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

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

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

a year ago

Fake police officers target and hijack Johannesburg doctor on N3 highway

Fake police officers target and hijack Johannesburg doctor on N3 highway

a year ago

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

a year ago

Gqeberha man's infectious amapiano moves send South Africa into fits of laughter

Gqeberha man's infectious amapiano moves send South Africa into fits of laughter

a year ago

Fashion influencer's Pick n Pay summer haul trends send Mzansi into a shopping frenzy

Fashion influencer's Pick n Pay summer haul trends send Mzansi into a shopping frenzy

a year ago

North West matriculants stun the nation with their matric glow-ups on TikTok

North West matriculants stun the nation with their matric glow-ups on TikTok

a year ago

Eastern Cape mechanic's Citi Golf transformation takes TikTok by storm, inspiring Mzansi DIY enthusiasts

Eastern Cape mechanic's Citi Golf transformation takes TikTok by storm, inspiring Mzansi DIY enthusiasts

a year ago

An Eastern Cape mechanic shared a video of him fixing a run-down Citi Golf. He turned the car into looking like a brand-new vehicle earning praise.

Woman's TikTok video about faking sick for job interview goes viral

Woman's TikTok video about faking sick for job interview goes viral

a year ago

A woman's TikTok video is causing laughter as she hilariously exposes the common act of pretending to be sick to attend a job interview. The video has gone viral.

South African man's genius DIY bathroom air freshener hack goes viral

South African man's genius DIY bathroom air freshener hack goes viral

a year ago

A South African man shared a clever DIY hack for freshening bathrooms. His TikTok video demonstrates the simplicity of lighting a match as a method.

Klerksdorp man's solo lamb shank feast leaves Mzansi in stitches

Klerksdorp man's solo lamb shank feast leaves Mzansi in stitches

a year ago

A man from Klerksdorp is causing laughter across Mzansi as he devours a gigantic lamb shank all by himself. The video captures his joy during the feast.

Johannesburg fashionista flaunts R150 Ackermans airport outfit in viral TikTok video

Johannesburg fashionista flaunts R150 Ackermans airport outfit in viral TikTok video

a year ago

A South African woman is turning heads on TikTok as she flaunts a chic airport outfit bought for only R150 at Ackermans. Her viral video is trending.

Bloemfontein DIY enthusiast's PEP wall mirror creation wows Mzansi, TikTok video garners 1.5M views

Bloemfontein DIY enthusiast's PEP wall mirror creation wows Mzansi, TikTok video garners 1.5M views

a year ago

A talented lady's DIY skills are taking TikTok by storm. Her TikTok video, showcasing the transformation of a PEP wall mirror, has impressed Mzansi.

Polish women steal the show with 'Bhebha' dance moves, TikTok video goes viral

Polish women steal the show with 'Bhebha' dance moves, TikTok video goes viral

a year ago

A talented Polish duo has taken TikTok by storm with their incredible dance moves in the 'Bhebha' dance challenge. The video has garnered a whopping 1M views.

Woman's candid TikTok video about mental hospital admission sparks courageous conversation

Woman's candid TikTok video about mental hospital admission sparks courageous conversation

a year ago

A woman's inspiring journey through mental health clinic admission and determination to get better is capturing hearts in Mzansi. The video has been trending.

Innovative artist creates mesmerising portrait of DJ Black Coffee using candle smoke on TikTok, Mzansi in awe

Innovative artist creates mesmerising portrait of DJ Black Coffee using candle smoke on TikTok, Mzansi in awe

a year ago

An innovative artist has taken the world of portraiture to new heights. Using the candle smoke on tissue, this visionary creator has painted Black Coffee.

Trisha Pillay

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