Anisha Pillay
Deputy editor Anisha Pillay steers editorial strategy at the Cape Town Bulletin, commissioning magazine features, shaping voice and workflow and managing cross-desk projects from Cape Town. She mentors reporters, champions diverse storytelling throughout the Western Cape and balances newsroom demands with a focus on clear, context-rich narratives for magazine readers.
Articles by this author
South Africa's Famous Faces Test Their Kitchen Skills in New Celebrity Dinner Series
Celebrities compete in high-stakes dinner parties for charity on BBC Lifestyle
Grandmother waits for grandchildren after killers of son and daughter-in-law sentenced to
Two men convicted for killing couple on Johannesburg highway, leaving grandchildren orphaned.
Zimbabwe Absorbs $1.2 Billion in South African Farm Goods Yearly, Outpacing All Other Sing
Zimbabwe emerges as South Africa's top agricultural buyer despite governance hurdles
Sugar Company's Last Legal Stand Fails; $32M Debt Now Due
Farming families and rural workers face uncertain futures as sugar giant's rescue plan confronts $32 million payment obligation.
Farmers still waiting: Africa's agricultural promise remains unfulfilled after 20 years
Institutions built but delivery systems fail to reach farmers with promised income and resilience.
How Two Billionaires Put 24,500 Families on the Property Map
Private wealth steps in where government stalls on property rights for South African families.
Rising power bills push families to breaking point as Parliament weighs gas expansion
Communities face rising costs and weakened protections as Parliament considers fossil fuel expansion
Data centres drain water as South Africa's poorest bear the cost
Communities face water and electricity strain as data centre expansion accelerates across South Africa.
Decades of Waiting End: 92-Year-Old Finally Moves Into Permanent Home in KZN
Parliamentary oversight breaks construction deadlock, delivering homes to informal settlement residents.
Former Beauty Queen Fights to Stay in Country She Calls Home as Court Delays Ruling
Law student faces deportation battle after pageant withdrawal triggers citizenship probe
Women Keep South Africa's Economy Running; Their Contributions Are Now Undeniable
Informal sector enterprises and unpaid care work anchor women's economic presence across South Africa.
South Africa to Overhaul Derivatives Rules; Millions Face New Market Safeguards
Regulators set timeline for stricter oversight of massive derivatives market affecting savers and businesses.
Communities Block Shell's Offshore Oil Plans in Landmark Court Victory
South African court halts Shell's offshore exploration after finding communities were excluded from decision-making
Harsh Weather Bears Down on Families Across Four South African Provinces
Communities brace for disruptive snow, rain and dangerous winds across multiple provinces
Millions Face Uncertain Outlook as South Africa Braces for Bleak Jobs Report
Workers face hiring freeze as South Africa prepares for grim employment data.
Citrus Farmers Watch Earnings Collapse as Orange Glut Floods South African Markets
South African growers face mounting losses as oversupply crushes prices during peak season.
Rap Star French Montana Brings Winter Tour to Cape Town and Johannesburg
Hip hop artist brings headline performances to two South African cities in December festival debut
Ramaphosa Tours Coal-to-Fuel Plant as South Africa Weighs Industrial Future
President highlights strategic role of coal-processing complex in national infrastructure and employment.
All Blacks Chase Historic South Africa Series Win as Culhane Recalls 1996 Triumph
Former All Black Culhane sees genuine opportunity for New Zealand to replicate 1996 South Africa series victory.
African Parliamentary Leaders Urged to Deliver Real Change for Ordinary Citizens
Parliamentary leaders convene to bridge dialogue and ground-level impact across Africa.
Electrician's First Light: How South Africa's Project Managers Transform Lives
Public sector leaders unite to strengthen government project delivery across South Africa
New Police Chief Takes Helm in Western Cape as Communities Demand Crime Relief
Residents await concrete action as new provincial police leader takes office.
General Khumalo Walks Free as Prosecutors Drop Corruption Case Against Police Officers
Prosecutors withdraw charges after evidence review exposes investigative inconsistencies
Court halts parliamentary probe into Ramaphosa as opposition faces setback
Judicial intervention stalls opposition's push for presidential accountability.
Anti-migrant activist's death sparks special police probe in South Africa
Police launch investigation into killing of anti-migrant movement leader in Johannesburg
South African Soccer Star Jayden Adams, Rising Athlete Luqobo Makwedini Dead
Two young athletes mourned as South Africa grieves unexpected losses
South Africa's Stalled Recovery Leaves Households Waiting for Better Days
Geopolitical shocks and weak investment threaten household incomes and job prospects.
Millions of foreign residents brace for life under South Africa's new immigration rules
Foreign residents face sweeping changes to visa categories, digital registration, and asylum processing.
Gen Z's Savings Crisis: Why Goals Collide With Reality for Young South Africans
Economic pressure forces young workers to raid savings for daily survival.
South African athletes' deaths leave families, teammates mourning lost futures
Two promising South African athletes die, leaving families and communities grieving unfulfilled potential.
South Africa and France Deepen Ties with Billion-Euro Investment Push
French companies commit over a billion euros to South African sectors as bilateral ties expand.
South Africa's Labs Hold Answers; Economy Struggles to Use Them
Research breakthroughs remain locked away from businesses and communities that need them most.
Tshwane Residents Face Security Cost Crisis as Court Battle Over Misconduct Deputy Begins
Residents demand accountability as court examines deputy's undisclosed business ties.
South Africa Defies U.S. Pressure Over Afrikaner Refugee Claims; Ramaphosa Rejects Trump P
South Africa resists U.S. pressure on refugee policy and domestic racial reforms.
South Africa's Rhino Horn Fight Ends in Court Loss for Government
Private conservationist wins court battle over captive-bred rhino horn exports
South Africa's Voters Face Misinformation Push as Electoral Body Braces for Local Polls
Millions of voters face coordinated false information campaigns as electoral authority tightens rules.
Luxury Car Seizure Exposes Hospital Funds Diverted to Corrupt Networks
Investigators recover luxury vehicle as billions in hospital funds traced to corrupt networks
Gen Z South Africa Turns to Bitcoin as Job Market Fails Them
Young South Africans increasingly turn to cryptocurrency amid economic hardship and social media influence.
South Africa's Trust Crisis: How Daily Hardships Are Reshaping Public Confidence
Everyday struggles erode confidence in South Africa's institutions and systems
South Africa Braces for Power Crisis as Eskom Signals Potential Rolling Blackouts
Eskom's failed units trigger fears of imminent load shedding and economic disruption
Mass Shooting at San Diego Mosque Kills Three; Teen Suspects Dead by Suicide
Investigators probe online radicalization as federal agencies examine possible hate crime motive.