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

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Former PAC President Motsoko Pheko dies at 93, tributes pour in

Former PAC President Motsoko Pheko dies at 93, tributes pour in

7 months ago

PRASA completes restoration of 31 rail routes, eyes repair of final 9 tracks

PRASA completes restoration of 31 rail routes, eyes repair of final 9 tracks

7 months ago

Government earmarks R2 billion to connect 5 million households with internet in 3 years

Government earmarks R2 billion to connect 5 million households with internet in...

7 months ago

Pick 'n Pay proposal video goes viral, retail giant supports couple with wedding gift

Pick 'n Pay proposal video goes viral, retail giant supports couple with wedding...

7 months ago

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa launches election campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, promises victory

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa launches election campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, promi...

7 months ago

Limpopo health department readies for repatriation as 42 victims identified from tragic accident

Limpopo health department readies for repatriation as 42 victims identified from...

7 months ago

Defence Minister Thandi Modise reviews ex-speaker Mapisa-Nqakula's legal aid plea

Defence Minister Thandi Modise reviews ex-speaker Mapisa-Nqakula's legal aid plea

Defence Minister Thandi Modise os reviewing a legal plea from former National assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The ministry is thinking about assisting.

North-West University researchers unveil new African bullfrog species in Namibia

North-West University researchers unveil new African bullfrog species in Namibia

The North-West University has discovered a new African bullfrog species. This finding is historic as it is the first new species in one hundred years.

Fatal BMW crash claims 4 lives at Johannesburg Toyota dealership

Fatal BMW crash claims 4 lives at Johannesburg Toyota dealership

Four people were killed in a tragic accident when a BMW rolled and landed in a Toyota dealership in Johannesburg. The occupants were trapped inside.

DA leader John Steenhuisen denies secret coalition talks with ANC

DA leader John Steenhuisen denies secret coalition talks with ANC

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has denied talking to the ANC behind closed doors. This comes after the ruling party said the DA approached them.

Thuli Madonsela urges South Africans to reject Jacob Zuma over Gupta ties

Thuli Madonsela urges South Africans to reject Jacob Zuma over Gupta ties

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has called on South Africans to not vote for corrupt officials like MK party leader Jacob Zuma in the elections.

Police Minister Bheki Cele identifies KwaZulu-Natal as major source of hitmen in South Africa

Police Minister Bheki Cele identifies KwaZulu-Natal as major source of hitmen in South Africa

Police Minister Bheki Cele has confirmed that KwaZulu-Natal is the source of hitmen in the country. The province is known as a hotspot for contract killers.

MK party leader Jacob Zuma faces rising strife in Eastern Cape's uMkhonto weSizwe branch

MK party leader Jacob Zuma faces rising strife in Eastern Cape's uMkhonto weSizwe branch

MK party leader Jacob Zuma is in the Eastern Cape to tackle internal politics in the province. This is the first time Zuma is visiting the province.

Record Powerball draw creates 5 South Africans into multimillionaires, with R131 million shared

Record Powerball draw creates 5 South Africans into multimillionaires, with R131 million shared

South Africa has welcomed five new Lotto multimillionaires with the prize money shared. This is the first time the Powerball draw has had so many winners.

Limpopo police's Burgersfort operation seizes R3 million worth of dagga, surprising Mzansi

Limpopo police's Burgersfort operation seizes R3 million worth of dagga, surprising Mzansi

Limpopo police's Burgersfort officers stopped a Toyota Hilux bakkie transporting dagga with an estimated street value of R3.5 million. Police confiscated the drugs.

Trisha Pillay