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

3071 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

Woman's Z83 CV submission with R20 banknotes bribe sparks mixed reactions from SA

Woman's Z83 CV submission with R20 banknotes bribe sparks mixed reactions from SA

People

2 years ago

Gaming YouTuber Sibu Mpanza begs SA for financial help to return mother's remains to Mpumalanga

Gaming YouTuber Sibu Mpanza begs SA for financial help to return mother's remains to Mpumalanga

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Ciara announces pregnancy with steamy video that trends on social media

Ciara announces pregnancy with steamy video that trends on social media

US

2 years ago

Anele Mdoda reacts to Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana's court appearance

Anele Mdoda reacts to Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana's court appearance

South Africa

2 years ago

Steamed bread recipe tutorial video gets appreciated by South Africans on TikTok

Steamed bread recipe tutorial video gets appreciated by South Africans on TikTok

People

2 years ago

Bumblebee mascot entertains kids at Blueberry Beacon with fire dance moves to 'Mnike'

Bumblebee mascot entertains kids at Blueberry Beacon with fire dance moves to 'Mnike'

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Bajaj driver at Engen garage reveals full tank of petrol costs R170, video intrigues SA

Bajaj driver at Engen garage reveals full tank of petrol costs R170, video intrigues SA

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A South African man driving a car made by the Indian multinational automotive manufacturing company Bajaj shared how much a full tank of the small car costs.

Shein models vs real life: SA woman compares 4 bodycon dresses to website images in clothing haul video

Shein models vs real life: SA woman compares 4 bodycon dresses to website images in clothing haul video

People

2 years ago

A clothing haul video of bodycon dresses bought from Shein got fashion lovers talking on TikTok. Online shoppers loved the realistic and helpful comparison.

SA woman prepares spaghetti bacon and mushroom meal 1 hour before loadshedding in viral video

SA woman prepares spaghetti bacon and mushroom meal 1 hour before loadshedding in viral video

People

2 years ago

A Mzansi woman shared a TikTok video of a recipe for a quick spaghetti meal that people can try ahead of expected power outages, like the infamous loadshedding.

Khosi Twala allegedly involved in car accident with 2 other 'Big Brother Titans' contestants in Mozambique

Khosi Twala allegedly involved in car accident with 2 other 'Big Brother Titans' contestants in Mozambique

Celebrities

2 years ago

'Big Brother Titans' winner Khosi Twala was reportedly involved in a terrible car accident in Mozambique with former housemates, Marvin Achi and Mmeli Khumalo.

Angry woman destroys cheating boyfriend's iPhone with bare hands in viral video

Angry woman destroys cheating boyfriend's iPhone with bare hands in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman discovered her boyfriend was being unfaithful and took out her frustration by breaking his Apple iPhone. She posted the video of her rage fit on TikTok.

God-fearing woman bags new Mercedes-Benz and says heartfelt prayer, video touches SA

God-fearing woman bags new Mercedes-Benz and says heartfelt prayer, video touches SA

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A Christian woman gave thanks to God after she bought a Mercedes-Benz car. She explained how her faith helped her reach the milestone in a viral TikTok video.

Makro R1 300 food haul video prompts Mzansi people to ask University of Cape Town student for grocery list

Makro R1 300 food haul video prompts Mzansi people to ask University of Cape Town student for grocery list

People

2 years ago

A University of Cape Town student shared a grocery haul video from Makro, and South Africans on TikTok were thankful for the plug that will save them money.

Video of strong wife playfully manhandling her husband entertains people: "Marry your best friend"

Video of strong wife playfully manhandling her husband entertains people: "Marry your best friend"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A playful married couple entertained TikTokkers with their video. The wife lifted her unsuspecting husband by the legs, and he tried to escape her strong grasp.

'Shaka iLembe': Thembinkosi Mthembu celebrates gracing billboard with Insta video

'Shaka iLembe': Thembinkosi Mthembu celebrates gracing billboard with Insta video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Thembinkosi Mthembu excitedly posted a video that revealed that his face is currently on a billboard that is promoting the Mzansi Magic show 'Shaka iLembe'.

Hilary Sekgota