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

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Black Coffee sister gets reminded of sketchy past by tweeps after bashing Enhle Mbali: "She’s quick to forget"

Black Coffee sister gets reminded of sketchy past by tweeps after bashing Enhle Mbali: "She’s quick to forget"

Celebrities

3 years ago

L'vovo sends farewell message to Mampintsha from hospital, Mzansi heartbroken: "Speedy recovery"

L'vovo sends farewell message to Mampintsha from hospital, Mzansi heartbroken: "Speedy recovery"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Mampintsha's funeral: Babes Wodumo gives moving speech and forgives her mother-in-law

Mampintsha's funeral: Babes Wodumo gives moving speech and forgives her mother-in-law

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nick Cannon welcomes 12th baby with Alyssa Scott, social media reacts: "A whole football team"

Nick Cannon welcomes 12th baby with Alyssa Scott, social media reacts: "A whole football team"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mörda pens DJ Zinhle a love letter on Instagram to celebrate her special day: "You saved my life"

Mörda pens DJ Zinhle a love letter on Instagram to celebrate her special day: "You saved my life"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Pelé: Brazilian football legend dies at 82, tributes pour in from across the world: "One of the greatest ever"

Pelé: Brazilian football legend dies at 82, tributes pour in from across the world: "One of the greatest ever"

Football

3 years ago

DJ Tira encourages Babes Wodumo to revive her career at Mampintsha's memorial, SA agrees: "Best advice ever"

DJ Tira encourages Babes Wodumo to revive her career at Mampintsha's memorial, SA agrees: "Best advice ever"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Tira encouraged Babes Wodumo to revive her career during a speech at Mampintsha's memorial service. SA agreed and said he gave her the best advice ever.

Limpopo game farm robbed of US dollars, pounds and firearms, SA stunned: "A lot of Phala Phala branches"

Limpopo game farm robbed of US dollars, pounds and firearms, SA stunned: "A lot of Phala Phala branches"

South Africa

3 years ago

A game farm in Limpopo was robbed of US dollars pounds and firearms and ammunition. SA people said on social media that they are noticing a trend of theft.

DJ Black Coffee's sister defends him and calls Enhle Mbali a "horrible human" SA reacts: "Trying to get fame"

DJ Black Coffee's sister defends him and calls Enhle Mbali a "horrible human" SA reacts: "Trying to get fame"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Black Coffee's sister defended him on Twitter after he was bashed for abusing his wife. She called Enhle Mbali a horrible human who has caused a lot of pain.

Babes Wodumo honours Mampintsha at memorial service with dance, SA reacts: "Saying goodbye to him in style"

Babes Wodumo honours Mampintsha at memorial service with dance, SA reacts: "Saying goodbye to him in style"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Babes Wodumo was honoured Mampintsha at his memorial service with a dance and the video went viral. SA people Babes she was saying goodbye to him in style.

DJ Black Coffee faces backlash for saying Enhle Mbali falsely accused him of GBV: "Stop playing the victim"

DJ Black Coffee faces backlash for saying Enhle Mbali falsely accused him of GBV: "Stop playing the victim"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Black Coffee faces backlash on Twitter for saying Enhle Mbali falsely accused him of GBV. SA reacted, and many people said he should stop playing the victim.

Video of Big Brother Mzansi stars Mpho wa Badimo and Themba Broly spark marriage rumours

Video of Big Brother Mzansi stars Mpho wa Badimo and Themba Broly spark marriage rumours

Celebrities

3 years ago

A video of Bog Brother Mzansi stars Mpho wa Badimo and Themba Broly sparked marriage rumours on social media. SA people wrote in the comments their opinions.

Video of Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch's baby playing piano warms Mzansi's heart: "Our national baby"

Video of Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch's baby playing piano warms Mzansi's heart: "Our national baby"

Celebrities

3 years ago

A video of Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch's baby playing the piano warmed Mzansi's heart. People said the child belonged to the nation in the comments.

Boksburg Explosion: Lesufi gives NPA until Friday to charge truck driver, SA reacts: "Evidence, not emotions"

Boksburg Explosion: Lesufi gives NPA until Friday to charge truck driver, SA reacts: "Evidence, not emotions"

South Africa

3 years ago

Lesufi has given the NPA until Friday to charge the gas tanker driver whose vehicle exploded in Boksburg. SA reacted online and said Lesufi is led by emotions.

Carl Niehaus says the ANC is dead and buried following his expulsion, SA reacts: "His licking his wounds"

Carl Niehaus says the ANC is dead and buried following his expulsion, SA reacts: "His licking his wounds"

Politics

3 years ago

Carl Niehaus said the ANC is dead and buried after he was expelled from the party. SA reacted on social media and many people said he's licking his wounds.

Hilary Sekgota