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

DJ Sumbody's family perform cleansing ritual at crime scene in heartbreaking TikTok video

DJ Sumbody's family perform cleansing ritual at crime scene in heartbreaking TikTok video

Celebrities

3 years ago

"Waka Waka": FIFA World Cup opening ceremony takes Mzansi soccer fans down memory lane

"Waka Waka": FIFA World Cup opening ceremony takes Mzansi soccer fans down memory lane

South Africa

3 years ago

'Skeem Actress' Samukele Mkhize rumoured to be expecting first baby

'Skeem Actress' Samukele Mkhize rumoured to be expecting first baby

TV Shows

3 years ago

SA reacts to Eskom's announcement of Stage 5 loadshedding from Monday to Wednesday: "Close the country"

SA reacts to Eskom's announcement of Stage 5 loadshedding from Monday to Wednesday: "Close the country"

South Africa

3 years ago

Shudufhadzo Musida wins Glamour Award for 'Game Changer of the Year'

Shudufhadzo Musida wins Glamour Award for 'Game Changer of the Year'

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest mourns death of DJ Sumbody on Twitter, SA reacts: "He owed him money"

Cassper Nyovest mourns death of DJ Sumbody on Twitter, SA reacts: "He owed him money"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Elon Musk lifts Donald Trump's Twitter ban after poll results, tweeps split over decision: "Very dangerous"

Elon Musk lifts Donald Trump's Twitter ban after poll results, tweeps split over decision: "Very dangerous"

US

3 years ago

Elon Musk lifted Donald Trump's ban on Twitter after most voters decided that his account be reinstated. Some tweeps said the decision could be very dangerous.

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie celebrate pit bull turning 1, SA upset: "You people are heartless"

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie celebrate pit bull turning 1, SA upset: "You people are heartless"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie celebrated their pit bull turning a year old. SA called them out for keeping the dog as a pet and said it should be at SPCA.

SA reacts to bomb threats directed at Eskom's COO: "We don't care, we want electricity"

SA reacts to bomb threats directed at Eskom's COO: "We don't care, we want electricity"

South Africa

3 years ago

SA reacted on social media about the bomb threats directed at Eskom's COO in May. People said they don't care the issue and all they wanted was electricity.

Master KG and Makhadzi can't keep hands off each other during hot performance

Master KG and Makhadzi can't keep hands off each other during hot performance

Celebrities

3 years ago

Master KG and Makhadzi couldn't keep their hands off each other at a recent performance at Kalahari. Mzansi said they are serving couple goals and looked cute.

Truck driver crashes into kids' playground next to N3 and dies, SA horrified: "Play area must be moved"

Truck driver crashes into kids' playground next to N3 and dies, SA horrified: "Play area must be moved"

South Africa

3 years ago

A truck driver was involved in car accident on the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal and crashed into a kids playground. SA was horrified when they heard about it.

UK all set to welcome Ramaphosa on his state visit next week, SA unimpressed: "More loans loading"

UK all set to welcome Ramaphosa on his state visit next week, SA unimpressed: "More loans loading"

South Africa

3 years ago

The United Kingdom (UK) is ready to welcome Ramaphosa to their country on his state visit next week. SA people online are unimpressed and foresee more loans.

Young woman celebrates making it to 5th year of medical school, SA applauds: "May you win"

Young woman celebrates making it to 5th year of medical school, SA applauds: "May you win"

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A young woman celebrated making it to 5th year of medical school in a heartwarming post on Twitter. Her Mzansi followers congratulated her for working hard.

'Song of the year': K.O celebrates 'SETE' hitting 15 million views on YouTube & topping radio charts, SA awed

'Song of the year': K.O celebrates 'SETE' hitting 15 million views on YouTube & topping radio charts, SA awed

Music

3 years ago

K.O celebrates 'SETE' hitting 15 million views on YouTube and topping radio charts in SA. People on Twitter are calling it the Song of the Year amid its success

Makhadzi releases new album 'African Queen 2.0' and gets raving reviews from Mzansi

Makhadzi releases new album 'African Queen 2.0' and gets raving reviews from Mzansi

Music

3 years ago

Makhadzi released her new album 'African Queen 2.0' and got raving reviews from Mzansi. Her happy fans said the album is perfect for the coming festive season.

Hilary Sekgota