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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SANTACO announces online taxi booking system for long-distance travel

SANTACO announces online taxi booking system for long-distance travel

7 months ago

KZN Traffic officials hospitalised in serious condition after taxi collision on N3 at Mooi River offramp

KZN Traffic officials hospitalised in serious condition after taxi collision on...

7 months ago

Limpopo bus crash: 9 victims identified, authorities expect long identification process

Limpopo bus crash: 9 victims identified, authorities expect long identification...

7 months ago

South African tourists bravely face hungry leopard, defend themselves with bare hands

South African tourists bravely face hungry leopard, defend themselves with bare...

7 months ago

ANC's Baleka Mbete expresses disappointment over Jacob Zuma's support for Umkonto Wesizwe Party

ANC's Baleka Mbete expresses disappointment over Jacob Zuma's support for Umkont...

7 months ago

ANC volunteers prep for 2024 elections with doorstep canvassing tactics

ANC volunteers prep for 2024 elections with doorstep canvassing tactics

7 months ago

Cash-in-transit heist caught on camera in KwaZulu-Natal as gang escapes amid police gun battle

Cash-in-transit heist caught on camera in KwaZulu-Natal as gang escapes amid police gun battle

Police are on the hunt for suspects involved in a cash n transit heist in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. Shots were fired as the incident was caught on camera.

ISIS claims responsibility for Moscow concert venue attack, 93 dead, dozens wounded

ISIS claims responsibility for Moscow concert venue attack, 93 dead, dozens wounded

ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert hall complex near Moscow on Friday after assailants stormed the venue, killing at least 93 people.

ANC calls meeting to address Mapisa-Nqakula allegations, weighs step aside rule

ANC calls meeting to address Mapisa-Nqakula allegations, weighs step aside rule

The ANC will meet on Monday to address the allegations facing Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The party will consider the step-aside rule if guilty.

Motsoaledi pushes for SIU investigation over North West CFO's fake permit

Motsoaledi pushes for SIU investigation over North West CFO's fake permit

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a criminal case has been opened against Kudakwashe Mpofu, a Zimbabwean national. The man is a CFO in the North West.

IFP's Velenkosini Hlabisa raises concerns over political intolerance in KZN following ANC mic incident

IFP's Velenkosini Hlabisa raises concerns over political intolerance in KZN following ANC mic incident

IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has said that the ANC mic grab incident showcases the political intolerance in KwaZulu-Natal between the two parties.

Cresta Mall robbery: Suspect caught on camera, police launch manhunt for 11 suspects

Cresta Mall robbery: Suspect caught on camera, police launch manhunt for 11 suspects

A suspect has been caught on camera as police search for 11 suspects who robbed a jewellery store at Cresta Mall in Randburg on Saturday. The robbers are on the run.

Kelly Khumalo faces potential charges in Senzo Meyiwa murder case as confession statements enter court record

Kelly Khumalo faces potential charges in Senzo Meyiwa murder case as confession statements enter court record

Kelly Khumalo could face charges for Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa's murder.The singer has once again been implicated during the murder trial.

UNISA under fire as thousands of students face investigation amidst cheating allegations

UNISA under fire as thousands of students face investigation amidst cheating allegations

Thousands of students from UNISA are accused of cheating and are now under investigation. An investigation has now been launched into the allegations.

MultiChoice triumphs as 'Tracking Thabo Bester' documentary premieres, captivating Mzansi audience

MultiChoice triumphs as 'Tracking Thabo Bester' documentary premieres, captivating Mzansi audience

The 'Tracking Thabo Bester' documentary aired on the 15 of March after a legal battle between Multichoice, Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana. The bid was lost.

Trisha Pillay