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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IEC ready for 1.6 million special votes ahead of Elections 2024

IEC ready for 1.6 million special votes ahead of Elections 2024

a year ago

IFP rallies supporters in uMhlathuze local municipality, final push before election day

IFP rallies supporters in uMhlathuze local municipality, final push before election day

a year ago

Democratic Alliance set for final election rally, promises continued fight for citizens"

Democratic Alliance set for final election rally, promises continued fight for citizens"

a year ago

EFF leader Julius Malema makes big promises on land and jobs at Polokwane rally

EFF leader Julius Malema makes big promises on land and jobs at Polokwane rally

a year ago

MK party claims sabotage after Jacob Zuma fails to appear at Philippi rally, Mzansi speechless

MK party claims sabotage after Jacob Zuma fails to appear at Philippi rally, Mzansi speechless

a year ago

ICASA recommends R500K fine for SABC over DA 'burning flag' ad dispute

ICASA recommends R500K fine for SABC over DA 'burning flag' ad dispute

a year ago

Jacob Zuma says he should be retired but must fight thieves, speaks to thousands in Orlando

Jacob Zuma says he should be retired but must fight thieves, speaks to thousands in Orlando

a year ago

MK party leader Jacob Zuma says he can't retire because he has to fight against corruption. He addressed thousands of supporters in Orlando, Soweto.

Biggest political donors revealed for elections: Motsepe, Oppenheimers, Moshal key contributors

Biggest political donors revealed for elections: Motsepe, Oppenheimers, Moshal key contributors

a year ago

Parties declared over R172 million in total between January and March, making it the highest value of donations ever declared since the inception of the Act.

Acting speaker Lechesa Tsenoli takes break from parliament after 25 years, won’t return after elections

Acting speaker Lechesa Tsenoli takes break from parliament after 25 years, won’t return after elections

a year ago

Lechesa Tsenoli, deputy speaker of the National Assembly, is bidding farewell to parliament after 25 years as an MP. He says it’s up to the ANC to decide.

Former President Jacob Zuma intervenes in MK Party leadership dispute, advocates for unity in Durban address

Former President Jacob Zuma intervenes in MK Party leadership dispute, advocates for unity in Durban address

a year ago

uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK Party) leader Jacob Zuma has broken his silence on the party's leadership tensions. He is called for unity as the country heads for elections.

Security fears prompt ANC to postpone Jacob Zuma's hearing until after elections at Luthuli House

Security fears prompt ANC to postpone Jacob Zuma's hearing until after elections at Luthuli House

a year ago

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula addressed concerns on Sunday surrounding the Jacob Zuma hearing, revealing that it will be postponed until after the elections.

Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing delayed by ANC over security fears

Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing delayed by ANC over security fears

a year ago

The ANC has postponed Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing. ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula cited security concerns ahead of the elections in May.

Dr Motsoko Pheko honoured and laid to rest for anti-apartheid contributions

Dr Motsoko Pheko honoured and laid to rest for anti-apartheid contributions

a year ago

Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) president Dr Ernest “Motsoko” Pheko was honoured with a Special Provincial Official Funeral. Dr Pheko passed away on 19 April 2024.

EFF leader Julius Malema expresses grief over a supporter electrocuted during poster installation

EFF leader Julius Malema expresses grief over a supporter electrocuted during poster installation

a year ago

EFF leader Julius Malema has sent condolences to the family of a man who was electrocuted while hanging posters up for the party. He died tragically.

ANC’s Thabo Mbeki criticises MK party leader Jacob Zuma, supports President Ramaphosa’s leadership

ANC’s Thabo Mbeki criticises MK party leader Jacob Zuma, supports President Ramaphosa’s leadership

a year ago

Former president Thabo Mbeki has cleared the air on his relationship with Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ANC has decided to discipline Zuma.

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