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

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Man works on a riddle to figure out dream girl's number, internet share mixed reactions: "It’s not worth it"

Man works on a riddle to figure out dream girl's number, internet share mixed reactions: "It’s not worth it"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Pics of The Spade Hotel in Khayelitsha attracts many customers but Mzansi people worried about the crime

Pics of The Spade Hotel in Khayelitsha attracts many customers but Mzansi people worried about the crime

South Africa

3 years ago

Man collapses after finding out his girlfriend cheated with his boss, Mzansi stunned: "She has no remorse"

Man collapses after finding out his girlfriend cheated with his boss, Mzansi stunned: "She has no remorse"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Ramaphosa and Mantashe dragged to court about the country's energy act, SA reacts : "Ramaphosa is untouchable"

Ramaphosa and Mantashe dragged to court about the country's energy act, SA reacts : "Ramaphosa is untouchable"

South Africa

3 years ago

Mzansi woman gets dragged for saying men with smart shopper cards are embarrassing: "It's not for dumb people"

Mzansi woman gets dragged for saying men with smart shopper cards are embarrassing: "It's not for dumb people"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Video of baby and puppy fiercely playing around raises eyebrows online: "I don't think it is funny"

Video of baby and puppy fiercely playing around raises eyebrows online: "I don't think it is funny"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Picture of little girl napping in a plastic tub with laundry goes viral: "Kids can teach us a lot"

Picture of little girl napping in a plastic tub with laundry goes viral: "Kids can teach us a lot"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A picture of a little girl napping in a plastic tub with laundry inside went viral on social media. Mzansi people said kids can teach them a lot about life.

Mzansi snake rescuer catches massive 2.9m black mamba in a tree, social media users applaud his bravery

Mzansi snake rescuer catches massive 2.9m black mamba in a tree, social media users applaud his bravery

People

3 years ago

Nick Evans the snake rescuer caught a massive black mamba at a residence in KZN. Social media users applauded the man's bravery and for handling it with care.

Video of men riding horses at a KFC drive-thru leaves SA laughing out loud: "Beauty of being a Mosotho"

Video of men riding horses at a KFC drive-thru leaves SA laughing out loud: "Beauty of being a Mosotho"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video of men riding horses at a KFC drive-thru in the Free State left SA laughing out loud. People praised them for representing their Sotho culture.

TikTok video montage of interracial couple married for 45 years warms people's hearts and gets 6 million views

TikTok video montage of interracial couple married for 45 years warms people's hearts and gets 6 million views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video montage of an interracial couple warmed people's hearts on TikTok. Their 45-year married life journey had people worldwide believing in love again.

Big Brother Titans trends after Mzansi and Nigerian netizens tweeted their excitement about beginning of show

Big Brother Titans trends after Mzansi and Nigerian netizens tweeted their excitement about beginning of show

TV Shows

3 years ago

Big Brother Titans trended on Twitter after Mzansi and Nigerian netizens tweeted about the beginning of the show, and their excitement to see the housemates.

KZN driver killed on the N2 highway after running out of fuel, citizens horrified: "So heartless"

KZN driver killed on the N2 highway after running out of fuel, citizens horrified: "So heartless"

South Africa

3 years ago

A KZN driver was killed on the N2 highway after he ran out of fuel at night. Citizens were horrified by the incident, and they called the criminals heartless.

Woman irons dress with a pot heated on gas stove after loadshedding hit, many impressed by viral video

Woman irons dress with a pot heated on gas stove after loadshedding hit, many impressed by viral video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A lady ironed her clothes with a pot heated on a gas stove after her home was hit by loadshedding. Mzansi people were impressed by her helpful viral video.

Mzansi praises Nakedi Ribane for her iconic role as Senthaolele on social media: "Our very on Brooke Logan"

Mzansi praises Nakedi Ribane for her iconic role as Senthaolele on social media: "Our very on Brooke Logan"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi praised Nakedi Ribane for her iconic role as Senthaolele on 'Bophelo Ke Semphekgo'. Social media users said she was the SA version of Brooke Logan.

Caster Semenya and her wife celebrate 6 years of wedded bliss, Mzansi reacts: "This girl is a champion"

Caster Semenya and her wife celebrate 6 years of wedded bliss, Mzansi reacts: "This girl is a champion"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Caster Semenya and her wife celebrated 6 years of wedded bliss and the athlete posted a picture on Instagram to mark the occasion. Mzansi congratulated them.

Hilary Sekgota