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

3051 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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.

"One day is one day": Malome captured window shopping supercars, video gets Mzansi people talking

"One day is one day": Malome captured window shopping supercars, video gets Mzansi people talking

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of an elderly man admiring supercars has tugged at heartstrings. It also sparked lighthearted speculation from Mzansi people about his finances.

"My gardener makes more a month": Popular restaurant employee's salary unveiled in video stuns SA

"My gardener makes more a month": Popular restaurant employee's salary unveiled in video stuns SA

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a fast-food restaurant employee revealing his monthly pay left Mzansi stunned. It sparked conversations about the low income in retail jobs.

"True mbokodo": Mom’s recycling hustle leads to construction of beautiful family home, SA claps

"True mbokodo": Mom’s recycling hustle leads to construction of beautiful family home, SA claps

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared the heartwarming story of her mom building a house using recycling earnings. The video of her determiantion left South Africans inspired.

"You need to water it": SA in stitches over woman’s online Christmas tree shopping disaster in video

"You need to water it": SA in stitches over woman’s online Christmas tree shopping disaster in video

People

a year ago

A woman’s online Christmas tree order turned into a hilarious fail. The TikTok video left Mzansi people cracking jokes about its skinny, branchless look.

"I would start crying": Woman's taxi ride turns awkward when madala starts flirting, video stuns SA

"I would start crying": Woman's taxi ride turns awkward when madala starts flirting, video stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a young woman’s awkward taxi ride with a persistent older man has left Mzansi amused and empathetic. Viewers could feel her frustration.

"What a gorgeous little family": Eben Etzebeth and wife bring festive glow to their home

"What a gorgeous little family": Eben Etzebeth and wife bring festive glow to their home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Springbok Eben Etzebeth and wife Anlia showed off their Christmas spirit in a TikTok video. They rocked matching pyjamas, festive decor, and wholesome vibes.

"They are so adorable": Grade R graduation procession in Cape Town streets warms hearts online

"They are so adorable": Grade R graduation procession in Cape Town streets warms hearts online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Grade R graduation procession held in the Cape Town streets captured SA people's hearts on TikTok. The adorable kiddos marched proudly in caps and gowns.

Hilary Sekgota