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

3070 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

Mr Price's bold fashion collection gets negative reviews, video clocks 355k views

Mr Price's bold fashion collection gets negative reviews, video clocks 355k views

People

2 years ago

Well-read toddler amazes the internet studying alphabets and nursery books in cute video

Well-read toddler amazes the internet studying alphabets and nursery books in cute video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

'Sarafina' cinema return: Leleti Khumalo recalls fond memories filming the movie

'Sarafina' cinema return: Leleti Khumalo recalls fond memories filming the movie

Celebrities

2 years ago

Metro police cops film the demolition of newly constructed house, video upset SA netizens

Metro police cops film the demolition of newly constructed house, video upset SA netizens

South Africa

2 years ago

Sello Maake KaNcube sheds light on controversial Zimbabwe trip that sparked online rage

Sello Maake KaNcube sheds light on controversial Zimbabwe trip that sparked online rage

Celebrities

2 years ago

Woman donates clothes at H&M in exchange for gift vouchers, helpful video trends

Woman donates clothes at H&M in exchange for gift vouchers, helpful video trends

People

2 years ago

Brilliant student flaunts her matric certificate with straight A grades, TikTokkers praise her

Brilliant student flaunts her matric certificate with straight A grades, TikTokkers praise her

People

2 years ago

A young woman took to TikTok to inspire High School learners. She posted a video showing her matric results and she was applauded for her impressive grades

Curro student shows off her impressive lunch, viral video wows Mzansi

Curro student shows off her impressive lunch, viral video wows Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A girl who attends the popular private school Curro displayed her lunch meal in a TikTok video and the viewers thought it reflected her privileged lifestyle.

Curious group surrounds massive python slithering around, scary video creeps SA out

Curious group surrounds massive python slithering around, scary video creeps SA out

People

2 years ago

A group of mostly children gathered around a python that sparked their curiosity as it moved around them. The video of the frightening encounter went viral.

Cyan Boujee says Prince Kaybee demanded to shoot adult video when she was 19

Cyan Boujee says Prince Kaybee demanded to shoot adult video when she was 19

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cyan Boujee shed light on her leaked sexually explicit video with Prince Kaybee that was leaked on social media. The club DJ talked about it on MacG's podcast.

Woman earns R1 400 a week as virtual friend on Fiverr shares remote job plug on TikTok

Woman earns R1 400 a week as virtual friend on Fiverr shares remote job plug on TikTok

People

2 years ago

A South African working remotely as a virtual friend said posted a video showing her weekly income. People seeking to work from home found the clip helpful.

Lamiez Holworthy shares postpartum struggles months after giving birth

Lamiez Holworthy shares postpartum struggles months after giving birth

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Lamiez Holworthy revealed on Instagram how her body is still not back to normal four months after the birth of her baby with Kuli Chana Leano-Laone Morule.

Stoney and Sparletta soft drinks priced over R170 per 2l bottle leaves SA shook

Stoney and Sparletta soft drinks priced over R170 per 2l bottle leaves SA shook

People

2 years ago

Footage showing exorbitant soft drink prices at a South African grocery store went viral on TikTok. Citizens were shocked how expensive the fizzy drinks were.

Proud woman gives tour of her new house, TikTok video inspires Mzansi people

Proud woman gives tour of her new house, TikTok video inspires Mzansi people

People

2 years ago

A woman who has been living in a rented apartment shared on social media that she bought a new home and gave people an inside look at the stunning property.

Man teaches American bae the Afrikaans part of the South African national anthem in hilarious clip

Man teaches American bae the Afrikaans part of the South African national anthem in hilarious clip

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A couple who shoots TikTok related content posted a video singing the Stem part of the South African national anthem. SA citizens found the clip entertaining.

Hilary Sekgota