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Byron Pillay

Education: A+ in Journalism, Caxton Cadet School (2010)
Experience: Newcastle Advertiser (2010-2011), Northern Natal Courier (2011-2021), Briefly.co.za (2021-2022)
Awards: Highly Commended, Best Regular Column at Caxton Excellence Awards (2012)
Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism. He started as a Student Journalist at the Newcastle Advertiser (2010-2011) before taking up the post of Senior Journalist at the Northern Natal Courier (2011-2021) and Sports Editor at Briefly.co.za (2021-2022). He obtained a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School in 2010. Email: byron.pillay@briefly.co.za