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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"Wena that’s a car nyana": Man shows amount of money he spent in December, SA in disbelief

"Wena that’s a car nyana": Man shows amount of money he spent in December, SA in disbelief

People

a year ago

"How did he put them on?" Dancer’s ultra-tight skinny jeans during 'Biri Marung' challenge stun SA

"How did he put them on?" Dancer’s ultra-tight skinny jeans during 'Biri Marung' challenge stun SA

People

a year ago

"Uyi red flag": SA reacts to family's hilarious escape from a content creator in TikTok video

"Uyi red flag": SA reacts to family's hilarious escape from a content creator in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Very rare and brave dog": Dog's reaction to New Year's Eve fireworks leaves Mzansi stunned

"Very rare and brave dog": Dog's reaction to New Year's Eve fireworks leaves Mzansi stunned

People

a year ago

"Found myself praying with them": Mom faints at surprise birthday party, SA stressed by video

"Found myself praying with them": Mom faints at surprise birthday party, SA stressed by video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Mr Moloto is doing a wonderful job": Video of LADGAC's New Year's Eve event warms hearts

"Mr Moloto is doing a wonderful job": Video of LADGAC's New Year's Eve event warms hearts

People

a year ago

"You’re strong": Woman celebrates lobola after 15 years of vat-en-sit and 4 kids, Mzansi reacts

"You’re strong": Woman celebrates lobola after 15 years of vat-en-sit and 4 kids, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman celebrated her lobola after 15 years of cohabitation and 4 kids. The TikTok video of the cows arriving sparked mixed reactions from netizens.

"Handled them like a pro": Off-duty cop stops group from lighting fireworks on public road, SA reacts

"Handled them like a pro": Off-duty cop stops group from lighting fireworks on public road, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A video of an off-duty cop stopping people from lighting fireworks on a public road, sparked a debate. Viewers are defending his stance, saying the law is the law.

"Someone was robbed here": Building project of R700k Limpopo house with R175k roofing sparks debate

"Someone was robbed here": Building project of R700k Limpopo house with R175k roofing sparks debate

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a R700k house project in Limpopo, featuring a R175k roof, sparked a heated debate. Some questioned the cost, while others thought it was fair.

"January is going to deal with you": SA reacts to pet owner spoiling dog with KFC in viral pictures

"January is going to deal with you": SA reacts to pet owner spoiling dog with KFC in viral pictures

People

a year ago

A dog owner spoiled his furry friend with KFC, and the pictures went viral. Mzansi had jokes about the splurge, with some saying he was caught in the festive spirit.

"Very beautiful": Woman flexes friend's stunning rural guesthouse she helped design, snaps wow SA

"Very beautiful": Woman flexes friend's stunning rural guesthouse she helped design, snaps wow SA

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman shared her friend’s gorgeous Mthatha guesthouse on social media, revealing she helped with the design. Mzansi people are raving about her talent..

"Inspirational bro": Shoprite cashier lands job as a civil engineer, work pictures inspire SA people

"Inspirational bro": Shoprite cashier lands job as a civil engineer, work pictures inspire SA people

People

a year ago

A former Shoprite cashier shared his journey to becoming a civil engineer on TikTok. His inspiring picture posts had Mzansi celebrating his success!

"Return them": Mom regrets buying R400 school shoes days before PEP's 99c sale, video sparks debate

"Return them": Mom regrets buying R400 school shoes days before PEP's 99c sale, video sparks debate

People

a year ago

A mom shared her regret on TikTok after buying R400 Woolies school shoes just days before PEP’s 99c sale. The video sparked debates over quality versus price.

"Age is just a number": African man shows his American wife love, viral video sparks online debate

"Age is just a number": African man shows his American wife love, viral video sparks online debate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Mzansi man shared a TikTok of him and his American wife, challenging societal norms with their interracial, age-gap relationship. People had jokes and lots to say!

"They’re about to change the game": Man shows Crocs school shoes find, video intrigues parents

"They’re about to change the game": Man shows Crocs school shoes find, video intrigues parents

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video showing back-to-school Crocs has SA parents buzzing. Many love the comfort and style, while others wonder if schools will allow them.

Hilary Sekgota