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

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Disappointed woman complains about Goldi Braai Pack with bony chicken pieces, video trends

Disappointed woman complains about Goldi Braai Pack with bony chicken pieces, video trends

People

2 years ago

Snow in SA: Woman wrapped with blanket celebrates being unemployed during cold front in hilarious video

Snow in SA: Woman wrapped with blanket celebrates being unemployed during cold front in hilarious video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Experienced housekeeper shares method for keeping carpets clean and fluffy, SA appreciates useful TikTok video

Experienced housekeeper shares method for keeping carpets clean and fluffy, SA appreciates useful TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Mpumalanga police investigate malicious truck burnings on N4, SA citizens stunned

Mpumalanga police investigate malicious truck burnings on N4, SA citizens stunned

South Africa

2 years ago

Thuso Mbedu gives Mzansi an inside look at European getaway with 7 pictures and 2 videos

Thuso Mbedu gives Mzansi an inside look at European getaway with 7 pictures and 2 videos

Celebrities

2 years ago

Gorgeous woman in shorts and boots performs fire Bacardi moves, SA hyped by video of dance routine

Gorgeous woman in shorts and boots performs fire Bacardi moves, SA hyped by video of dance routine

People

2 years ago

Woman who was kicked out of her home shows off new big house under construction, video warms hearts online

Woman who was kicked out of her home shows off new big house under construction, video warms hearts online

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mother who lost her home after her husband passed away is building a new mansion for her and her children. Her daughter showed off the new house on TikTok.

Factory footage showing the production of Converse All Stars sparks heated talks, video gets 26 million views

Factory footage showing the production of Converse All Stars sparks heated talks, video gets 26 million views

Asia

2 years ago

A TikTok video showing the making of popular sneaker brand Converse All Star went viral and raised questions about the fashion industry's labour practices.

Video of "unbreakable" drinking glasses has Mzansi debating their quality

Video of "unbreakable" drinking glasses has Mzansi debating their quality

People

2 years ago

One man asked SA netizens about the quality of the drinking glasses that a vendor was trying to sell him. The video of the demonstration went viral on TikTok.

Video of extreme bedroom makeover wows Mzansi, SA raves about huge padded headboard

Video of extreme bedroom makeover wows Mzansi, SA raves about huge padded headboard

People

2 years ago

A renovation company in Johannesburg posted a TikTok video of the stunning bedroom transformation they did for a client. The footage went viral on the platform.

Mzansi woman bids emotional farewell to Range Rover with mechanical issues, video trends

Mzansi woman bids emotional farewell to Range Rover with mechanical issues, video trends

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A TikTok user shared with the world that she sold her beloved Range Rover that was giving her regular mechanical problems. The heartbreaking video went viral.

Arsonists torch 6 trucks, resulting in closure of N3 toll route, Mzansi shocked by "barbaric" incident

Arsonists torch 6 trucks, resulting in closure of N3 toll route, Mzansi shocked by "barbaric" incident

South Africa

2 years ago

N3 Toll Concession operations manager, Thania Dhoogra, confirmed that six trucks were on fire on N3 leading to the closure of the route at Van Reenen's Pass.

Gogo shares game-changing tip for perfectly clean mogodu, SA appreciates useful video

Gogo shares game-changing tip for perfectly clean mogodu, SA appreciates useful video

People

2 years ago

An elderly woman demonstrated how she cleans mogodu in a viral TikTok video. She used salt to scrub the dirt from the dirty cow intestines in the kitchen sink.

Homeowner shows off new house built from scratch, video of stunning exterior and interior inspires Mzansi

Homeowner shows off new house built from scratch, video of stunning exterior and interior inspires Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young woman celebrated the construction completion of her new house. She posted a video showing the gorgeous mansion with a modern architectural design.

Bonang Matheba: Inside look at TV presenter's 36th birthday party, Mzansi swoon over extra footage

Bonang Matheba: Inside look at TV presenter's 36th birthday party, Mzansi swoon over extra footage

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African media personality Bonang Matheba posted an Instagram video of her birthday celebrations and her devoted fans appreciated the exclusive content.

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