Verashni Pillay's Profile

Verashni Pillay is the deputy editor of the Mail & Guardian Online.

When she's not answering emails and attending meetings she tries to sneak in as much writing as possible.

Her interests are race, politics, local issues and a bit of theology and social media here and there.

She grew up in an unnoticed corner of Pretoria, learned her trade at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, spent a spell in Cape Town as an online journalist, and now loves living in Jozi.

Why you shouldn't care if Zille cried or not

Why are we interested when a strong female leader shows emotion, asks Verashni Pillay, arguing that it should not be equated with weakness.

The Guptas and racism among Indian people

Claims of racism at the Gupta wedding has reminded us of our racial baggage, but we’re ahead in dealing with our division, writes Verashni Pillay.

Justin Bieber: The satirical genius in quotes

As trembling Beliebers await the singer's SA shows, we take a trip down memory lane to remind us why popstars are fun for all ages.

The ANC and the Guptas: Money for nothing

Forget the Guptas - at the heart of the story that stoked the country’s outrage is a problematic relationship between government and big business.

Lara Croft's best breasts yet

Verashni Pillay celebrates iconic gaming character Lara Croft's new breasts, and thinks she knows why they were so inflated in the first place.

Rape in South Africa: Desperately seeking a political champion

Without the government's will to curb gender violence, our rape statistics will continue to be the worst in the world.
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