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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Video of sneaky baby drinking and wasting formula leaves SA laughing, TikTok goes viral

Video of sneaky baby drinking and wasting formula leaves SA laughing, TikTok goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

3 Old men in retirement home lip-synch Snoop Dogg's 'Drop It Like It's Hot", vibey video gets 1.3M views

3 Old men in retirement home lip-synch Snoop Dogg's 'Drop It Like It's Hot", vibey video gets 1.3M views

US

3 years ago

SA content creator Seemah signs with Sony Music Africa and releases debut single 'Industry'

SA content creator Seemah signs with Sony Music Africa and releases debut single 'Industry'

Music

3 years ago

Khanya Mkangisa gets new Range Rover for her birthday, posts pic and video of black 4x4 car on Instagram

Khanya Mkangisa gets new Range Rover for her birthday, posts pic and video of black 4x4 car on Instagram

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest baby mama Thobeka Majozi posts video of son Khotso dancing at family event

Cassper Nyovest baby mama Thobeka Majozi posts video of son Khotso dancing at family event

Celebrities

3 years ago

Pretoria graduate catwalks on stage before collecting qualification, video goes viral

Pretoria graduate catwalks on stage before collecting qualification, video goes viral

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

'Gomora' actress Connie Chiume dances barefooted to 'Bopha', TikTok video amazes Mzans

'Gomora' actress Connie Chiume dances barefooted to 'Bopha', TikTok video amazes Mzans

Celebrities

3 years ago

'Black Panther' actress went viral on TikTok for busting cool dance moves in front of her industry peers and proved that she is still energetic at 70 years.

AKA's father Tony Forbes supports Nadia Nakai at first gig following Supa Mega's death

AKA's father Tony Forbes supports Nadia Nakai at first gig following Supa Mega's death

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nadia Nakai hosted at Rockets in Menlyn and took AKA's father Tony Forbes for emotional support. The video of them jamming to Supa Mega's song went viral.

Correctional Services confirm Thabo Bester is wanted man, did not die in Mangaung prison fire, SA shocked

Correctional Services confirm Thabo Bester is wanted man, did not die in Mangaung prison fire, SA shocked

South Africa

3 years ago

The Department of Correctional Services said a manhunt is underway for Facebook sexual offender Thabo Bester who escaped from the maximum security prison.

SA Primary School learners welcome teacher with warm hugs, TikTok video touches SA's heart

SA Primary School learners welcome teacher with warm hugs, TikTok video touches SA's heart

South Africa

3 years ago

A South African teacher got a warm welcome from her primary school students. The video moved people on TikTok, and they said it proves she's a loving educator.

Mpho Wa Badimo allegedly blew 'Big Brother Mzansi' R2 million prize money and moved back home

Mpho Wa Badimo allegedly blew 'Big Brother Mzansi' R2 million prize money and moved back home

TV Shows

3 years ago

'Big Brother Mzansi' winner Mpho Wa Badimo has reportedly splurged her millions and facing financial troubles. Mpho is also pregnant with Themba Broly's baby.

SA demands TV series on Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana's alleged crimes

SA demands TV series on Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana's alleged crimes

South Africa

3 years ago

Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester are at the centre of an prison escape that happened at the Mangaung Correctional Services. Tweeps are invested in their story.

Gorgeous paramedic stuns with amapiano dance, SA men go wild over TikTok video

Gorgeous paramedic stuns with amapiano dance, SA men go wild over TikTok video

South Africa

3 years ago

A woman who works for the Emergency Services went viral for performing an amapiano dance. Many men on TikTok said they were crushing on the stunner in uniform.

Jay Z's net worth rises to R45 billion and maintains richest rapper title

Jay Z's net worth rises to R45 billion and maintains richest rapper title

US

3 years ago

Shawn Carter known as Jay Z increased his net worth through his businesses outside of music. The US rapper is still the richest alive according to Forbes.

Soweto diski gogo goes viral for soccer juggling skills, TikTok video gets 1.2 million views

Soweto diski gogo goes viral for soccer juggling skills, TikTok video gets 1.2 million views

South Africa

3 years ago

An older woman from Soweto has become a viral sensation for her soccer juggling skills. SA social media users want soccer officials to acknowledge her talent.

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