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

Woman shows how you can pay off a R500k loan faster with small monthly increases

Woman shows how you can pay off a R500k loan faster with small monthly increases

a year ago

Woman shares TikTok Video of inspiring before and after pictures with Mr Price accessories

Woman shares TikTok Video of inspiring before and after pictures with Mr Price a...

a year ago

Kadeena Cox's incredible journey from stroke survivor to Paralympic champion

Kadeena Cox's incredible journey from stroke survivor to Paralympic champion

a year ago

Woman shows off her house which took three years to complete

Woman shows off her house which took three years to complete

a year ago

Beautiful baby dances to TikTok sound, trends for cuteness

Beautiful baby dances to TikTok sound, trends for cuteness

a year ago

Husband celebrates his wife becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, couple chose same career

Husband celebrates his wife becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, couple chose same c...

a year ago

Johannesburg lady shares photos of her new crib, Mzansi's respond with heartwarming response

Johannesburg lady shares photos of her new crib, Mzansi's respond with heartwarming response

A woman has been trending on Facebook for uploading pictures of her brand-new house. She asked online users to be kind as she is just starting off in her life.

Mzansi goes gaga for woman's trendsetting Mr Price outfit on TikTok

Mzansi goes gaga for woman's trendsetting Mr Price outfit on TikTok

A young woman has been trending after she uploaded a TikTok video for the Mr Price outfit she got. The purple ensemble looked amazing and sparked inspiration.

Woman unveils the trendiest winter essentials in the ultimate Shein haul

Woman unveils the trendiest winter essentials in the ultimate Shein haul

A woman has done a Shein shopping haul of winter essentials, peeps flooded the comment section with questions. The lady shared her experience and loved it.

Confident woman's dance moves amaze Mzansi with jaw-dropping flexibility

Confident woman's dance moves amaze Mzansi with jaw-dropping flexibility

A young woman has been trending on TikTok after she uploaded a video of her dancing. The lady wowed social media with epic moves, and peeps loved her energy.

Woman shares video of her first encounter with Metro cops after she is caught speeding

Woman shares video of her first encounter with Metro cops after she is caught speeding

A young woman shared a TikTok video of her being pulled over by the metro cops for the first time. The lady was pulled over by cops for speeding and driving.

Woman's Zulu dance performance at US graduation ignites South African pride

Woman's Zulu dance performance at US graduation ignites South African pride

A woman has been trending for her on TikTok for doing a Zulu dance at her graduation in the United States of America. The lady paid homage to her heritage.

Woman's flawless, makeup-free skin leaves netizens speechless, peeps want answers

Woman's flawless, makeup-free skin leaves netizens speechless, peeps want answers

A woman has been trending on TikTok for her flawless skin. People didn't want to believe her and insisted she had make-up. She did a test to prove she wasn't.

Free State woman shares photos of her new place, Mzansi impressed with chic decor

Free State woman shares photos of her new place, Mzansi impressed with chic decor

A Free State woman shared smart photos of her new place on Facebook, and peeps were impressed by her chic new place. The lady finally moved into her own place.

Daughter keeps her promise to late dad, shows upgrade of their family home on TikTok

Daughter keeps her promise to late dad, shows upgrade of their family home on TikTok

A young lady from Botswana renovated her family home which her father left to her. The woman was sad but kept a promise to maintain the house she grew up in.

Trisha Pillay