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

3074 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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'Scandal' actor Jerry Mofokeng gives 'Isidingo' actor Robert Whitehead his flowers

'Scandal' actor Jerry Mofokeng gives 'Isidingo' actor Robert Whitehead his flowers

Celebrities

2 years ago

Boity Thulo and Theo Baloyi holiday pictures fuel relationship rumours

Boity Thulo and Theo Baloyi holiday pictures fuel relationship rumours

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs vs. Royal AM: Fans outraged by goalless match at FNB Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs vs. Royal AM: Fans outraged by goalless match at FNB Stadium

Football

2 years ago

SA woman with healthy 4C afro shares tips to growing coils, video gets 536k views

SA woman with healthy 4C afro shares tips to growing coils, video gets 536k views

People

2 years ago

Vodacom faces another legal blow in 'Please Call Me' battle, SA rooting for Makate

Vodacom faces another legal blow in 'Please Call Me' battle, SA rooting for Makate

South Africa

2 years ago

SA girl on delayed plane at King Shaka International Airport performs a lit dance

SA girl on delayed plane at King Shaka International Airport performs a lit dance

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

'Shaka iLembe' star Thandeka Dawn King opens up about her life purpose

'Shaka iLembe' star Thandeka Dawn King opens up about her life purpose

Celebrities

2 years ago

'Shaka iLembe' actress Thandeka Dawn King posted on Instagram about her mission in life. She penned a long post saying she is a vessel telling stories.

Western Cape mom speaks out after Ford Kuga turns into inferno with kids onboard

Western Cape mom speaks out after Ford Kuga turns into inferno with kids onboard

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A customer of the Ford Motor Company wants the vehicle manufacturing company to take accountability after her Kuga burst into flames in Mossel Bay.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi: Arrangements for former IFP leader's funeral set in Ulundi, citizens mourn

Mangosuthu Buthelezi: Arrangements for former IFP leader's funeral set in Ulundi, citizens mourn

South Africa

2 years ago

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi will be given an official state funeral in Ulundi KwaZulu-Natal to honour the important role he played in South African politics.

South African doctor drags unemployed people having babies, video sparks heated discussion

South African doctor drags unemployed people having babies, video sparks heated discussion

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A doctor posted a video on TikTok about her hospital's high birth rate. She highlighted that people should not have babies they can't afford in this economy

SA woman flexes R10 million bank balance and lavish lifestyle, video goes viral

SA woman flexes R10 million bank balance and lavish lifestyle, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young South African woman became a viral sensation for claiming she is President Cyril Ramaphosa's daughter and showing off her riches in a TikTok video.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi: Eskom's decision to keep the lights on in Ulundi stuns the nation

Mangosuthu Buthelezi: Eskom's decision to keep the lights on in Ulundi stuns the nation

South Africa

2 years ago

Eskom has decided to help with the funeral proceedings of the former leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and AmaZulu prime minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

Emotional baby elephant smothers man with hugs and kisses in viral TikTok video with 4.7M views

Emotional baby elephant smothers man with hugs and kisses in viral TikTok video with 4.7M views

Asia

2 years ago

TikTok video about a baby elephant touched people's hearts and saw what beautiful creatures they are. The gentle giant was being affectionate with the man.

SA woman plugs job seekers with Amazon remote vacancies in several provinces

SA woman plugs job seekers with Amazon remote vacancies in several provinces

People

2 years ago

Seasonal and remote Amazon jobs were a hot topic among South Africans. A content creator shared the job specifications on TikTok, and the video sparked talks.

Johannesburg hijacked building tenants stop City Power workers from cutting illegal connections

Johannesburg hijacked building tenants stop City Power workers from cutting illegal connections

South Africa

2 years ago

City Power workers faced an epic struggle to remove illegal connections in the Johannesburg CBD. The news frustrated citizens paying their bills.

Hilary Sekgota