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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"Durban is carrying the whole country": Woman shows pool vibes at uShaka Marine World, SA hyped

"Durban is carrying the whole country": Woman shows pool vibes at uShaka Marine World, SA hyped

People

a year ago

"Siyabonga on his behalf": SA praises kind woman festive feast with a security guard in viral video

"Siyabonga on his behalf": SA praises kind woman festive feast with a security guard in viral video

People

a year ago

"Cried tears of joy": Hospital staff celebrate young patient's birthday, SA people touched by video

"Cried tears of joy": Hospital staff celebrate young patient's birthday, SA people touched by video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Imagine being makhelwane": SA people stressed by 6am groove commotion in Soweto in TikTok video

"Imagine being makhelwane": SA people stressed by 6am groove commotion in Soweto in TikTok video

People

a year ago

"Family is tired of receiving lobola": Woman stuns SA with announcement of upcoming 3rd marriage

"Family is tired of receiving lobola": Woman stuns SA with announcement of upcoming 3rd marriage

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"His inner child came out": Grown man loses it over PlayStation 5 gift, video gets 55 million views

"His inner child came out": Grown man loses it over PlayStation 5 gift, video gets 55 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Still no sign of the uncles": Mzansi woman reflects on 2024 ending with no lobola in video

"Still no sign of the uncles": Mzansi woman reflects on 2024 ending with no lobola in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman reflected on er unfulfilled marriage plans for 2024 and delayed lobola uncles sparked comfort from Mzansi women. The video went TikTok viral.

"O findile out": Video of Mzansi gent ugly crying at groove sparks online speculations

"O findile out": Video of Mzansi gent ugly crying at groove sparks online speculations

People

a year ago

A video of a man crying at a concert went viral with over 400k views in 24 hours. Netizens are convinced it’s mjolo drama, and the comments are pure gold!

"I wasn't expecting that split": Vibey madala unleashes acrobatic moves at family get-together

"I wasn't expecting that split": Vibey madala unleashes acrobatic moves at family get-together

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local madala had South Africans in stitches with his festive dance moves and a flawless split at a family gathering. The video went viral on TikTok

"I am never this lucky": Video of excited Mzansi motorists passing toll gate for free goes viral

"I am never this lucky": Video of excited Mzansi motorists passing toll gate for free goes viral

People

a year ago

A video of motorists skipping toll fees at Kranskop Plaza went viral. Their celebrations warmed hearts but not everyone on TikTok is convinced it’s a freebie!

"Portable jacuzzi": SA jokes about woman's desperate plea for a vaskom tutorial, video goes viral

"Portable jacuzzi": SA jokes about woman's desperate plea for a vaskom tutorial, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman visiting her bae’s family in rural Eastern Cape hilariously asked TikTok for a vaskom tutorial. Her clip left South Africans laughing and sharing tips.

"You will rise again": Woman shares heartbreak of losing her house, emotional video garners sympathy

"You will rise again": Woman shares heartbreak of losing her house, emotional video garners sympathy

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared a heartfelt TikTok video as she said goodbye to her home. Netizens rallied to comfort her, sharing messages of hope.

Family celebrates young woman's acceptance at Harvard University, video warms Mzansi people's hearts

Family celebrates young woman's acceptance at Harvard University, video warms Mzansi people's hearts

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A young woman's acceptance to Harvard University has gone viral on social media. Her family's heartwarming reaction captured the hearts of SA people.

"Well done": Vigilant citizen catches thief stealing pavement on Nasrec road, clip garners praise

"Well done": Vigilant citizen catches thief stealing pavement on Nasrec road, clip garners praise

People

a year ago

A man was caught stealing pavers from a public pavement, with the intention of using them to pave his own home. The video created a buzz on social media.

"Prison break looks good on you": Woman shows glow-up after leaving polygamous relationship

"Prison break looks good on you": Woman shows glow-up after leaving polygamous relationship

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman's TikTok video showcasing her stunning transformation after leaving a polygamous relationship has sparked a heated debate online.

Hilary Sekgota