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 lady launches the Women’s Network empowering young ladies to travel, connect, and thrive together

SA lady launches the Women’s Network empowering young ladies to travel, connect,...

a year ago

Traditional healer opens herbal shop in Midrand, honoured for being a multi-talented influencer in Mzansi

Traditional healer opens herbal shop in Midrand, honoured for being a multi-tale...

a year ago

SA student Cynthia Nyongesa makes it to the top 50 finalists for the coveted $100 000 Chegg.Org Global Student Prize 2023

SA student Cynthia Nyongesa makes it to the top 50 finalists for the coveted $10...

a year ago

Venda TikTok star empowers women through conference, provides platform to tackle hard-hitting issues

Venda TikTok star empowers women through conference, provides platform to tackle...

a year ago

Young woman inherits farm, flexes how hands on she as a farmer in TikTok video

Young woman inherits farm, flexes how hands on she as a farmer in TikTok video

a year ago

Mzansi woman shares before and after Photos of her inspiring weight loss, sheds 22Kgs, netizens amazed

Mzansi woman shares before and after Photos of her inspiring weight loss, sheds...

a year ago

Johannesburg woman's humble beginnings captured in photos, netizens react to her house furnishing journey

Johannesburg woman's humble beginnings captured in photos, netizens react to her house furnishing journey

A woman's determination to transform her humble beginnings into a cosy and inviting home has captured the attention of netizens in Mzansi. The photos trended.

Young woman offers glimpse into dentist life in TikTok video, Mzansi wishes her the best on her journey

Young woman offers glimpse into dentist life in TikTok video, Mzansi wishes her the best on her journey

In a TikTok video, a woman gave her followers a behind-the-scenes look into her student life. Users were impressed by how hard she is working toward her dream.

Young woman reveals impressive additional earnings of R16k in TikTok video with online teaching, SA impressed

Young woman reveals impressive additional earnings of R16k in TikTok video with online teaching, SA impressed

In a TikTok video, a young woman plugged Mzansi with her incredible online teaching journey that earns her R16k on the side, inspiring educators to earn theirs.

Johannesburg woman unveils her own lab, impressing Mzansi peeps

Johannesburg woman unveils her own lab, impressing Mzansi peeps

A Johannesburg woman captivated Mzansi with the launch of her very own medical lab. With a passion for healthcare, she has brought her vision and dream to life.

Young woman's uses savings, launches ice cream bar in Newcastle, KZN amazes Mzansi

Young woman's uses savings, launches ice cream bar in Newcastle, KZN amazes Mzansi

A young woman brings her dream to life in Newcastle, KZN. With determination and all her hard-earned savings, she has opened her very own small ice cream bar.

KZN women taxi bosses launch successful upholstery business, garnering Mzansi's admiration

KZN women taxi bosses launch successful upholstery business, garnering Mzansi's admiration

A group of women from KZN launched a successful upholstery business after they realised that the taxi industry they were in wasn't lucrative in the long run.

Miss Hilary: Empowering communities through music and celebrating her culture and traditions

Miss Hilary: Empowering communities through music and celebrating her culture and traditions

Miss Hilary, a 23-year-old musical talent hailing from Soweto, Chiawela, with a passion for celebrating her roots and uplifting different communities in SA.

Trailblazer Dr. Bokani Nleya receives Mzansi's acclaim for UCT Ph.D. Graduation

Trailblazer Dr. Bokani Nleya receives Mzansi's acclaim for UCT Ph.D. Graduation

Dr Bokani Nleya has earned her PhD from the renowned University of Cape Town (UCT), garnering immense applause from Mzansi. Her achievement is very inspiring.

Young woman surprises her former high school teacher with flowers in TikTok video

Young woman surprises her former high school teacher with flowers in TikTok video

A young woman recently revisited her high school to express her gratitude to a special teacher who never gave up on her. The surprise was captured on TikTok.

Trisha Pillay