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

Ruthless little girl tells mom she's fat in funny TikTok video with 10.9 million views: "Kids will humble you"

Ruthless little girl tells mom she's fat in funny TikTok video with 10.9 million views: "Kids will humble you"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Phumeza Mdabe and daughter share their haircare routine in Instagram video, SA awed: "Great bonding session"

Phumeza Mdabe and daughter share their haircare routine in Instagram video, SA awed: "Great bonding session"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Video of Babes Wodumo lookalike sparks pregnancy rumours, leaving many people on TikTok confused

Video of Babes Wodumo lookalike sparks pregnancy rumours, leaving many people on TikTok confused

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi applauds Sbahle Mpisane for flaunting huge scar following horrific accident: "Embrace it"

Mzansi applauds Sbahle Mpisane for flaunting huge scar following horrific accident: "Embrace it"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Malema wants magistrate in his firearm case to recuse herself and EFF is backing him, SA not surprised

Malema wants magistrate in his firearm case to recuse herself and EFF is backing him, SA not surprised

Politics

3 years ago

EFF introduces R50 000 monthly reward system for its top performing leaders to be used on community projects

EFF introduces R50 000 monthly reward system for its top performing leaders to be used on community projects

Politics

3 years ago

Makeup artist recreates Doja Cat's Schiaparelli fashion show look, TikTok video gets over 14.8 million views

Makeup artist recreates Doja Cat's Schiaparelli fashion show look, TikTok video gets over 14.8 million views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman spent over 27 hours creating a makeup look that was inspired by Doja Cat. The TikTok video went viral and people were impressed by the long process.

Taxi driver hoping to be chartered accountant lands job as SAICA trainee, Mzansi celebrates his accomplishment

Taxi driver hoping to be chartered accountant lands job as SAICA trainee, Mzansi celebrates his accomplishment

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Mzansi applauded a taxi driver who got a second job at the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. His Twitter post was filled with well wishes.

Man pretending to be stay-at-home boyfriend shoots makeup tutorial, hilarious video gets over 900k views

Man pretending to be stay-at-home boyfriend shoots makeup tutorial, hilarious video gets over 900k views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Twitter video of a man doing his makeup while his girlfriend is at work went viral. Mzansi people loved the infectious laugh he had throughout the video.

Energetic teacher celebrates 100% pass rate of her subject, SA feels her vibe: "She loves what she does"

Energetic teacher celebrates 100% pass rate of her subject, SA feels her vibe: "She loves what she does"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A teacher performed a dance at her school assembly because all her student passed her subject. The school kids hyped her up and cheered in the TikTok video.

Msaki posts final gig guide before she quits entertainment industry for good, Mzansi heartbroken

Msaki posts final gig guide before she quits entertainment industry for good, Mzansi heartbroken

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi announced on Twitter the cities she will visit in her final musical tour before she gives up Showbiz. Fans were saddened by her decision to quit music.

Video of woman cleaning mogodu inside washing machine leaves Mzansi people disgusted

Video of woman cleaning mogodu inside washing machine leaves Mzansi people disgusted

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman posted how she cleans mogodu before cooking it and her method stunned people on Twitter. She used a washing machine and many disapproved her method.

Big Zulu's fan breaks down in tears after meeting rapper in heartwarming Instagram video

Big Zulu's fan breaks down in tears after meeting rapper in heartwarming Instagram video

Celebrities

3 years ago

Big Zulu gave an emotional fan a memorable moment at a restaurant when he comforted and took pictures with her. The touching video was posted on Instagram.

Makhadzi's wig falls off while flaunting her curves in swimsuit during her relaxing trip Venda

Makhadzi's wig falls off while flaunting her curves in swimsuit during her relaxing trip Venda

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi went back to her hometown in Venda to take some time off from work. The singer posted pictures and a video on Instagram relaxing and enjoying the sun.

Limpopo man arrested for allegedly killing his wife after her body was found in pit toilet, SA horrified

Limpopo man arrested for allegedly killing his wife after her body was found in pit toilet, SA horrified

South Africa

3 years ago

A Limpopo man is the main suspect in his wife's murder after her body was discovered in a pit toilet after she withdrew a domestic violence case against him.

Hilary Sekgota