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

3051 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"It can only be God": Woman levels up from renting to becoming a homeowner, pictures inspire Mzansi

"It can only be God": Woman levels up from renting to becoming a homeowner, pictures inspire Mzansi

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"So impressed": Woman shares tutorial for easy homemade apricot jam, SA amazed by recipe videos

"So impressed": Woman shares tutorial for easy homemade apricot jam, SA amazed by recipe videos

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I can’t breathe": Woman devastated after bank repossesses car on freeway, video sparks opinions

"I can’t breathe": Woman devastated after bank repossesses car on freeway, video sparks opinions

People

a year ago

"Used to be filled with animals": Woman's trip to Pretoria Zoo has SA stressed, video goes viral

"Used to be filled with animals": Woman's trip to Pretoria Zoo has SA stressed, video goes viral

People

a year ago

"Don't come here crying:" SA warns young man excited about a car on Shein's website

"Don't come here crying:" SA warns young man excited about a car on Shein's website

People

a year ago

"Your supervisors are not happy": SA worried about man partying hard at company event in viral video

"Your supervisors are not happy": SA worried about man partying hard at company event in viral video

People

a year ago

"That's so sweet": Woman surprises grandmother with KFC meal after 2 years apart, video melts hearts

"That's so sweet": Woman surprises grandmother with KFC meal after 2 years apart, video melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman reunited with her grandmother after two years. She surprised her with a KFC meal and shared their heartfelt video moment on TikTok.

"She's regretting everything": Bride’s expressions at wedding spark speculations, video goes viral

"She's regretting everything": Bride’s expressions at wedding spark speculations, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video of an interracial wedding in a village setting has social media buzzing. The bride's expressions have left viewers debating her thoughts.

"You're very rich": 25-year-old surprises Mzansi with valuable things he owns

"You're very rich": 25-year-old surprises Mzansi with valuable things he owns

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man shared his "most expensive things" on TikTok that inspired South Africans. His heartfelt list of faith, health, peace, and God left Mzansi touched.

"Siya Kolisi had no right": Daring springbok breaks into woman's home in middle of night, SA jokes

"Siya Kolisi had no right": Daring springbok breaks into woman's home in middle of night, SA jokes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A daring springbok left a woman in shock after breaking into her home. The wild visit captured in a TikTok video sparked jokes about the rugby team.

"Being buried dizzy is crazy": Video of spinning casket at extravagant funeral stuns netizens

"Being buried dizzy is crazy": Video of spinning casket at extravagant funeral stuns netizens

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A funeral video of a spinning casket shocked TikTok users. People shared heated opnions about the extravagant send-off that received 5 million views.

"Return it later": Mom forced to buy pricey jacket after son's epic store tantrum in video

"Return it later": Mom forced to buy pricey jacket after son's epic store tantrum in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A relatable mom shared how her son's tantrum led her to buy an expensive jacket. The hilarious video sparked relatable stories from parents online.

Cape Town Fashion Week: Mia le Roux hangs out with Dr Esther Mahlangu, pictures leave fans swooning

Cape Town Fashion Week: Mia le Roux hangs out with Dr Esther Mahlangu, pictures leave fans swooning

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Miss SA Mia Le Roux and Dr Esther Mahlangu wowed at Cape Town Fashion Week, blending elegance with cultural representation. The pictures left fans in awe!

"Call Mr Moloto": Daughter confronts mom for coming home at midnight, video entertains Mzansi

"Call Mr Moloto": Daughter confronts mom for coming home at midnight, video entertains Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman hilariously confronted her mother for coming home late in a TikTok video. Mzansi people on the platform were entertained by the role reversal.

"She believed her own lie": Young lady executes jail prank on family members with amazing skill

"She believed her own lie": Young lady executes jail prank on family members with amazing skill

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady pranked her family with a fake jail story, showing her acting skills. Her TikTok video received 463K views and 65K likes and left netizens entertained.

Hilary Sekgota