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

Nigerian Beauty trends for flawless look as she shows peeps how to do a baddie pose

Nigerian Beauty trends for flawless look as she shows peeps how to do a baddie p...

a year ago

Limpopo mother builds house from ground up, peeps impressed with final structure

Limpopo mother builds house from ground up, peeps impressed with final structure

a year ago

'Umkhokha: The Curse' star Deli Malinga kills Amapiano Dance routine with sleek style and moves, peeps impressed

'Umkhokha: The Curse' star Deli Malinga kills Amapiano Dance routine with sleek...

a year ago

Eastern Cape best friends get told they twins, pair set the record straight

Eastern Cape best friends get told they twins, pair set the record straight

a year ago

Video of SA artist's creative comedy skit using face paint trends, TikTokkers impressed by craft

Video of SA artist's creative comedy skit using face paint trends, TikTokkers im...

a year ago

Video of US woman breaking down when she realises boyfriend is going to propose goes viral on TikTok

Video of US woman breaking down when she realises boyfriend is going to propose...

a year ago

Video of Johannesburg woman's elegant and sophisticated home trends, peeps amazed

Video of Johannesburg woman's elegant and sophisticated home trends, peeps amazed

TikTok user @Misskeratilwe's video of her bedroom and dining room was trending. The Johannesburg lady was praised for her impeccable taste and interior design.

Video of gogo doing Tambula dance challenge trends on TikTok, her sleek dance moves impresses SA

Video of gogo doing Tambula dance challenge trends on TikTok, her sleek dance moves impresses SA

Tshepiso Habedi's granny has been trending on TikTok for her rendition of the Tambula dance challenge. South Africans were really impressed by the gogo's style.

KZN beauty spoils herself with Audi A1 for 25th birthday, netizens send congratulatory messages

KZN beauty spoils herself with Audi A1 for 25th birthday, netizens send congratulatory messages

KwaZulu-Natal lady Sino Nodada bought herself a new Audi A1 for her 25th birthday. South Africans loved the colour and sent well wishes on her achievement.

Young white makoti trends for buying traditional outfits with mother-in-law, Mzansi loving the union

Young white makoti trends for buying traditional outfits with mother-in-law, Mzansi loving the union

Content creator Hadassa Dlamini trended for embracing her husband's isiZulu culture. Mzansi was impressed by her warm relationship with her mother-in-law.

Johannesburg-based photographer Lance Romeo faces unexpected refund demand from bride 4 years after wedding

Johannesburg-based photographer Lance Romeo faces unexpected refund demand from bride 4 years after wedding

Johannesburg-based photographer, Lance Romeo, is facing a demand for a refund from a client who got divorced four years after her wedding. The lady was serious.

KZN beauty hops On TikTok "village vs city girl challenge", trends for transformation, netizens shocked

KZN beauty hops On TikTok "village vs city girl challenge", trends for transformation, netizens shocked

Tumelo Soqashe from KZN was trending for her interpretation of the TikTok challenge for the City vs Rural video. The post had South Africans laughing about it.

Johannesburg shopaholic wife goes viral for hiding fresh stash from hubby, Mzansi in stitches

Johannesburg shopaholic wife goes viral for hiding fresh stash from hubby, Mzansi in stitches

A Johannesburg wife is trending on TikTok after she uploaded a video of her hiding her shopping but getting caught by her husband. The boot was filled with bags

South Africans in stitches after Afrikaans parody trends, young woman on point

South Africans in stitches after Afrikaans parody trends, young woman on point

"Ek Bly 'n Boer" by Jan Jan Jan trended after a Mzansi woman mimicked an Afrikaans farmer. The lady was dressed in Khaki clothes and had her dog beside her.

Video of young woman showing monthly expenses shocks Mzansi, lady claims living within your means is possible

Video of young woman showing monthly expenses shocks Mzansi, lady claims living within your means is possible

A TikTok video done by Planning with Co is trending. South Africans are in dire need of learning how to use their money in a more clever way by having less debt

Trisha Pillay