Mzansi lady's video inspires South Africans to seek job opportunities in Australia

A Mzansi woman is trending on TikTok after posting a video about her experience working in Australia. The lady talks about how it prioritises mental health.

From carefree teen to responsible adult: A single mom shares journey on TikTok video

From carefree teen to responsible adult: A single mom shares journey on TikTok video

A matric student's life turned out unexpectedly when she discovered her pregnancy at five months. Now she's navigating the journey as a single mum to her kid.

Miracle micro-baby steals hearts in TikTok video, grateful mom shares touching images

Miracle micro-baby steals hearts in TikTok video, grateful mom shares touching images

A proud mom from South Africa is showing off her micrp-baby, born at just 32 weeks. The tiny infant has been trending on TikTok with over 2.5 million views.

Grateful woman lands job at Capitec, TikTok video trends

Grateful woman lands job at Capitec, TikTok video trends

A resilient woman shared the good news who landed a job at Capitec, as her TikTok video trended on social media, inspiring hope and gratitude across Mzansi.

Mzansi woman chronicles her journey as a teacher in Korea, TikTok video trends

Mzansi woman chronicles her journey as a teacher in Korea, TikTok video trends

A woman from Mzansi has shared her story about teaching in Korea. She says her story is really important for people considering teaching in another country.

Mzansi woman's living area renovation photos goes viral for its stunning beauty

Mzansi woman's living area renovation photos goes viral for its stunning beauty

A woman from South Africa has astounded netizens with her incredible interior design skills. The woman recently renovated her living area and the results amaze.

Woman DJ takes Mzansi down memory lane with classic SA house numbers

Woman DJ takes Mzansi down memory lane with classic SA house numbers

PURE LAV on social media, the talented DJ recently unleashed an electrifying set that sent waves of nostalgia through the air. She played all the classic hits.

Security guard can't help but dance to the beat of amapiano song in TikTok video

Security guard can't help but dance to the beat of amapiano song in TikTok video

A security guard's unexpected groove to an amapiano song has ignited a viral sensation. The TikTok video captures their irresistible dance moves to the music.

Teacher's Michael Jackson's Thriller dance with students on TikTok goes viral, internet loves it

Teacher's Michael Jackson's Thriller dance with students on TikTok goes viral, internet loves it

A teacher has gone viral on TikTok for her flawless Michael Jackson Thriller dances with her students. The video has been widely viewed, over 4.6 million times.

Trisha Pillay