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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Video of mother and daughter duo trends for confusing the internet on who is who

Video of mother and daughter duo trends for confusing the internet on who is who

a year ago

North West woman trends for building house on land she bought for her family

North West woman trends for building house on land she bought for her family

a year ago

Curvy chick breaks the internet, stuns Mzansi with 'Duck Vibes' dance moves

Curvy chick breaks the internet, stuns Mzansi with 'Duck Vibes' dance moves

a year ago

Pep Home shopping haul by Johannesburg lady trends for exclusive pieces at low prices

Pep Home shopping haul by Johannesburg lady trends for exclusive pieces at low p...

a year ago

Mzansi nurse flexes Ford Ranger on TikTok, peeps impressed by big money moves

Mzansi nurse flexes Ford Ranger on TikTok, peeps impressed by big money moves

a year ago

Video of ecstatic mum-to-be getting Audi A1 goes viral on TikTok, Mzansi thrilled for purchase: "The only rings that matter"

Video of ecstatic mum-to-be getting Audi A1 goes viral on TikTok, Mzansi thrille...

a year ago

Zimbabwean woman showcases newly renovated space, peeps weigh in

Zimbabwean woman showcases newly renovated space, peeps weigh in

Shamie Bere posted snaps on Facebook of her mkhukhu. The young lady asked for feedback on what she could do to improve her space. People loved her honesty.

Ouma Katrina honoured for preserving the N|uu language which is becoming extinct

Ouma Katrina honoured for preserving the N|uu language which is becoming extinct

Ouma Katrina Esau gets a honorary doctrate from the University of Cape Town. UCT honoured her for all her contributions to preserving the N|uu language in SA

Johannesburg lady buys brand new BMW, peeps impressed by massive purchase: "Beautiful beast, beautiful queen"

Sthebiso Letsoalo bought a new BMW. The young lady trended for all the right reasons on TikTok. The Johannesburg lady was praised for the luxury purchase.

Elite Finds Interior trends on TikTok for DIY makeover, South Africans impressed

Elite Finds Interior trends on TikTok for DIY makeover, South Africans impressed

Elite Finds Interior is a company based in Industria West in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. They have gone viral for the recent makeover they did for small bedroom.

Young mum flexes Hyundai i20, buys it brand new from car dealership

Bongiwe T bought a spanking new Hyundai i20 straight from the dealership. The young hun trended on TikTok for being an inspiration to her daughter and others.

Johannesburg woman builds own hair salon after doing business in her backyard for years

Johannesburg woman builds own hair salon after doing business in her backyard for years

Johannesburg woman Abongile Makhubela trends on TikTok for opening her own salon. The young lady opened the salon and trended for all the right reasons in SA.

Woman launches Pashion Footwear: Convertible shoes that change from stilettos to flats, netizens amazed

Woman launches Pashion Footwear: Convertible shoes that change from stilettos to flats, netizens amazed

Haley Pavone's brand Pashion Footwear has been trending for all the right reasons on TikTok. The young woman created a high heel that converts to a flat shoe.

UCT honours renowned scientist Dr Deborah Roberts with honorary degree

UCT honours renowned scientist Dr Deborah Roberts with honorary degree

Dr Deborah Roberts has been awarded an honorary degree from the UCT. The award-winning scientist was chosen for the remarkable work she is doing for the climate

Former 'Idols SA' contestant Neliswa Mxakaza's wedding trends, Mzansi mesmerised by details

Former 'Idols SA' contestant Neliswa Mxakaza's wedding trends, Mzansi mesmerised by details

Former 'Idols SA' contestant Neliswa Mxakaza went viral on TikTok for her black and white wedding. The twin tied the knot in an elegant and stylish celebration.

Trisha Pillay