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

Young woman amazes Mzansi with surgical expertise as medical intern

Young woman amazes Mzansi with surgical expertise as medical intern

a year ago

Breaking Barriers: Woman earns Masters in Mining Engineering, inspires many

Breaking Barriers: Woman earns Masters in Mining Engineering, inspires many

a year ago

Emotional TikTok video sparks empathy as woman opens up about abuse in Mzansi

Emotional TikTok video sparks empathy as woman opens up about abuse in Mzansi

a year ago

Bloemfontein midwife launches NGO for women's reproductive health

Bloemfontein midwife launches NGO for women's reproductive health

a year ago

Young woman shares candid TikTok video documenting her military training experience

Young woman shares candid TikTok video documenting her military training experie...

a year ago

Miss World SA 2023 quarter finalist empowers youth by tackling societal problems head-on

Miss World SA 2023 quarter finalist empowers youth by tackling societal problems...

a year ago

Johannesburg lady's TikTok video reveals R99 mirror from PEP Home shopping haul, impressing Mzansi

Johannesburg lady's TikTok video reveals R99 mirror from PEP Home shopping haul, impressing Mzansi

A lifestyle influencer has taken TikTok by storm with her Pep Home shopping haul video, showcasing a fabulous find from Mzansi's trusty store. Peeps loved it.

Young woman empowers youth with career guidance and shadowing

Young woman empowers youth with career guidance and shadowing

A young woman is on a mission to empower aspiring engineers. With a passion for mentoring, she offers valuable career guidance and unique shadowing experiences.

Young woman showcases in TikTok video of how difficult it is to become an architect, Mzansi reacts

Young woman showcases in TikTok video of how difficult it is to become an architect, Mzansi reacts

A young woman showed a TikTok video about how difficult it was to become an architect. According to a poll by Harvard University, the course is very difficult.

Meet Metse Thebe: A dombolo mastermind honouring her mother's legacy with Cosmo Dumpling

Meet Metse Thebe: A dombolo mastermind honouring her mother's legacy with Cosmo Dumpling

Metse Thebe, from Cosmo City, a passionate dumpling entrepreneur is making heritage food accessible to all. Her love for cooking led her opening Cosmo Dumpling.

Cape Town woman creates empowering community for women's revolution

Cape Town woman creates empowering community for women's revolution

A Cape Town woman has founded a women's empowerment community with a powerful mission. The community aims to reshape women's thinking by expanding their mind.

Mzansi woman's authentic African cuisine stuns netizens, serving fresh meals at unbeatable prices

Mzansi woman's authentic African cuisine stuns netizens, serving fresh meals at unbeatable prices

A Mzansi woman has been making waves with her mouthwatering array of African cuisine, served fresh, and priced at a mere R40 for most meals. Netizens amazed.

Johannesburg woman proudly reveals her neat and charming abode in Facebook post

Johannesburg woman proudly reveals her neat and charming abode in Facebook post

A Johannesburg woman shared photos of her tidy and charming living space. The photos showed her humility, leaving viewers in awe of her one room on Facebook.

Raksha Naidoo: Revolutionising the mining industry by empowering women

Raksha Naidoo: Revolutionising the mining industry by empowering women

Raksha Naidoo's transformative journey revolves around empowering women in the mining sector. Her remarkable efforts have brought about substantial change.

Nail technician launches her own business on the road, Mzansi impressed by her idea

Nail technician launches her own business on the road, Mzansi impressed by her idea

KZN entrepreneur takes her nail salon business to the road, and people were impressed by her innovative ideas.The young hun was praised for her innovative idea.

Trisha Pillay