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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Woman trying to survive till month end counts last pieces of chicken, video trends

Woman trying to survive till month end counts last pieces of chicken, video trends

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Angry landlord evicts tenant who owes her R70, heated video gets SA talking

Angry landlord evicts tenant who owes her R70, heated video gets SA talking

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Woman shares Marabastad plug for wide range of homeware, ladies appreciate helpful video

Woman shares Marabastad plug for wide range of homeware, ladies appreciate helpful video

People

3 years ago

SA couple goes on 26 dates inspired by letters of the alphabet, video gets 1.3 million views

SA couple goes on 26 dates inspired by letters of the alphabet, video gets 1.3 million views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

SABC2 cancels '7de Laan' after 24 seasons, fans of the soapie devastated

SABC2 cancels '7de Laan' after 24 seasons, fans of the soapie devastated

TV Shows

3 years ago

Picture of Thuli Phongolo DJing sparks pregnancy rumours, Mzansi tweeps speculate

Picture of Thuli Phongolo DJing sparks pregnancy rumours, Mzansi tweeps speculate

Celebrities

3 years ago

Loving mom spoils 3 young daughters with spa date, SA swoons over wholesome video

Loving mom spoils 3 young daughters with spa date, SA swoons over wholesome video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video featuring a mother with her three daughters enjoying and relaxing at the spa went viral. The ladies were wearing matching robes and slippers.

SA woman sings Sepedi Gospel song, at Petrol Station, video moves the internet

SA woman sings Sepedi Gospel song, at Petrol Station, video moves the internet

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a white woman belting out a Sepedi song at a convenience store. The TikTok video gathered thousands of views and impressed Mzansi people.

Married couple records construction journey of their dream house, video clocks 3.6 million views

Married couple records construction journey of their dream house, video clocks 3.6 million views

Africa

3 years ago

A married couple gave TikTok users a peek into the building of their new home and the video went viral. People congratulated them on the huge achievement.

Pet hamster eating spaghetti becomes worldwide viral sensation, adorable video garners 76 million views

Pet hamster eating spaghetti becomes worldwide viral sensation, adorable video garners 76 million views

US

3 years ago

A viral TikTok video of a pet hamster devouring spaghetti got insane views on the social media platform. Netizens crowned it the cutest video on the internet.

Mbalula says ANC must hold onto power in upcoming 2024 elections, citizens weigh in

Mbalula says ANC must hold onto power in upcoming 2024 elections, citizens weigh in

Politics

3 years ago

Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), Fikile Mbalula, emphasised the party's urgency in retaining power in the upcoming 2024 elections.

Tzaneen street with beautiful modern houses wows Mzansi, video goes viral

Tzaneen street with beautiful modern houses wows Mzansi, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video showing a beautiful neighbourhood in Tzaneen in the Limpopo province went TikTok viral. SA peeps were awed by the modern designed homes in the clip.

Father helps son face fear of heights at mall, video triggers peeps traumas

Father helps son face fear of heights at mall, video triggers peeps traumas

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A young boy conquers his fear of heights with his father's loving guidance in a heartwarming TikTok video. South Africans admired the father's dedication.

The Funny Chef shares octopus recipe, hilarious cooking video goes viral

The Funny Chef shares octopus recipe, hilarious cooking video goes viral

People

3 years ago

Food influencer and TV host, known as The Funny Chef posted a TikTok video of an octopus recipe and it became a viral hit. People were wowed with the turnout.

Mzansi man rants about restaurant customers that failed to pay 10% of R1 000 bill, video sparks heated debate

Mzansi man rants about restaurant customers that failed to pay 10% of R1 000 bill, video sparks heated debate

People

3 years ago

A content creator took to TikTok to complain about stingy customer with no tipping etiquette. His video went viral and raised discussions about fair wages.

Hilary Sekgota