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

Sedibeng ekasi guest house trends in Mzansi, young woman shares journey to opening her business

Sedibeng ekasi guest house trends in Mzansi, young woman shares journey to openi...

a year ago

TikTok influencer Jessica Mashaba graduates from UCT, Mzansi applauds major achievement

TikTok influencer Jessica Mashaba graduates from UCT, Mzansi applauds major achi...

a year ago

Mpumalanga woman lands millions in funding, from being mocked to buying own farm

Mpumalanga woman lands millions in funding, from being mocked to buying own farm

a year ago

Queenstown beauty shares pics of fully furnished house, Mzansi impressed by decked out crib

Queenstown beauty shares pics of fully furnished house, Mzansi impressed by deck...

a year ago

Alexis Carey gets Lizzo's attention, Albino model goes viral for rocking blonde afro hairstyle

Alexis Carey gets Lizzo's attention, Albino model goes viral for rocking blonde...

a year ago

Canadian woman shares epic view of her Cape Town holiday apartment

Canadian woman shares epic view of her Cape Town holiday apartment

a year ago

SA woman's spike prevention cup covers trends, invention intended to protect women at parties

SA woman's spike prevention cup covers trends, invention intended to protect women at parties

Matokelo Notwane creates a spike prevention cup cover to reduce the risk of drinks being spiked. Kasi Economy highlighted her business called Khapped in a tweet

Botswana woman starts Ford Ranger off-road club for ladies, helps people in rural areas

Botswana woman starts Ford Ranger off-road club for ladies, helps people in rural areas

Noluntu, aka Ranger girl, has promoted tourism by travelling through Africa with her Ford Ranger. She aims to empower women through cultural tourism and travel.

62-year-old KZN woman graduates with MSc degree despite all odds stacked against her, lost home and partial eye sight

62-year-old KZN woman graduates with MSc degree despite all odds stacked against her, lost home and partial eye sight

Mbali Ngacmu graduates with an MSc degree from Stellenbosch University. The 62-year-old aims to empower black women entrepreneurs and provide more opportunities

Cape Town woman shows off fully furnished crib, SA impressed by 21-year-old's decor skills

Cape Town woman shows off fully furnished crib, SA impressed by 21-year-old's decor skills

A young woman from Cape Town showed off a fully furnished apartment. She shared the news and pics on Facebook. Mzansi was impressed by her interior design.

Incredible Malawian woman fosters 32 kids, 24-year-old shares dinner time routine on TikTok

Incredible Malawian woman fosters 32 kids, 24-year-old shares dinner time routine on TikTok

Tusaiwe Munkhondya is the founder of YANA in Malawi, which cares for vulnerable children. The 24-year-old has fostered over 32 kids and ensures their safety.

KZN woman experiences 5-star treatment, encourages Mzansi to do the same

KZN woman experiences 5-star treatment, encourages Mzansi to do the same

The Mkhize family went viral on TikTok after vlogging their birth experience at a private hospital. The KZN woman was very impressed and praised the staff.

Dr Modi Hlobo makes UJ history, Lands PhD in Accounting, first black staff member with that degree

Dr Modi Hlobo makes UJ history, Lands PhD in Accounting, first black staff member with that degree

Dr Modi Hlobo has become the first black staff member at the University of Johannesburg to graduate with a PhD in Accounting. Hlobo has made history with this.

Limpopo woman builds her dream home from scratch, Mzansi inspired: "Thank you for motivating black women"

Limpopo woman builds her dream home from scratch, Mzansi inspired: "Thank you for motivating black women"

A woman from Limpopo has gone viral on TikTok after she built her own house. The lady shared her finished product on the social media platform, inspiring others

50-year-old goes viral for looking 20 years younger, peeps speechless

50-year-old goes viral for looking 20 years younger, peeps speechless

A TikTok video of a 50-year-old has gone viral. The woman was showcasing her age, and people were in disbelief. TikTokkers thought the woman was way younger.

Trisha Pillay