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 girl's remarkable 99% score in accounting at university inspires and amazes netizens

Young girl's remarkable 99% score in accounting at university inspires and amaze...

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Woman's pink Renault Kiger shines as the ultimate expression of car customisation

Woman's pink Renault Kiger shines as the ultimate expression of car customisatio...

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Woman shares TikTok video of what a day in her life as a financial accountant is like

Woman shares TikTok video of what a day in her life as a financial accountant is...

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Woman turns government-subsidized RDP house into a loving home for her daughter

Woman turns government-subsidized RDP house into a loving home for her daughter

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TikTok Video of woman's emotional reaction when seeing her brother after graduating trends

TikTok Video of woman's emotional reaction when seeing her brother after graduat...

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Woman learns Shona for Zimbabwean boyfriend, Mzansi reacts to their love story

Woman learns Shona for Zimbabwean boyfriend, Mzansi reacts to their love story

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Lady returns boyfriend's R30 expenditure on her, South Africans share their thoughts

Lady returns boyfriend's R30 expenditure on her, South Africans share their thoughts

A woman is trending on TikTok for returning the R30 her ex-boyfriend spent on her for the past 8 months of them being together. South Africans were amazed.

Influencer's unexpected Clicks R1 400 shopping spree draws attention as SA reacts

Influencer's unexpected Clicks R1 400 shopping spree draws attention as SA reacts

Content influencer shares her Clicks overhaul with Mzansi. The young woman shares her point of view of what she was supposed to buy versus what she got there.

Mom surprises 16-year-old teen with a luxurious apartment, leaving Mzansi in awe

Mom surprises 16-year-old teen with a luxurious apartment, leaving Mzansi in awe

A teenager girl has been trending on social media for her mother buying her a luxury apartment in a posh area. It is also fully furnished and Mzansi is stunned.

TikTok video of father with dementia remembering daughter on her wedding day trends

TikTok video of father with dementia remembering daughter on her wedding day trends

A father who has dementia remembered his daughter for a brief moment on her wedding day. Netizens couldn't contain their tears, knowing what a moment that was.

Teacher and pupils show incredible display of kindness for schoolgirl on her birthday, triggering tears of joy

Teacher and pupils show incredible display of kindness for schoolgirl on her birthday, triggering tears of joy

A teacher together with her pupils suprised a schoolgirl for her birthday. They gave her a cake, chocolate and card for her special day.The girl started to cry.

Woman shares healing journey after collapsing at work following a failed relationship with baby daddy

Woman shares healing journey after collapsing at work following a failed relationship with baby daddy

A woman shares her emotional journey of collapsing at work after her relationship failed with her baby's daddy. Peeps were touched and shared their stories.

HIV-positive woman's inspiring account of a healthy pregnancy, shares crucial steps to prevent transmission

HIV-positive woman's inspiring account of a healthy pregnancy, shares crucial steps to prevent transmission

HIV postive advocate Nozi Qamngana-Mayaba shared her pregnancy journey to all her twitter followers. She aims to help educate people that you can still live.

Encouraging 60-year-old lady defies conventions, encourages women to embrace life's milestones at any age

Encouraging 60-year-old lady defies conventions, encourages women to embrace life's milestones at any age

A 60-year-old woman has encouraged women not to conform to society's standards. The lady said women must enjoy and embrace their lives no matter their age.

Woman's heartbreaking discovery of husband's affair before honeymoon goes viral as TikTok video showcases sister's support

Woman's heartbreaking discovery of husband's affair before honeymoon goes viral as TikTok video showcases sister's support

A woman has gone viral on TikTok after sharing her story of getting cheated on by her husband. The couple got married, and she found out before their honeymoon

Trisha Pillay