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

Affordable hairdresser showcases stylish hairstyles for R80 but faces complaints of over pricing

Affordable hairdresser showcases stylish hairstyles for R80 but faces complaints...

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Exceptional medical student goes viral on TikTok, lands job at world’s top hospital with jaw-dropping skills

Exceptional medical student goes viral on TikTok, lands job at world’s top hospi...

a year ago

KZN woman TikTok video reveals stunning home transformation after months of working on the project

KZN woman TikTok video reveals stunning home transformation after months of work...

a year ago

Mzansi cheers lady who buys brand new VW Polo, inspiring others

a year ago

KZN woman shares photos of fully furnished new space after starting over

KZN woman shares photos of fully furnished new space after starting over

a year ago

TikTok video of teacher marking Afrikaans papers goes viral, clocks a million views

TikTok video of teacher marking Afrikaans papers goes viral, clocks a million vi...

a year ago

TikTok video of woman’s incredible Zulu ukusina dance, Mzansi reacts with amazement: "She is the best"

TikTok video of woman’s incredible Zulu ukusina dance, Mzansi reacts with amazement: "She is the best"

A TikTok video of a woman doing the Zulu ukusina dance has been trending on social media. People were impressed by the woman's amazing flexible moves and skill.

Woman celebrates first Audi purchase captured in TikTok video, grooves to 'Myztro Ah Ah'

Woman celebrates first Audi purchase captured in TikTok video, grooves to 'Myztro Ah Ah'

A young woman has been trending on social media for posting a video fo her collecting her brand-new car. Her first car was an Audi, and the peeps were amazed.

Mzansi lady's epic Friday night at home garners 707k views in TikTok, leaves South Africans yearning for her lifestyle

Mzansi lady's epic Friday night at home garners 707k views in TikTok, leaves South Africans yearning for her lifestyle

A young woman shared a TikTok video of her night at home, and her routine has been trending. People loved how peaceful her evening looked and how well she was.

Mzansi reacts to Irish TikTokker's South African food ratings: “Why did she eat pap like that?”

Mzansi reacts to Irish TikTokker's South African food ratings: “Why did she eat pap like that?”

A TikTok video of an Irish woman has been trending on social media after she was given South African foods to rate. Peeps from Mzansi weighed in on her reviews.

Inspiring lady builds and opens her own beauty salon after years of hard work

Inspiring lady builds and opens her own beauty salon after years of hard work

A woman posted a video of her opening her own beauty salon after years of not having her own space to run her business. Peeps congratulated her on the move.

Woman overcomes drug addiction, launches hair salon and product line

Woman overcomes drug addiction, launches hair salon and product line

A woman from Cape Town shared her journey of recovering from drugs and turning over a new leaf. She started her own hair salon from her house, and it grew.

Woman transforms career, starts as Checkers till packer lands office position

Woman transforms career, starts as Checkers till packer lands office position

A woman with a degree started off as a till packer at Checkers and eventually got a job in an office a year later. Her story trended because she pushed ahead.

Woman's step-by-step guide to cooking mopani worms amasses 5.3 million views

Woman's step-by-step guide to cooking mopani worms amasses 5.3 million views

A lifestyle blogger is trending for her mopani worm recipe. The TikTok video has gone viral and has clocked over 5.5 million views. Mzansi shares their views.

Woman trends for shack glow-up, peeps impressed by her creativity

Woman trends for shack glow-up, peeps impressed by her creativity

A woman posted a TikTok video revealing how she transformed her shack. People were inspired by the glow-up and how it looked inside compared to the outside.

Trisha Pillay