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

Mom pranks little girl with TikTok filter and her shock in funny video goes viral: "She is so confused"

Mom pranks little girl with TikTok filter and her shock in funny video goes viral: "She is so confused"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Mampintsha's mom furious with Babes Wodumo after their brief reconciliation, SA reacts: "So much drama"

Mampintsha's mom furious with Babes Wodumo after their brief reconciliation, SA reacts: "So much drama"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Bonang Matheba loses Miss Universe gig to 4 other hosts, Mzansi is outraged: "They don’t deserve it"

Bonang Matheba loses Miss Universe gig to 4 other hosts, Mzansi is outraged: "They don’t deserve it"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Somizi's European trip with mystery friend raises eyebrows online: "Don't do another proposal"

Somizi's European trip with mystery friend raises eyebrows online: "Don't do another proposal"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest takes part in the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge and funny video goes viral: "A whole mood"

Cassper Nyovest takes part in the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge and funny video goes viral: "A whole mood"

Celebrities

3 years ago

President Ramaphosa says 2023 is year of renewal, SA reacts: "Must be the year of service delivery"

President Ramaphosa says 2023 is year of renewal, SA reacts: "Must be the year of service delivery"

South Africa

3 years ago

Video of Babes Wodumo's club performance causes drama on social media: "Lyrics leave a very bad taste"

Video of Babes Wodumo's club performance causes drama on social media: "Lyrics leave a very bad taste"

Celebrities

3 years ago

A video of Babes Wodumo's club performance caused drama on social media. Mzansi people said the lyrics of her song was in poor taste after Mampintsha's death.

Boksburg Explosion: Driver and trucking company cleared of wrongdoing, SA reacts: "Government is to blame"

Boksburg Explosion: Driver and trucking company cleared of wrongdoing, SA reacts: "Government is to blame"

South Africa

3 years ago

The gas tanker driver and trucking company were cleared of any wrongdoing in the Boksburg explosion. SA reacted on social media and may blame the government.

DJ Zinhle and Moozlie's trip to Cape Town causes talks about their friendship: "Where is Pearl Thusi?"

DJ Zinhle and Moozlie's trip to Cape Town causes talks about their friendship: "Where is Pearl Thusi?"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle and Moozlie's trip to Cape Town caused a stir on social media about their growing friendship. Mzansi people kept asking why Pearl Thusi was not there.

Family sings cheerful birthday song for 8-year-old girl, Mzansi loves their vibe: "Spur was found shaking"

Family sings cheerful birthday song for 8-year-old girl, Mzansi loves their vibe: "Spur was found shaking"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A family sang a cheerful birthday song for an 8-year-old girl and and the wholesome TikTok video went viral. Mzansi people loved the whole family's cool vibe.

'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela ventures into DJing and posts video from her gig, fans clap

'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela ventures into DJing and posts video from her gig, fans clap

Celebrities

3 years ago

'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela has ventured into being a DJ and posted a video on Instagram of her first gig. Her fans clapped for her in the comments.

A closer look at Unathi Nkayi's Intense fitness routine that transformed her perfect body

A closer look at Unathi Nkayi's Intense fitness routine that transformed her perfect body

Celebrities

3 years ago

Unathi Nkayi has been praised for her banging body, but the star puts in a lot of time at the gym to get her chiselled body. Her fitness videos are inspiring.

Mzansi man creates homemade spa in his backyard to experience soft life, people clap: "Cheers to self-love"

Mzansi man creates homemade spa in his backyard to experience soft life, people clap: "Cheers to self-love"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Mzansi man created a homemade spa in his backyard to personally experience the soft life. People clapped for him in the comments for prioritising self-love.

Pearl Thusi posts DJ Zinhle's baby bump and writes her a sweet message, SA reacts: "Such an amazing heart"

Pearl Thusi posts DJ Zinhle's baby bump and writes her a sweet message, SA reacts: "Such an amazing heart"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Pearl Thusi posted a picture of DJ Zinhle with a baby bump and wished her a happy birthday. SA reacted with confusion and some said she had an amazing heart.

Police kill 4 'most wanted' criminals in Durban, SA applauds the officers: "Well done SAPS"

Police kill 4 'most wanted' criminals in Durban, SA applauds the officers: "Well done SAPS"

South Africa

3 years ago

Police killed the four most wanted criminals in Durban during a shootout. SA applauded the officers on social media for removing them from the streets forever.

Hilary Sekgota