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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"Getting out of hand now": SA stunned by long Grade 4 stationery list with questionable items

"Getting out of hand now": SA stunned by long Grade 4 stationery list with questionable items

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You will pass": SA rallies behind adult matric learner anxiously waiting for final results

"You will pass": SA rallies behind adult matric learner anxiously waiting for final results

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"It can only be God": Woman gets married at 61, heartwarming video restores faith in love

"It can only be God": Woman gets married at 61, heartwarming video restores faith in love

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Send those twigs back": Woman’s online Christmas tree shopping fail stuns South Africans

"Send those twigs back": Woman’s online Christmas tree shopping fail stuns South Africans

People

a year ago

"He is with the love of his life": Woman vents about boyfriend’s disappearing act in video

"He is with the love of his life": Woman vents about boyfriend’s disappearing act in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"May God bless you sis": Woman surprises gogo with R45k allowance, reaction melts hearts

"May God bless you sis": Woman surprises gogo with R45k allowance, reaction melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Faf de Klerk’s luxe car obsession: A look at impressive lineup Aston Martin and more

Faf de Klerk’s luxe car obsession: A look at impressive lineup Aston Martin and more

Cars and Tech

a year ago

Two-time Rugby World Cup champion Faf de Klerk has a stunning car collection that he flexed online! Check out his Ineos Grenadier, Aston Martin, BMW, and more.

"African mothers don't play": Helper's dramatic protectiveness over teen melts hearts

"African mothers don't play": Helper's dramatic protectiveness over teen melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A helper’s dramatic protest against teen dating had Mzansi in stitches. Her comedic timing and fierce kicks made the TikTok clip a viral sensation.

"Batswadi will be the death of us": SA feels pain of woman handwashing curtains in bathtub

"Batswadi will be the death of us": SA feels pain of woman handwashing curtains in bathtub

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A relatable TikTok video shows a Mzansi woman handwashing curtains in a bathtub. The clip sparked a debate about doing extreme chores in December.

"Proud of you stranger": SA rallies behind woman with no family support on graduation day

"Proud of you stranger": SA rallies behind woman with no family support on graduation day

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman graduated with no family support, sharing her emotional moment online. Mzansi TikTok users comforted her, showing love for her achievement.

"Jealous down it's beautiful": Woman’s stylish shack interior stuns SA with cosy and modern vibes

"Jealous down it's beautiful": Woman’s stylish shack interior stuns SA with cosy and modern vibes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman wowed Mzansi with her stunning shack interior featuring chic furniture and modern appliances. Her cosy home video has netizens raving online!

"Nailed the assignment": 2 Friends celebrate getting car in parking space, SA cracks jokes

"Nailed the assignment": 2 Friends celebrate getting car in parking space, SA cracks jokes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Two friends who were driving celebrated a parking mission that didn’t go as planned! The clip of their joy had Mzasi TikTok users buzzing with laughter.

"You made the little girl in her so happy": Woman surprises friend with thoughtful and pricey gift

"You made the little girl in her so happy": Woman surprises friend with thoughtful and pricey gift

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman surprised her bestie with a thoughtful phone gift during a car ride. Her emotional reaction had TikTok in tears over their friendship goals.

"She loves you with her whole heart": Xhosa man gives bae full village life experience in sweet clip

"She loves you with her whole heart": Xhosa man gives bae full village life experience in sweet clip

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Xhosa man shared a heartwarming video of his girlfriend experiencing authentic village life, including waking up early, eating mogodu, and helping elders cook.

"I believed I could, so I did": Woman becomes 1st LLB graduate in her family, shares emotional video

"I believed I could, so I did": Woman becomes 1st LLB graduate in her family, shares emotional video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A South African woman becomes the first LLB graduate in her family and shared her inspiring story on TikTok. The video got over 250k views on the platform.

Hilary Sekgota