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 captures daughter's first time on plane, South Africans can't get over child's reaction

Mom captures daughter's first time on plane, South Africans can't get over child...

a year ago

Video of Johannesburg woman trends for Audi birthday reveal, peeps were impressed

Video of Johannesburg woman trends for Audi birthday reveal, peeps were impresse...

a year ago

Lady drips in luxury brands like Birkin and Loro Piana that cost more than some people's houses

Lady drips in luxury brands like Birkin and Loro Piana that cost more than some...

a year ago

Bloemfontein woman becomes umakoti, peeps are impressed by her embracing her husband's family

Bloemfontein woman becomes umakoti, peeps are impressed by her embracing her hus...

a year ago

Legends Barber misses the memo cuts young woman's hair horribly wrong. peeps in shock

Legends Barber misses the memo cuts young woman's hair horribly wrong. peeps in...

a year ago

Johannesburg lady flexes newly decked out crib with stylish furniture, peeps ask for tips

Johannesburg lady flexes newly decked out crib with stylish furniture, peeps ask...

a year ago

Mpumalanga teacher trends for making move to teach in South Korea, earns significantly more than SA educators

Mpumalanga teacher trends for making move to teach in South Korea, earns significantly more than SA educators

TikTok user Andiswa Optimistic trended on the social media platform. The teacher said she earned way more working in South Korea than here in South Africa.

University of Free State graduate gets surprised by bae on her graduation, Mzansi impressed by sweet gesture

University of Free State graduate gets surprised by bae on her graduation, Mzansi impressed by sweet gesture

TikTok user @dumisanokwanda has gone viral in South Africa after she shared a cute video of her boyfriend surprising her at graduation. The young lady was happy

Foschini haul leaves Mzansi in stitches, Former 'Survivor SA' contestant Katinka Oosthuizen gives her take on items from the store and peeps are impressed

Foschini haul leaves Mzansi in stitches, Former 'Survivor SA' contestant Katinka Oosthuizen gives her take on items from the store and peeps are impressed

Social media influencer and former 'Survivor SA' contestant Katinka Oosthuizen did a Foschini haul and impressed her followers, who loved how she reviewed goods

Shein haul of home decor is full of surprises, Mzansi in awe as woman shares experience with online store

Shein haul of home decor is full of surprises, Mzansi in awe as woman shares experience with online store

Trudy Raubenheimer did a Shein haul with vinyl tiles she bought for the online shop. South Africans were impressed by the quality of the product from the store.

British woman gives birth to “Irish Twins” 9 months apart, TikTok video goes viral

British woman gives birth to “Irish Twins” 9 months apart, TikTok video goes viral

TikTok user @em_nursingdiary has gone viral on the social media platform after giving birth to her sons nine months apart. The boys are seen as Irish twins.

Ugandan woman’s story goes viral after her husband steals her money and uses it to marry her best friend

Ugandan woman’s story goes viral after her husband steals her money and uses it to marry her best friend

TikTokker @katharine795 from Uganda has gone viral after her husband married her best friend. She went to work in Saudi Arabia, and he robbed her of her savings

KZN mum gets Gucci sneakers for daughter for her 13th birthday, Mzansi left envious

KZN mum gets Gucci sneakers for daughter for her 13th birthday, Mzansi left envious

TikTok user @sliesanda surprised her daughter with Gucci sneakers for her 13th birthday. The young girl has wanted the shoes since she was seven years old.

Video of Johannesburg TikTok dance influencers joining forces to honour friend who passed away one year ago moves Mzansi

Video of Johannesburg TikTok dance influencers joining forces to honour friend who passed away one year ago moves Mzansi

Johannesburg TikTok dancer Mante Majaivane honoured her late friend by dancing to one of his favourite songs. Netizens praised her for her beautiful tribute.

Evicted North West woman builds tiny house on her sister's land, peeps warn move could backfire

Evicted North West woman builds tiny house on her sister's land, peeps warn move could backfire

TikTokker @missstrawberrykasebele uploaded a video showcasing the progress of her a building she is constructing behind her sister's RDP house in the North West

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