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

Author's articles

Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, social media reacts: "World owes Megan an apology"

Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, social media reacts: "World owes Megan an apology"

Celebrities

3 years ago

SANParks to implement polygraph testing policy for game rangers, SA reacts: "Lie detector can be beaten"

SANParks to implement polygraph testing policy for game rangers, SA reacts: "Lie detector can be beaten"

South Africa

3 years ago

Sizwe Dhlomo flaunts his Olympic sized swimming pool, Mzansi loves how clean it is: "Perfectly clear"

Sizwe Dhlomo flaunts his Olympic sized swimming pool, Mzansi loves how clean it is: "Perfectly clear"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Eskom to reduce loadshedding to Stage 3 on Saturday, SA frustrated: "Can you allow us to enjoy Christmas"

Eskom to reduce loadshedding to Stage 3 on Saturday, SA frustrated: "Can you allow us to enjoy Christmas"

South Africa

3 years ago

Judith Sephuma celebrates Somizi's birthday with video post of their duet song, SA reacts: "Song is perfect"

Judith Sephuma celebrates Somizi's birthday with video post of their duet song, SA reacts: "Song is perfect"

Music

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest says goodbye to loadshedding and installs solar panels at his house: "Get ready for Stage 8"

Cassper Nyovest says goodbye to loadshedding and installs solar panels at his house: "Get ready for Stage 8"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Proud Zulu man impresses Mzansi with fire song, people beg him to release it: "What a confidence booster"

Proud Zulu man impresses Mzansi with fire song, people beg him to release it: "What a confidence booster"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A proud Zulu man impressed Mzansi with a fire song performed on a TikTok video. People begged him to release the track because it boosted their confidence.

Vibey gogo learns how to DJ in her living room, Mzansi amazed: "The real DBN Gogo"

Vibey gogo learns how to DJ in her living room, Mzansi amazed: "The real DBN Gogo"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A vibey gogo learned how to DJ in her living room and the TikTok video is going viral. Mzansi was amazed by the clip, and many called her the real Durban Gogo.

Nkosazana Daughter stuns Mzansi with body while doing the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge: "Drop dead gorgeous"

Nkosazana Daughter stuns Mzansi with body while doing the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge: "Drop dead gorgeous"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nkosazana Daughter stunned Mzansi with her beautiful body while doing the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge. People on social media said she was drop dead gorgeous.

'Skeem Saam' actress Elizabeth Serunye praised by Mzansi for remarkable performance on the show

'Skeem Saam' actress Elizabeth Serunye praised by Mzansi for remarkable performance on the show

TV Shows

3 years ago

Skeem Saam actress Elizabeth Serunye was praised by Mzansi for her remarkable performance on the TV show. People on social media said her acting was convincing.

ANC called out for not being inclusive to LGBTQI+ community in new NEC, SA confused

ANC called out for not being inclusive to LGBTQI+ community in new NEC, SA confused

Politics

3 years ago

The ANC was called out for not being inclusive to the LGBTQI+ community in the newly elected NEC. SA was confused and reacted with questions on social media.

Tony and Sthandiwe Kgoroge celebrate 21st wedding anniversary with a throwback video, Mzansi inspired

Tony and Sthandiwe Kgoroge celebrate 21st wedding anniversary with a throwback video, Mzansi inspired

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tony and Sthandiwe Kgoroge celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary and posted a throwback video on Instagram. SA people were inspired by their enduring union.

'RHOD' star Londie London shares Christmas photoshoot pics taken with her cute babies on Instagram

'RHOD' star Londie London shares Christmas photoshoot pics taken with her cute babies on Instagram

Celebrities

3 years ago

The 'RHOD' star Londie London shared Christmas photoshoot pics taken with her cute babies on Instagram. The TV star's followers commented on the stunning snaps.

Shauwn Mkhize flies more than 20 family members to the Maldives, SA in awe: "Wish I was part of your family"

Shauwn Mkhize flies more than 20 family members to the Maldives, SA in awe: "Wish I was part of your family"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Shauwn Mkhize flew over 20 of her family members to the Maldives for a holiday. SA was awed by the pictures and some wished they were a part of their family.

Cassper Nyovest acknowledges upcoming rapper who dedicated a song to him, SA clap: "Flowers well deserved"

Cassper Nyovest acknowledges upcoming rapper who dedicated a song to him, SA clap: "Flowers well deserved"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest acknowledged an upcoming rapper who dedicated a song to him in a viral TikTok Video. SA applauded Cassper and said he deserved the flowers.

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