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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ANCYL advocates for change, urges veterans to step aside after May polls

ANCYL advocates for change, urges veterans to step aside after May polls

8 months ago

Grade 9 learners gain access to greater opportunities with new education certificate

Grade 9 learners gain access to greater opportunities with new education certifi...

8 months ago

Julius Malema unveils bold plans as EFF shines at Mpumalanga manifesto launch

Julius Malema unveils bold plans as EFF shines at Mpumalanga manifesto launch

8 months ago

ANC sounds alarm over leaked election lists, blames IEC system amid privacy concerns

ANC sounds alarm over leaked election lists, blames IEC system amid privacy conc...

8 months ago

Dr Nandipha Magudumana threatens legal action to block Showmax's 'Tracking Thabo Bester' docuseries release

Dr Nandipha Magudumana threatens legal action to block Showmax's 'Tracking Thabo...

8 months ago

SAFA accuses Hawks of unlawful raid amid R1.3 million fraud claims against CEO Danny Jordaan

SAFA accuses Hawks of unlawful raid amid R1.3 million fraud claims against CEO D...

8 months ago

SANTACO sounds urgent warning amid escalating turf wars in Braamfontein's Taxi sector

SANTACO sounds urgent warning amid escalating turf wars in Braamfontein's Taxi sector

SANTACO is raising the alarm over the rising taxi wars in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. There have been calls for an increase in safety as wars escalate.

Bloodstained clothes believed to be linked to missing Joslin Smith located in Saldanha Bay

Bloodstained clothes believed to be linked to missing Joslin Smith located in Saldanha Bay

Bloodstained clothes believed to be linked to Joslin Smith have been found. The little girl has been missing since 19 February 2024 and the search continues.

R2.3M bribe allegation emerges against Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

R2.3M bribe allegation emerges against Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is in hot water after allegations have surfaced over her receiving money R2.3 million from a SANDF contractor.

Eskom's new CEO initiates action against loadshedding, commences restructuring of struggling power utility

Eskom's new CEO initiates action against loadshedding, commences restructuring of struggling power utility

Eskom CEO Dan Mokane has been tasked to start change within the struggling power utility. The board has asked him to tackle seven key areas to help the company.

South African drivers brace for fuel hike, March prices projected beyond R24 per litre

South African drivers brace for fuel hike, March prices projected beyond R24 per litre

South Africans will be paying for more than R24 a litre for petrol from the 6 of March 2024. The main drive behind the coming hikes is the global oil price.

Alleged Eastern Cape cash-in-transit kingpin killed in deadly shootout by KZN police

Alleged Eastern Cape cash-in-transit kingpin killed in deadly shootout by KZN police

A suspected mastermind of cash-in-transit robberies from the Eastern Cape has been killed by police from KwaZulu-Natal. Cops have been praised for their work.

ANC president pledges infrastructure investment to battle loadshedding

ANC president pledges infrastructure investment to battle loadshedding

The ANC has promised if reelected it will look for ways to combat loadshedding. It will focus on infrastructure investment in a bid to solve the energy crisis in SA.

Fake police officers target and hijack Johannesburg doctor on N3 highway

Fake police officers target and hijack Johannesburg doctor on N3 highway

A Johannesburg doctor was stopped on the N3 highway by men who pretended to be police officers. The doctor was hijacked and robbed of all his belongings.

At least 9 dead and dozens of ANC supporters injured in KZN bus crash

At least 9 dead and dozens of ANC supporters injured in KZN bus crash

At least 9 people have died and 17 others have been injured in KwaZulu-Natal. The bus was carrying ANC supporters who attended the manifesto launch.

Trisha Pillay