Best News & Entertainment '24

Hilary Sekgota

Education: Diploma in Journalism, Varsity College (2008-2010), BA in Communications Science, UNISA (2015-2018), Google News Initiative training (2024), Currently: BA Honours in Integrated Organisational Communication, UNISA (From 2024)

Experience: Briefly News (2022-present), Junior Editor at Crosskeys Professional Services (2016-2020), Assistant Producer at Letsema La Tsela (2011-2013), Journalist at Tshwane Sun (2010-2011)

Awards: Top performer 2023 by Briefly News

Hilary Sekgota is the Head of the Human Interest desk at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 14 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

3069 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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SABC removes soapies from DStv Catch Up, viewers rate SABC Plus app

SABC removes soapies from DStv Catch Up, viewers rate SABC Plus app

South Africa

2 years ago

Makhadzi lands on Times Square billboard in New York for new album 'Mbofholowo'

Makhadzi lands on Times Square billboard in New York for new album 'Mbofholowo'

Celebrities

2 years ago

Eastern Cape mother and 3 children buried after tragic poisoning and suicide, SA citizens shattered

Eastern Cape mother and 3 children buried after tragic poisoning and suicide, SA citizens shattered

South Africa

2 years ago

Physically fit SA man slays workout with high heels, video stuns TikTokkers

Physically fit SA man slays workout with high heels, video stuns TikTokkers

People

2 years ago

Curro students restyle their uniforms to look fashionable, TikTok users amazed by creativity

Curro students restyle their uniforms to look fashionable, TikTok users amazed by creativity

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Kwesta's portrait gets dragged by Cassper, Somizi, Skhumba and Mzansi

Kwesta's portrait gets dragged by Cassper, Somizi, Skhumba and Mzansi

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makoti plasters paved stoep with cow dung for wedding day, TikTok video of ancient practice trends

Makoti plasters paved stoep with cow dung for wedding day, TikTok video of ancient practice trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A soon-to-be-married woman showed a Pedi cultural practice she had to follow before her wedding day. She swept the cement pavement with cow dung.

South African Grade 7 pupils build hydraulic excavator model, school project garners praise on TikTok

South African Grade 7 pupils build hydraulic excavator model, school project garners praise on TikTok

People

2 years ago

Two inventive high school students impressed their teacher and social media users with their creation of a hydraulic excavator. The video of the small model trended.

Money heist gone wrong leaves man crying at torn banknotes, TikTok video stuns SA

Money heist gone wrong leaves man crying at torn banknotes, TikTok video stuns SA

People

2 years ago

A man showed the shredded money he found from a bombed safe and is seen in a trending video crying at his misfortune. People advised him on how to fix the banknotes.

Gauteng Premier Lesufi says drugs are killing youth, SA urges him to take action

Gauteng Premier Lesufi says drugs are killing youth, SA urges him to take action

South Africa

2 years ago

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi urged faith-based organisations to help the government fight the war against drugs because it's destroying the lives of the youth.

Video of "leopard pit bull" and his pups rocking gold chains infuriates TikTokkers

Video of "leopard pit bull" and his pups rocking gold chains infuriates TikTokkers

World

2 years ago

A pit bull owner showed his dogs painted like leopards on TikTok, and the video spread worldwide and sparked heated debates about the danger of crossbreeding.

'Sizokuthola' host Xolani Khumalo surrenders himself to police for murder charge, SA shows support

'Sizokuthola' host Xolani Khumalo surrenders himself to police for murder charge, SA shows support

Celebrities

2 years ago

The presenter of Moja Love's 'Sizokuthola' Xolani Khumalo voluntarily presented himself to the police for his alleged involvement in the murder of Robert Varrie.

Luxury double-storey Limpopo houses ignite online hate, TikTok video clocks 281k views

Luxury double-storey Limpopo houses ignite online hate, TikTok video clocks 281k views

People

2 years ago

Aerial footage of beautiful Limpopo homes sparked a debate about how the residents were able to build their dream houses. The TikTok video quickly went viral.

SA woman stops traffic with unique hairstyle, video amuses TikTok users

SA woman stops traffic with unique hairstyle, video amuses TikTok users

People

2 years ago

A Mzansi woman that was standing next to busy street with a strange hairstyle reminded TikTok users of fierce and other worldly famous TV characters.

Group of Sotho men devouring braaied meat at chill session go TikTok viral

Group of Sotho men devouring braaied meat at chill session go TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of friends indulging in grilled meat stunned South Africans on TikTok. Netizens thought the portion sizes shown in the clip could feed an entire family.

Hilary Sekgota