Alyssia Birjalal

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Lifestyle

KZN Department of Transport's Facebook chaos: cartoon eyes spark meme frenzy

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

It wasn’t just the stats that caught people’s attention; it was the creative censorship of the suspects' faces.

Shahan Ramkissoon bids farewell to 'The Last Word': a look back at a groundbreaking show

Alyssia Birjalal and Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Since its debut, the show has been more than just a news slot; it was a nightly ritual where politicians’ feet were held to the fire and the unfiltered truth was ...

Roti, chai and a whole lot of hustle: how Sandesh Rampersad built a street food dynasty

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

From a Durban food trailer to Rosebank, Sandesh Rampersad’s Roti & Chai serves soulful Indian street food born from family resilience.

Pilot dies as jet crashes at air show

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

About 4 000 people watched in horror as pilot Gianfranco Cicogna plunged to his death at the Klerksdorp Air Show.