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's TikTok sensation redefines forehead confidence, takes internet by storm

Mzansi's TikTok sensation redefines forehead confidence, takes internet by storm

a year ago

UJ student wins humanitarian affairs competition, to represent South Africa in Bangkok

UJ student wins humanitarian affairs competition, to represent South Africa in B...

a year ago

Cape Town woman showcases unique one-bedroom mkhukhu, showing innovative living

Cape Town woman showcases unique one-bedroom mkhukhu, showing innovative living

a year ago

Woman's budget-friendly PEP haul unveils impressive winter clothing finds

Woman's budget-friendly PEP haul unveils impressive winter clothing finds

a year ago

Woman buys new car, stuns mother at home, touching Mzansi with emotional reaction

Woman buys new car, stuns mother at home, touching Mzansi with emotional reactio...

a year ago

Big sister's Nike promo prank leaves little sister in stunned, her body language spills the beans

Big sister's Nike promo prank leaves little sister in stunned, her body language...

a year ago

Teen's hilarious eyebrow makeup tutorial fail leaves her in tears, Mzansi left in stitches

Teen's hilarious eyebrow makeup tutorial fail leaves her in tears, Mzansi left in stitches

A teenager trended on TikTok after she posted a video of her trying to do a make-up tutorial. She thought she bought the right products but it was a epic fail.

Woman shows of her fully furnished Mkhukhu in photos, drawing attention from Mzansi

Woman shows of her fully furnished Mkhukhu in photos, drawing attention from Mzansi

A woman has shared photos of her mkhukhu on Facebook. Peeps were impressed by her fully furnished place, with peeps congratulating her on her amazing efforts.

Woman's Pick n Pay clothing haul unveils stunning blazers that defy expectations

Woman's Pick n Pay clothing haul unveils stunning blazers that defy expectations

A fashion influencer from Cape Town has been trending on TikTok for Pick n pay clothing haul on officer blazers. Peeps were impressed by her the clothing items.

2-year-old's flawless ABCs singing and independent spirit steals South Africa's heart

2-year-old's flawless ABCs singing and independent spirit steals South Africa's heart

A mother has posted an adorable TikTok video of her daughter who has her own personality. The toddler is confident, and Mzansi is in love with her personality.

Young woman's TikTok amapiano dance channels Sarafina's 'Freedom is Coming Tomorrow'

Young woman's TikTok amapiano dance channels Sarafina's 'Freedom is Coming Tomorrow'

A young dancer is trending on TikTok for her modern-day version of Sarafina's Freedom is coming tomorrow dance. Mzansi weighed in on her epic amapiano moves.

Self-taught dressmaker stuns Mzansi with modern Venda masterpiece

Self-taught dressmaker stuns Mzansi with modern Venda masterpiece

A woman trended for creating an amazing dress for her traditional wedding, peeps loved the stunning design. The dress maker recreated a modern Venda creation.

Young chartered accountant reveals how her day is like, intriguing Mzansi

Young chartered accountant reveals how her day is like, intriguing Mzansi

A young woman has been trending for being a chartered accountant in the mining sector. The lady showed the online community what her day a typical day looks.

South Korea based woman stuns Mzansi with expensive maize meal prices in the country

South Korea based woman stuns Mzansi with expensive maize meal prices in the country

A woman shared prices of how expensive it was to buy maize meal in South Korea. For a 1kg maize meal, it would cost a person R786, which is way more than SA.

Touching TikTok vide of little girl's heartwarming encounter with black model goes viral

Touching TikTok vide of little girl's heartwarming encounter with black model goes viral

A little girls reaction to seeing a stunning black model on the street has gone viral on TikTok. The cute reaction to seeing her broke barriers and trended.

Trisha Pillay