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

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Hardworking mom surprises 3 sons with a PlayStation 5, video of boys epic moves TikTok users

Hardworking mom surprises 3 sons with a PlayStation 5, video of boys epic moves TikTok users

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Woman honours heroic grandfather on graduation day, video of old man wiping her tears goes viral

Woman honours heroic grandfather on graduation day, video of old man wiping her tears goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Moja Love keeps Jub Jub as host of 'Uyajola 9/9', viewers relieved

Moja Love keeps Jub Jub as host of 'Uyajola 9/9', viewers relieved

Celebrities

3 years ago

KZN woman gunned down in a car on Mother's Day, Mzansi alarmed

KZN woman gunned down in a car on Mother's Day, Mzansi alarmed

South Africa

3 years ago

'Yizo Yizo' actress Bubu Mazibuko announces pregnancy at age 47, celebs gush over video of baby bump

'Yizo Yizo' actress Bubu Mazibuko announces pregnancy at age 47, celebs gush over video of baby bump

Celebrities

3 years ago

Gardener botches amapiano challenge in front of colleagues, video of 'Yey' dance moves gets 1.5 million views

Gardener botches amapiano challenge in front of colleagues, video of 'Yey' dance moves gets 1.5 million views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Video of Andile Mpisane's wife Tamia Mpisane speaking Zulu goes TikTok viral

Video of Andile Mpisane's wife Tamia Mpisane speaking Zulu goes TikTok viral

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tamia Mpisane trended after TikTokkers heard her speak for the first timed. People thought she only spoke Afrikaans and English and were shocked by her Zulu.

EFF wants US ambassador to SA removed over Russia allegations, citizens agree

EFF wants US ambassador to SA removed over Russia allegations, citizens agree

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF'S Julius Malema called for the US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, to be removed from the country for accusing SA of supplying arms to Russia.

Video of young boy keeping his puppy warm in Ugg shoe gets 2.3M views on TikTok

Video of young boy keeping his puppy warm in Ugg shoe gets 2.3M views on TikTok

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A little boy caring for his puppy in the cold went viral on TikTok. Netizens were fascinated by his cartoonish voice, and said he'd make a great book character.

Pearl Thusi celebrates 35th birthday with DJ Zinhle, video of friends kissing and dancing goes viral

Pearl Thusi celebrates 35th birthday with DJ Zinhle, video of friends kissing and dancing goes viral

Celebrities

3 years ago

Pearl Thusi celebrated her birthday with Mzansi's A-listers at a club. Mzansi people were happy her longtime friend DJ Zinhle was at the party in a viral clip.

Gabisile Tshabalala opens up about relationship with Motlatsi Mafatshe, SA swoons

Gabisile Tshabalala opens up about relationship with Motlatsi Mafatshe, SA swoons

Celebrities

3 years ago

Gabi Tshabalala explained how she met former 'Isidingo' actor Motlatsi Mafatshe and how their relationship blossomed from friendship to romance in 15 years.

Faith Nketsi's husband Nzuzo Njilo DJ's at a party amid fraud case, video goes viral

Faith Nketsi's husband Nzuzo Njilo DJ's at a party amid fraud case, video goes viral

Celebrities

3 years ago

Faith Nketsi and her husband, Nzuzo Njilo, were spotted partying at a family gathering. The video showing Nzuzo having fun got thousands on views on TikTok.

Charlize Theron gets dragged for dressing adopted child as a girl: "Just following the Hollywood crowd"

Charlize Theron gets dragged for dressing adopted child as a girl: "Just following the Hollywood crowd"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Charlize Theron and her transgender daughter, Jackson Theron, trended on Twitter. SA was shocked to see the child that identifies as a girl in female clothes.

Kairo Forbes begs DJ Zinhle to come home from work, video of heartbreaking phone call gets 2.3M views

Kairo Forbes begs DJ Zinhle to come home from work, video of heartbreaking phone call gets 2.3M views

Celebrities

3 years ago

A conversation between DJ Zinhle and her daughter Kairo Forbes went viral on TikTok. The little begged her mother to return home and that touched SA people.

Newborn baby discovered in sanitary disposal bin Parktown, SA angered: "Such reckless behaviour"

Newborn baby discovered in sanitary disposal bin Parktown, SA angered: "Such reckless behaviour"

South Africa

3 years ago

The body of a baby was found in a bathroom sanitary pad disposal bin in a corporate building in Parktown, Johannesburg, on May 12. The incident horrified SA.

Hilary Sekgota