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

PowerBall Plus winner set to meet daughter and grandchild after years of separation

PowerBall Plus winner set to meet daughter and grandchild after years of separation

a year ago

Pick 'n Pay proposal video goes viral, retail giant supports couple with wedding gift

Pick 'n Pay proposal video goes viral, retail giant supports couple with wedding gift

a year ago

Saldanha Bay authorities intensify search for missing Joslin Smith

Saldanha Bay authorities intensify search for missing Joslin Smith

a year ago

Johannesburg woman's TikTok video captures heartwarming gift for partner after landing new job

Johannesburg woman's TikTok video captures heartwarming gift for partner after landing new job

a year ago

Woman takes courageous stand, defies African aunties, finds true happiness after leaving unhappy marriage

Woman takes courageous stand, defies African aunties, finds true happiness after leaving unhappy marriage

a year ago

Woman renovates mother's house and touches hearts on TikTok

Woman renovates mother's house and touches hearts on TikTok

a year ago

Ethiopian woman shares reunion with mother after 15-year separation, cautions against adoption scams

Ethiopian woman shares reunion with mother after 15-year separation, cautions against adoption scams

a year ago

An Ethiopian woman, separated from her mother for 15 years, was finally reunited. She was shipped off to the US at six and her mom never stopped looking for her.

Dad's snake prank turns backfire into TikTok gold, leaving Mzansi in stitches

Dad's snake prank turns backfire into TikTok gold, leaving Mzansi in stitches

a year ago

A dad decided to get back at his son with a rib-tickling snake prank, and the whole escapade was caught on a TikTok video that has Mzansi in fits of laughter.

6-year-old boy designs exquisite dress for his bestie, steals hearts in viral TikTok video

6-year-old boy designs exquisite dress for his bestie, steals hearts in viral TikTok video

a year ago

A 6-year-old has taken the internet by storm with a TikTok video showcasing his skills in making a beautiful dress for his best friend. The clip has trended.

South African gogo breaks down in tears after family does broken TV prank, leaving Mzansi heartbroken

South African gogo breaks down in tears after family does broken TV prank, leaving Mzansi heartbroken

a year ago

A woman shared a video of her granny crying after they did a TV prank on her that made it seem like the TV was broken by accident. The prank trended.

Woman shocks netizens by demanding support from ex-baby daddy for both kids after ending relationship

Woman shocks netizens by demanding support from ex-baby daddy for both kids after ending relationship

a year ago

A woman took to Twitter to ask for advice on a situation between her and her kids' fathers. She demands that the father of her second kid pay equally for both.

Mzansi woman shares beautiful TikTok video of lobola negotiation with Icelandic bae

Mzansi woman shares beautiful TikTok video of lobola negotiation with Icelandic bae

a year ago

A woman from Mzansi shared a captivating TikTok video detailing the cross-cultural beauty of her lobola negotiation with her Icelandic partner she met on Tinder.

Young woman opens up about teen pregnancy, TikTok video gains 1.3M views

Young woman opens up about teen pregnancy, TikTok video gains 1.3M views

a year ago

A woman shared a TikTok video of her story of falling pregannt at just 16 years old. The clip had gone viral on social media with over 1.6M views on social media.

Mzansi woman praises caring nanny for looking after 40kg toddler; heartwarming TikTok video goes viral

Mzansi woman praises caring nanny for looking after 40kg toddler; heartwarming TikTok video goes viral

a year ago

A 2-year-old baby that weighs 40kgs has gone viral on TikTok. The toddler's mother posted a video to thank her nanny for helping her with her daughter.

Little boy's flirty dance moves in TikTok video capture South Africa's hearts

Little boy's flirty dance moves in TikTok video capture South Africa's hearts

a year ago

A little boy showed off his sleek dance moves, which was caught in a TikTok video. The clip made people laugh throughout South Africa as the toddler danced.

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