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

Author's articles

Tshwane acknowledges insider threatened customers to pay bills via messages, SA stunned

Tshwane acknowledges insider threatened customers to pay bills via messages, SA stunned

South Africa

3 years ago

Condolences flood in for learner drivers and instructor killed in crash on N2 near Eshowe: "Beyond tragic"

Condolences flood in for learner drivers and instructor killed in crash on N2 near Eshowe: "Beyond tragic"

South Africa

3 years ago

DJ Sbu drags people not streaming AKA's new album 'Mass Country' on DJ Fresh's podcast, SA divided

DJ Sbu drags people not streaming AKA's new album 'Mass Country' on DJ Fresh's podcast, SA divided

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tsonga woman wearing tights leaves Mzansi gasping for air with speedy dance moves: "Sis got natural Xibelani"

Tsonga woman wearing tights leaves Mzansi gasping for air with speedy dance moves: "Sis got natural Xibelani"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

TikTok video of most beautiful baby girl leaves internet in awe and gets 21 million views

TikTok video of most beautiful baby girl leaves internet in awe and gets 21 million views

Africa

3 years ago

US man kisses huge Burmese python, hissing snake makes people's skin crawl in viral TikTok video

US man kisses huge Burmese python, hissing snake makes people's skin crawl in viral TikTok video

US

3 years ago

Twerking dog wows internet, animal's vibey dance moves go viral on TikTok

Twerking dog wows internet, animal's vibey dance moves go viral on TikTok

People

3 years ago

A video of a dancing dog and his owner went viral on TikTok. Netizens were impressed by his human-like rhythm and some said he twerks better than most people.

Kevin Hart's comedy show in Cairo cancelled after he referred to ancient Egyptians as black

Kevin Hart's comedy show in Cairo cancelled after he referred to ancient Egyptians as black

Africa

3 years ago

Kevin Hart comedy show in Cairo was cancelled after he made afro-centric remarks about ancient Egyptians. Netizens across the world discussed Egypt's history.

Gigi Lamayne ends management contract with Big Zulu’s baby mama after Musa Khawula's accusations

Gigi Lamayne ends management contract with Big Zulu’s baby mama after Musa Khawula's accusations

Celebrities

3 years ago

Gigi Lamayne was allegedly in a relationship with Big Zulu and Musa Khawula exposed their affair on a YouTube podcast about side chicks. SA said its sceptical.

Lazy Zulu makoti cleverly paints red stoep with sponge roller, SA women impressed: "Work smart, not hard"

Lazy Zulu makoti cleverly paints red stoep with sponge roller, SA women impressed: "Work smart, not hard"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A married woman in KwaZulu-Natal posted a TikTok video painting the stoep at her house. Mzansi ladies praised the makoti for finding a modern way to do it.

American village that looks like South African townships exposed in viral TikTok video

American village that looks like South African townships exposed in viral TikTok video

US

3 years ago

A man travelling on a luxury train in the United States of America posted a TikTok video showing the not so glamourous parts of the country not seen on TV.

Toddler reading in gibberish disappoints father who is paying R1 550 monthly on crèche, TikTok clip goes viral

Toddler reading in gibberish disappoints father who is paying R1 550 monthly on crèche, TikTok clip goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A father posted a funny TikTok video of his little boy failing to read a book. He said he was spending a lot of money and SA people said he must get a refund.

Former 'Scandal' stars Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu celebrate 4th wedding anniversary

Former 'Scandal' stars Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu celebrate 4th wedding anniversary

Celebrities

3 years ago

Hungani Ndlovu wrote his wife Stephanie a sweet Instagram post to mark their wedding anniversary. Social media users gushed over their relationship on Instagram

Gorgeous female DJ kills Bacardi moves at the club and leaves many people salivating, TikTok video goes viral

Gorgeous female DJ kills Bacardi moves at the club and leaves many people salivating, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A female DJ set the club on fire when she stepped up and dance for clubgoers. People wer vibing with her lit Bacardi footwork and TikTok video was a success.

Pictures of Connie Ferguson's ozone therapy go viral on Twitter, SA debate weird spa treatment

Pictures of Connie Ferguson's ozone therapy go viral on Twitter, SA debate weird spa treatment

Celebrities

3 years ago

Connie Ferguson trended on social media after her pictures at the spa circulated. Many were confused by the ozone pod she was in and called it a power bank.

Hilary Sekgota