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

Love strikes in a modern fairy tale: Woman's 'Queen Charlotte' moment leaves netizens green with envy

Love strikes in a modern fairy tale: Woman's 'Queen Charlotte' moment leaves net...

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A woman shares hack of baking bread during loadshedding, TikTok video takes the internet by storm

A woman shares hack of baking bread during loadshedding, TikTok video takes the...

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Nurse reveals that all her colleagues are pregnant, TikTok goes viral, people fear it is in the air

Nurse reveals that all her colleagues are pregnant, TikTok goes viral, people fe...

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Amapiano 'Myztro Ah Ah' viral dance challenge takes over Botswana classrooms

Amapiano 'Myztro Ah Ah' viral dance challenge takes over Botswana classrooms

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French vocalist's video impresses South Africans with amapiano cover of Boohle and Njelic's 'Wamuhle'

French vocalist's video impresses South Africans with amapiano cover of Boohle a...

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From Poland to Mzansi: Afro dancer's amapiano moves in video take the internet by storm

From Poland to Mzansi: Afro dancer's amapiano moves in video take the internet b...

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Lobster tails in Cape Town? Woman's unique dish in video sparks Mzansi debate

Lobster tails in Cape Town? Woman's unique dish in video sparks Mzansi debate

A woman from Cape Town shared a recipe for cooking lobster tails. The dish had mixed reviews, with some keen to try the dish while others needed convincing.

From drab to fab: Johannesburg woman's DIY kitchen cupboard transformation wows Mzansi

From drab to fab: Johannesburg woman's DIY kitchen cupboard transformation wows Mzansi

A woman from Johannesburg painted her kitchen cupboards by herself. The lady did a DIY project and did a complete makeover, and netizens were really impressed.

Woman shares TikTok video of late fiancé's mother receiving his degree

Woman shares TikTok video of late fiancé's mother receiving his degree

A woman shared an emotional post of her late fiance's mother collecting his degree in his honour. The young man was murdered and his family was left in tears.

Woman submerges herself in Isinuka Spring's mysterious pink waters to find love

Woman submerges herself in Isinuka Spring's mysterious pink waters to find love

A woman visited the Isinuka Spring's mysterious waters, hoping to find a lover. The pink water is believed to have magical powers for all who have a bath there.

Curvy lady slays in Versace shirt and dances to AKA's 'Fela In Versace' in tribute

Curvy lady slays in Versace shirt and dances to AKA's 'Fela In Versace' in tribute

A woman has uploaded a post on TikTok after she paid tribute to AKA through her epic dance moves and styles. The lady trended for her style and cool dancing.

Amapiano challenge fail: Young lady's confidence steals the show

Amapiano challenge fail: Young lady's confidence steals the show

A young woman has been trending for a TikTok amapiano challenge despite difficulty trying to nail the moves. The lady's dance had mixed reviews from netizens.

Woman from Gqeberha overcomes her fear and learns to swim as an adult

Woman from Gqeberha overcomes her fear and learns to swim as an adult

A woman from Gqeberha enrolled in swimming lessons after being unable to do so as a child. She has been trending on TikTok for conquering her fear as an adult.

A Limpopo woman does the TikTok Tobetsa dance challenge after becoming an admitted attorney

A Limpopo woman does the TikTok Tobetsa dance challenge after becoming an admitted attorney

A photographer captured a beautiful moment of a young woman dancing the TikTok tobetsa dance challenge. The lady was celebrating becoming an admitted attorney.

Parent celebrates child's graduation from University of KwaZulu-Natal with joyful song

Parent celebrates child's graduation from University of KwaZulu-Natal with joyful song

A mother has been trending on Facebook for her powerful rendition of 'Wamuhle Jesu'. The lady was being praised for being a great supporter for their child.

Trisha Pillay