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

3075 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"Why are you closing your eyes?": Woman’s emotional truck driving lesson gets 1 million views

"Why are you closing your eyes?": Woman’s emotional truck driving lesson gets 1 million views

People

a year ago

"Sorry boy, it's painful": Limpopo man confronts ancestors at gravesite in angry rant, SA sympathise

"Sorry boy, it's painful": Limpopo man confronts ancestors at gravesite in angry rant, SA sympathise

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Proud of you stranger": Woman shows transformation pictures from being a nyaope addict

"Proud of you stranger": Woman shows transformation pictures from being a nyaope addict

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Rotten to the core": Soweto onlookers' reaction to exploding cash-in-transit van sparks mixed views

"Rotten to the core": Soweto onlookers' reaction to exploding cash-in-transit van sparks mixed views

People

a year ago

"Hope this opens many doors": Talented man creates KFC ad with his phone, South Africans amazed

"Hope this opens many doors": Talented man creates KFC ad with his phone, South Africans amazed

People

a year ago

"Pronunciation is so perfect": Video of ladies in Limpopo speaking Khelobedu gets 2 million views

"Pronunciation is so perfect": Video of ladies in Limpopo speaking Khelobedu gets 2 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Share her IG": Young man shows off luxury cars in rich aunt's garage, SA stunned by impressive clip

"Share her IG": Young man shows off luxury cars in rich aunt's garage, SA stunned by impressive clip

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man participated in TikTok’s #RichAuntChallenge, showing off his aunt’s luxe car collection, including Bentleys and Ferraris. SA was shook by her soft life.

"You must still add a tip": Broke friends' chat about splitting restaurant bill leaves SA in tears

"You must still add a tip": Broke friends' chat about splitting restaurant bill leaves SA in tears

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok of a girl squad hilariously splitting their restaurant bill has gone viral, warming hearts with their lighthearted approach to a common dilemma.

"Indoda must have a helicopter": Woman shows breathtaking Johannesburg date in video

"Indoda must have a helicopter": Woman shows breathtaking Johannesburg date in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman’s helicopter date video has TikTok buzzing with mixed reactions. Some call it unrealistic, while others are inspired to aim for the skies.

"Look at our strict fathers at work": 2 SA cops vibing to Kurt Darren's song spread joy online

"Look at our strict fathers at work": 2 SA cops vibing to Kurt Darren's song spread joy online

People

a year ago

A video of two SA cops dancing got TikTok users buzzing with over 200K views. Mzansi people are loving their carefree vibes and praised their funny moves.

"In 2025 you believe men?": Woman drags friend for going back to ex-boyfriend, voice note stuns SA

"In 2025 you believe men?": Woman drags friend for going back to ex-boyfriend, voice note stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s friend dragged her in a WhatsApp voicenote for getting back with her ex. The clip, posted on TikTok, had SA laughing, relating, and praising her honesty.

"Donate furniture": Young woman faces reality of living in an empty apartment, video goes viral

"Donate furniture": Young woman faces reality of living in an empty apartment, video goes viral

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A young woman’s TikTok video of her first day in an empty apartment inspired many and sparked congratulations and encouragement from Mzansi netizens.

"Ziphi social workers": 11-year-old's Januworry birthday party in viral video has SA stressed

"Ziphi social workers": 11-year-old's Januworry birthday party in viral video has SA stressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A clip of an 11-year-old’s budget birthday party featuring cabbage cake and vinegar went viral with over 849K views. Viewers called it relatable Januworry content.

"He's gonna cry when he sees this": Woman hides boyfriend’s identity from internet with funny filter

"He's gonna cry when he sees this": Woman hides boyfriend’s identity from internet with funny filter

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Mzansi woman hilariously masked her boyfriend’s face with a cartoon filter in a video. Netizens debated whether the move was genius or a relationship red flag.

2 SA women show self-funded soft life in Dubai, holiday video wows social media users

2 SA women show self-funded soft life in Dubai, holiday video wows social media users

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Two SA women showcased their holiday in Dubai, posting a TikTok video that left social media users inspired. The clip sparked admiration and questions.

Hilary Sekgota