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

South African woman in New Zealand proves her roots with delicious snacks in TikTok video

South African woman in New Zealand proves her roots with delicious snacks in Tik...

a year ago

Breaking the stigma: Young woman shares her journey to mental health recovery

Breaking the stigma: Young woman shares her journey to mental health recovery

a year ago

From dreams to reality: South African air hostess takes flight with Emirates, video inspires future hostesses

From dreams to reality: South African air hostess takes flight with Emirates, vi...

a year ago

Jobless Johannesburg woman decorates home with prize winnings and shows off pics, inspires Mzansi

Jobless Johannesburg woman decorates home with prize winnings and shows off pics...

a year ago

From personal struggle to fashion sensation: The inspirational story of Sasha Mayer and Willows sunglasses

From personal struggle to fashion sensation: The inspirational story of Sasha Ma...

a year ago

Model Sonia Barbie Tucker breaks the internet in TikTok video looking like real-life black Barbie

Model Sonia Barbie Tucker breaks the internet in TikTok video looking like real-...

a year ago

Mzansi daughter surprises mother by stocking mom's BMW full of lux essential products, TikTok video trends

Mzansi daughter surprises mother by stocking mom's BMW full of lux essential products, TikTok video trends

A young woman stocked up her mother's BMW with hand cream, perfume, nail files and other essentials. The daughter was praised for her sweet gesture and idea

Mzansi man gets a manicure to win a challenge, only lasts 5 days, video is trending

Mzansi man gets a manicure to win a challenge, only lasts 5 days, video is trending

A man from South Africa is trending on TikTok after his girlfriend shared a video of him with a manicure. The lady dared him to wear stiletto nails for a week.

Interracial couple's video trends for cute language mix-up

Interracial couple's video trends for cute language mix-up

An interracial couple staying in Cape Town is trending for not understanding each other's languages. The couple was trending on TikTok because of their love.

Mzansi woman rocks amapiano dance challenge for comedic performance, video leaves SA in stitches

Mzansi woman rocks amapiano dance challenge for comedic performance, video leaves SA in stitches

A TikTok dancer's funny parody of the viral Amapiano challenge is catching attention. The video is trending due to her casual, comedic take and people love it.

SA car journalist super impressed with Mahindra XUV700's ignition techology, plays house beat on startup

SA car journalist super impressed with Mahindra XUV700's ignition techology, plays house beat on startup

An SA car journalist uploaded a TikTok video voicing her feelings over the Mahindra XUV700 SUV's technology, which plays a super hot house track on startup.

South Africans impressed by young woman's DIY skills, trends for epic TV stand

South Africans impressed by young woman's DIY skills, trends for epic TV stand

Mzansi is impressed by a woman's DIY skills after she flexed her new project of completing a DIY on a TV stand. People called for more videos showing her skills

Lifestyle blogger goes viral on TikTok for glass house, peeps amazed at the video

Lifestyle blogger goes viral on TikTok for glass house, peeps amazed at the video

A TikTok video has gone viral after a woman posted a clip of her house. The post is trending for the beautiful finish and people are amazed at the details.

White makoti dresses up in Pedi traditional attire, clothes spark a debate

White makoti dresses up in Pedi traditional attire, clothes spark a debate

A white makoti wore a traditional Pedi outfit to a friend's wedding. The couple has been together for seven years and dressed for the occasion to celebrate.

Cape Town lady takes 3 years to open up her own salon, peeps impressed

Cape Town lady takes 3 years to open up her own salon, peeps impressed

A Cape Town lady has opened a salon. The self-taught nail artist trained herself and it took her three years to open her own business. Peeps wish her well.

Trisha Pillay