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Byron Pillay
Verified
Current Affairs Writer, Briefly News
Newcastle
Beats
Biography
Byron Pillay is a writer with over 10 years of experience in community journalism. He worked at the Northern Natal Courier for 10 years, covering a wide variety of news. He possesses a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School, graduating in 2010. Byron is currently a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News. Email: byron.pillay@briefly.co.za
fashion, entertainment, food
Content
By Byron Pillay Verified| Briefly News Verified The Department of Education in Mpumalanga has spent R2 million on 22 new laptops for office staff, with each costing over R90k Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) for Education, Landulile Dlamini, could not disclose what brands the laptops were South Africans weren't sure what to make of the figure, with some not surprised by what they called wasteful expenditure Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and...
By Byron Pillay Verified| Briefly News Verified Leadership struggles within the National Freedom Party (NFP) are playing out once againTwo separate factions maintain that they are the rightful leadership of the political partyThe squabbles within the NFP could affect the power-sharing agreement in KwaZulu-Natal Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues.
By Byron Pillay Verified| Briefly News Verified The Department of Education in Mpumalanga has spent R2 million on 22 new laptops for office staff, with each costing over R90k Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) for Education, Landulile Dlamini, could not disclose what brands the laptops were South Africans weren't sure what to make of the figure, with some not surprised by what they called wasteful expenditure Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and...
Company Info
Briefly News
Briefly News is a prominent digital media and news platform in South Africa, established in 2014. It is part of the Legit media network, which includes subsidiaries in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. The company is dedicated to socially responsible journalism and is a member of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Media Compact. The platform provides a wide range of content, including current affairs, entertainment, and human interest stories, with a focus on women empowerment. Briefly News also offers advertising solutions, such as desktop and mobile banners, social media branded posts, and custom projects. Additionally, it hosts events like the Entertainment Awards to celebrate South African talent and provides training through a copywriting course. With a significant audience reach, Briefly News ranks among South Africa's largest news websites and is recognized for its engaging content. The company has received accolades, including the African Excellence Award for "Best News & Entertainment Platform" for two consecutive years. Its mission is to enhance public awareness and create impactful news that resonates with South Africans.
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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Founded: 2014