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

3072 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

Toddler resurrects the 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge, TikTok video of his fire moves get Mzansi hyped

Toddler resurrects the 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge, TikTok video of his fire moves get Mzansi hyped

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Video of kasi couple pushing wire car in street serves relationship goals

Video of kasi couple pushing wire car in street serves relationship goals

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Life coach reveals to TUT students that she's been celibate for 11 years, video of their shock goes viral

Life coach reveals to TUT students that she's been celibate for 11 years, video of their shock goes viral

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Kim Kardashian's daughter North West carries Louis Vuitton handbag worth R120 000

Kim Kardashian's daughter North West carries Louis Vuitton handbag worth R120 000

US

3 years ago

EFF politician and actor Fana Mokoena celebrates success of his play 'Leruo', posts 4 pictures on Twitter

EFF politician and actor Fana Mokoena celebrates success of his play 'Leruo', posts 4 pictures on Twitter

Celebrities

3 years ago

Ramaphosa decides not to challenge Section 89 report on Phala Phala, SA weighs in

Ramaphosa decides not to challenge Section 89 report on Phala Phala, SA weighs in

South Africa

3 years ago

Woman shares R650 grocery haul from Woolworths for mampara week, video goes viral

Woman shares R650 grocery haul from Woolworths for mampara week, video goes viral

People

3 years ago

A bachelorette posted a video of her groceries for the week that was bought at Woolworths. People were amazed the amount of items she got for a couple hundreds.

High school participates in Gender Swap Day, video of students wearing opposite clothes gets 1.6m views

High school participates in Gender Swap Day, video of students wearing opposite clothes gets 1.6m views

People

3 years ago

A video of teenagers dressed as their opposite gender went viral on TikTok. SA people loved how the boys and girls embraced the theme in their peers' uniforms.

Fitness trainer performs amapiano dance challenge while hanging on pull-up bar, video amazes Mzansi

Fitness trainer performs amapiano dance challenge while hanging on pull-up bar, video amazes Mzansi

People

3 years ago

A video of a fitness trainer dancing to the hit song 'Yey' went viral on TikTok. The footage got 2.3 million views and people were shocked by his strength.

High school boy asks girl to matric dance, serenades her on the piano in heartwarming TikTok video

High school boy asks girl to matric dance, serenades her on the piano in heartwarming TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A girl posted a video of her matric dance proposal and it went TikTok viral. People liked that the boy got her flowers and sang for her in front of the school.

'Deal or No Deal SA' host Katlego Maboe sings Tshwana hymn while playing guitar, video goes viral

'Deal or No Deal SA' host Katlego Maboe sings Tshwana hymn while playing guitar, video goes viral

Celebrities

3 years ago

Katlego Maboe showed off his musical talent and posted a video singing an acoustic gospel song. SA people were impressed that could he also play the guitar.

Former 'Scandal' actress Nolwazi Shange celebrates bachelor's degree in marketing, posts 4 pictures in regalia

Former 'Scandal' actress Nolwazi Shange celebrates bachelor's degree in marketing, posts 4 pictures in regalia

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nolwazi Shange bagged a degree in marketing communications. The 'Scandal' actress struck poses in her graduation gown and shared the pics on her Instagram.

'Young, Famous & African': Viewers of Netflix show claim Nadia Nakai is intimidated by Bonang Matheba

'Young, Famous & African': Viewers of Netflix show claim Nadia Nakai is intimidated by Bonang Matheba

TV Shows

3 years ago

The second season of 'Young, Famous & African' was released by Netflix and viewers noticed the tension between Bonang Matheba, Nadia Nakai and Khanyi Mbau.

Reserve Bank to hike repo rate next week, looming increase worries South Africans

Reserve Bank to hike repo rate next week, looming increase worries South Africans

Economy

3 years ago

The South African Reserve Bank is expected to increase interest rates on Thursday. Several economic analysts said citizens should brace themselves to pay more.

Entertainment blogger Phil Mphela suspects 'Muvhango' lied about Azwindini's exit from SABC 2 soapie

Entertainment blogger Phil Mphela suspects 'Muvhango' lied about Azwindini's exit from SABC 2 soapie

TV Shows

3 years ago

Phil Mphela posted his theory on Twitter that 'Muvhango' announced Gabriel Temudzani's fake exit as a publicity stunt to boost the SABC 2 soapie's ratings.

Hilary Sekgota