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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"Marriage won't last": Jealous groom stops man from hugging his bride, video gets Mzansi talking

"Marriage won't last": Jealous groom stops man from hugging his bride, video gets Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Performing miracles": Hairstylist gives client with hair loss amazing 360 lace ponytail makeover

"Performing miracles": Hairstylist gives client with hair loss amazing 360 lace ponytail makeover

People

a year ago

"Capitec hardly wins": R77M PowerBall prize goes to lucky Nedbank customer, lotto players frustrated

"Capitec hardly wins": R77M PowerBall prize goes to lucky Nedbank customer, lotto players frustrated

People

a year ago

"Understood the assignment": Woman shows Dis-Chem’s Black Friday deals on beauty products

"Understood the assignment": Woman shows Dis-Chem’s Black Friday deals on beauty products

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The mother knew": Chicken feet ice-cream prank leaves family gasping for air, video goes viral

"The mother knew": Chicken feet ice-cream prank leaves family gasping for air, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I’m crying": American woman shows gluten-free meal she was served in Soweto, video sparks debate

"I’m crying": American woman shows gluten-free meal she was served in Soweto, video sparks debate

People

a year ago

"Winning is in our DNA": Mogau Ramaila makes South Africa proud with Miss Teen World victory

"Winning is in our DNA": Mogau Ramaila makes South Africa proud with Miss Teen World victory

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Mogau Ramaila made South Africa proud by bringing the Miss Teen World title back home. This is the third consecutive year Mzansi has won the title.

"Don't walk but run:" Plug for affordable and stylish Jet linen outfits leaves SA ladies raving

"Don't walk but run:" Plug for affordable and stylish Jet linen outfits leaves SA ladies raving

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showcasing trendy linen outfits under R260 has Mzansi buzzing. The affordable styles found at a Jet in Limpopo are a hit with local ladies.

"Fuelling the rich rumours": Woman's decision to date Venda guy pays off with stunning dream house

"Fuelling the rich rumours": Woman's decision to date Venda guy pays off with stunning dream house

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman showed off the dream house her Venda bae is building for them, and TikTok is obsessed. The modern design has left lots of Mzansi people amazed.

"Part two please": Village comes alive when generous man delivers new car to fiancée in video

"Part two please": Village comes alive when generous man delivers new car to fiancée in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man’s car delivery for his fiancée had the whole village buzzing. The TikTok clip, with over 2.5 million views, has ladies wishing for their own generous husbands.

"When raised by strict parents": Young Woman captured pulling a sneaky outfit change in viral video

"When raised by strict parents": Young Woman captured pulling a sneaky outfit change in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman swapped her long skirt for a short one after leaving home in a viral TikTok, sparking laughs and debates about strict parenting in Mzansi.

"This is educational": Man breaks down R241k cost of building unfinished house in Limpopo in video

"This is educational": Man breaks down R241k cost of building unfinished house in Limpopo in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African man shared a detailed breakdown of how he spent R241k building his house. The video inspires gratitude and interest across TikTok.

"She has a bright future": Preschooler’s eloquent graduation speech in viral video melts hearts

"She has a bright future": Preschooler’s eloquent graduation speech in viral video melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A little girl named Boikano Ledwaba’s eloquent graduation speech has Mzansi swooning. The adorable preschooler’s TikTok clip has 484k views and counting!

"Give that man his R20": Street hustler's funny sign at traffic stop has Mzansi people in tears

"Give that man his R20": Street hustler's funny sign at traffic stop has Mzansi people in tears

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man’s funny sign asking for R20 for a DNA test went viral on TikTok/ Mzansi was amazed by the phara's clever tactic to solicit money from motorists.

"Finally signing my 1st employment contract": Accounting graduate bags a job in Cape Town

"Finally signing my 1st employment contract": Accounting graduate bags a job in Cape Town

Women Empowerment

a year ago

An accounting graduate celebrated signing her first job contract at Deloitte. The heartwarming TikTok video made Mzansi proud and inspired many.

Hilary Sekgota