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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Nadia Nakai celebrates AKA and DJ Zinhle's daughter's bday with heartfelt message and pics

Nadia Nakai celebrates AKA and DJ Zinhle's daughter's bday with heartfelt message and pics

Celebrities

2 years ago

SABC takes action against 5.6m TV license account holders, citizens not budging

SABC takes action against 5.6m TV license account holders, citizens not budging

South Africa

2 years ago

Lady Zamar speaks out on abuse allegations against Sjava on TikTok, video sparks mixed reactions from SA

Lady Zamar speaks out on abuse allegations against Sjava on TikTok, video sparks mixed reactions from SA

Celebrities

2 years ago

'Skeem Saam' actor Hungani Ndlovu sets TikTok on fire with amapiano dance moves, video gets 373k views

'Skeem Saam' actor Hungani Ndlovu sets TikTok on fire with amapiano dance moves, video gets 373k views

Celebrities

2 years ago

Niece accidentally eats aunts’ space cookie, video of high young woman leaves Mzansi laughing

Niece accidentally eats aunts’ space cookie, video of high young woman leaves Mzansi laughing

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of 2 naughty toddlers restraint with blankets to keep them from being mischievous amuses Mzansi

Video of 2 naughty toddlers restraint with blankets to keep them from being mischievous amuses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

July unrest: Woolworths looter served with no prison time, Mzansi weighs in

July unrest: Woolworths looter served with no prison time, Mzansi weighs in

South Africa

2 years ago

Mbuso Moloi, caught on viral footage looting a Woolworths store during the 2021 unrest, was sentenced to months of house arrest by the Durban Magistrates Court.

'Skeem Saam': Cornet Mamabolo encourages Hungani Ndlovu to shine as the new Thabo Maputla, fans swoon

'Skeem Saam': Cornet Mamabolo encourages Hungani Ndlovu to shine as the new Thabo Maputla, fans swoon

TV Shows

2 years ago

Cornet Mamabolo gave Hungani Ndlovu the greenlight to slay the Thabo Maputla character on 'Skeem Saam'. Cornet penned a sweet message to Hungani on Twitter.

54-Year-old woman shares her pregnancy journey with triplets, posts video of baby bump and infants

54-Year-old woman shares her pregnancy journey with triplets, posts video of baby bump and infants

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman in her 50s celebrated being pregnant and giving birth to triplets. She shared her miracle journey on TikTok and the clip touched heart and went viral.

Thuso Mbedu's TikTok video trends as fans notice change in accent

Thuso Mbedu's TikTok video trends as fans notice change in accent

Celebrities

2 years ago

Thuso Mbedu reflected on her career in Hollywood and the success she achieved in just three years. She posted a TikTok speaking in an Americanised accent.

Nail Tech creates pencil and sharpener acrylic nail art design, viral TikTok video wows people

Nail Tech creates pencil and sharpener acrylic nail art design, viral TikTok video wows people

US

2 years ago

A nail technician posted a TikTok of her unique nail art design and it went viral on the video-sharing platform. People were impressed by her talent and skill.

Single 39-year-old woman with no child, car and house breaks down in tears, TikTok video gets 957K views

Single 39-year-old woman with no child, car and house breaks down in tears, TikTok video gets 957K views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman vented on TikTok about not being happy with her life. She wept in the video and mentioned that she longs for basic things like a house and children.

Dramatic family plays out Titanic tragedy in their swimming pool, TikTok video clocks 6.7 million views

Dramatic family plays out Titanic tragedy in their swimming pool, TikTok video clocks 6.7 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A family recreated a scene from the iconic movie Titanic in their backyard where Rose was struggling to let go of dead Jack while she was floating on sea.

High School boy delivers heartfelt Xhosa sermon during assembly, video moves SA

High School boy delivers heartfelt Xhosa sermon during assembly, video moves SA

People

2 years ago

A High School student shared a TikTok of his enthusiastic sermon delivered in front of his teachers and fellow pupils. The footage is close to a million views.

Poacher handed 22-year jail time for brutally killing 2 rhinos at Kruger National Park, SA welcomes sentence

Poacher handed 22-year jail time for brutally killing 2 rhinos at Kruger National Park, SA welcomes sentence

South Africa

2 years ago

A Mozambican man was sentenced to prison after he was found guilty of multiple charges including rhino poaching, and the possession of a dangerous weapon.

Hilary Sekgota