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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"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

"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

"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

"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

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

"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

"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.

"Love their jeans as a tall girlie: Woman flexes R8k Fashion Nova haul, SA reacts clothing video

"Love their jeans as a tall girlie: Woman flexes R8k Fashion Nova haul, SA reacts clothing video

People

a year ago

A South African woman’s R8k Fashion Nova haul featuring chic dresses, handbags, and tops got 60k TikTok views and left Mzansi buzzing about her style.

"From res life to broken door": Student shares struggle of returning home to broken pit toilet

"From res life to broken door": Student shares struggle of returning home to broken pit toilet

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A student went on TikTok to vent about using a broken pit toilet after returning home from res life. The video struck a chord with Mzansi people.

"Please come decorate my RDP": Elegant interior decor of woman's shack leaves SA in awe

"Please come decorate my RDP": Elegant interior decor of woman's shack leaves SA in awe

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman transformed her shack into a stunning Pinterest-worthy space, impressing Mzansi with her stylish black-and-white decor and elegant touches.

"He warned you": Cat's dramatic escape from bath time has internet in stitches, video goes viral

"He warned you": Cat's dramatic escape from bath time has internet in stitches, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A cat’s bath-time video had netizens cracking up as it made dramatic sounds and climbed a shower curtain in protest, racking up over 3M views online.

"I am here for the walls": Polokwane man gives virtual tour of stunning houses in rural area

"I am here for the walls": Polokwane man gives virtual tour of stunning houses in rural area

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A virtual tour of Limpopo’s “rural suburb” has Mzansi gushing over its stunning homes. Netizens call for better roads and infrastructure support.

"Come back home baby girl": Chidimma Adetshina's meet and greet with fans sparks chatter

"Come back home baby girl": Chidimma Adetshina's meet and greet with fans sparks chatter

People

a year ago

A video of Chidimma Adetshina meeting fans went viral, sparking praise and conversations about her life after Miss Universe. Fans are buzzing on TikTok.

"You really won here": Woman shows heartwarming WhatsApp chats with her dad, Mzansi swoons

"You really won here": Woman shows heartwarming WhatsApp chats with her dad, Mzansi swoons

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user shared adorable WhatsApp chats with her dad, revealing their close bond. Mzansi people loved the healthy and supportive relationship.

"Scam from day one": Price switch-up in video has SA feeling duped by Black Friday deals

"Scam from day one": Price switch-up in video has SA feeling duped by Black Friday deals

People

a year ago

A man revealed hidden prices under Black Friday tags. The video sparked an online debate about the authenticity of shopping deals in South Africa.

Hilary Sekgota