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

From heartbreak to hope: Woman starts over after husband kicks her out

From heartbreak to hope: Woman starts over after husband kicks her out

a year ago

South Africans laud woman's unwavering love as she cares for disabled husband

South Africans laud woman's unwavering love as she cares for disabled husband

a year ago

Gender reveal photoshoot in the pool makes a splash, takes South Africa by storm

Gender reveal photoshoot in the pool makes a splash, takes South Africa by storm

a year ago

Woman trends for epic Angelina Jolie makeup transformation, netizens left speechless

Woman trends for epic Angelina Jolie makeup transformation, netizens left speech...

a year ago

South African woman’s Vogue model search audition with her Dog trends on TikTok, netizens impressed

South African woman’s Vogue model search audition with her Dog trends on TikTok,...

a year ago

Woman trends for attempting to apply wig glue which goes hilariously wrong

Woman trends for attempting to apply wig glue which goes hilariously wrong

a year ago

Lifestyle vlogger shares tips with ladies on how to find a rich man

Lifestyle vlogger shares tips with ladies on how to find a rich man

A lifestyle vlogger from Johannesburg is trending on TikTok for her version of how to get a rich man. The lady posted on the social media platform giving tips.

Afrikaans teacher's amapiano dance moves with students to 'Myztro Ah Ah' will leave you in awe

Afrikaans teacher's amapiano dance moves with students to 'Myztro Ah Ah' will leave you in awe

An Afrikaans teacher from Johannesburg is trending for dancing with her students. The educator was dancing to a new amapiano dance challenge 'Myztro Ah Ah'.

Gogo proves age aint nothing but a number, grooves and dances to 'Mfana Ka'Ma' by uLazi

Gogo proves age aint nothing but a number, grooves and dances to 'Mfana Ka'Ma' by uLazi

A gogo from South Africa has been trending on TikTok for dancing to 'Mfana Ka'Ma' by uLazi. The senior citizen was in her element and online users loved it.

Pregnant bride’s TikTok video trends after netizens rally behind her against hateful comment

Pregnant bride’s TikTok video trends after netizens rally behind her against hateful comment

A pregnant woman has been bullied online after posting a TikTok video of her wedding. The young lady shared the news on social media and people stood by her.

Breaking stereotypes: Young white makoti's TikTok video with mother-in-law redefines relationship goals

Breaking stereotypes: Young white makoti's TikTok video with mother-in-law redefines relationship goals

Influencer Hadassa Dlamini shared a post about how close she and her mother-in-law are. In a TikTok video the lady expressed how happy she was with her bond.

From humble space to cosy home: Photos of woman's 1-room transformation wow followers

From humble space to cosy home: Photos of woman's 1-room transformation wow followers

A woman from Mpumalanga shared photos of her single room that she transformed into a neat and cosy place. Netizens were impressed by how pretty her home is.

Woman buys brand new BMW but turns to dad for driving duties

A woman from Johannesburg bought a BMW but admitted she hates driving. She called her father to help her drive new wheels back home. The dad went to the rescue.

Daredevil sits at the edge of Devil's Pool in Zambia for Insta-worthy shot

Daredevil sits at the edge of Devil's Pool in Zambia for Insta-worthy shot

A lady trended on TikTok video because of her swimming to the edge of the Devil's Pool just for a photo. The woman swam towards the edge just to get a picture.

Military precision meets dance perfection: Army women's TikTok video goes viral

Military precision meets dance perfection: Army women's TikTok video goes viral

Three friends working in the military trended for their rendition of a viral TikTok challenge. The army trio trended on social media for their dance moves.

Trisha Pillay