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

Mom's TikTok video of 18-month-old baby goes viral, leaves viewers amazed

Mom's TikTok video of 18-month-old baby goes viral, leaves viewers amazed

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Cape Town teacher lights up TikTok with adorable 'Myztro Ah Ah' challenge video

Cape Town teacher lights up TikTok with adorable 'Myztro Ah Ah' challenge video

a year ago

Johannesburg woman downgrades to a smaller space, creating a charming small haven

Johannesburg woman downgrades to a smaller space, creating a charming small have...

a year ago

Dancing teacher rocks 'Myztro Ah Ah’ in TikTok video sparks praise for creativity

Dancing teacher rocks 'Myztro Ah Ah’ in TikTok video sparks praise for creativit...

a year ago

Decoding the money-saving magic: Woman reveals clever plan to save R10 000 in 6 months, sparks online discussion

Decoding the money-saving magic: Woman reveals clever plan to save R10 000 in 6...

a year ago

Older sister shakes things up at brother's sports day, leaving everyone in stitches

Older sister shakes things up at brother's sports day, leaving everyone in stitc...

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi shares a heartwarming video of her daughter transforming her into Wonder Woman, melts South African hearts

Rachel Kolisi shares a heartwarming video of her daughter transforming her into Wonder Woman, melts South African hearts

Rachel Kolisi shares a heartwarming video of her daughter transforming her into Wonder Woman, melts South African hearts. Kolisi was being used as a model.

Meet Vinolia Mabele: A multi-talented force who dedicates her life to empowering South Africans

Meet Vinolia Mabele: A multi-talented force who dedicates her life to empowering South Africans

Vinolia Mabele is a multi-talented catalyst for empowering South African youth, and women. She focuses on promoting social cohesion in the country and Africa.

Theshaya Naidoo overcomes depression and math challenges, graduates with 25 distinctions

Theshaya Naidoo overcomes depression and math challenges, graduates with 25 distinctions

Theshaya Naidoo graduated cum laude twice from UKZN. The woman got 16 percent in maths but was determined to achieve her dream in life and become a lawyer.

South Africans show true kindness to lady's dream birthday trip to Mozambique

South Africans show true kindness to lady's dream birthday trip to Mozambique

A lady went on TikTok after she was scammed for her Mozambique trip. The woman shared that she paid for her trip and could not go. SA came together to assist.

South African lady takes a flight to USA to watch Taylor Swift, ignites jealousy among netizens

South African lady takes a flight to USA to watch Taylor Swift, ignites jealousy among netizens

A young lady from South Africa flew to America to watch global music sensation Taylor Swift live in action. The young hun enjoyed the experience to the fullest.

Lady graduates from UKZN despite all odds against her, Mzansi inspired by her perseverance

Lady graduates from UKZN despite all odds against her, Mzansi inspired by her perseverance

A woman has graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal after so many odds stacked against her. She qualified as a teacher and shared the news on TikTok.

Woman traumatised as Bolt driver jams to music while driving her home in video

Woman traumatised as Bolt driver jams to music while driving her home in video

A woman was traumatised after a Bolt driver drove her home, but was more interested in dancing the night away. The driver caused an online debate among peeps

Woman shows off incredible weight loss, sheds 23kgs in a matter of months

Woman shows off incredible weight loss, sheds 23kgs in a matter of months

A woman is trending for her incredible weight loss transformation. Peeps are inspired by her dedication to changing her life for a better and healthier life.

Lady's extreme room transformation stuns with perfectly balanced neutral tones

Lady's extreme room transformation stuns with perfectly balanced neutral tones

A lady has been trending on TikTok for an epic transformation of a bedroom that she did. The video was posted, and people loved using neutral tone colours.

Trisha Pillay