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

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Former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke encourages journalists to keep exposing government corruption

Former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke encourages journalists to keep exposing government corruption

South Africa

3 years ago

National lottery is searching for lucky FNB customer who won R28m

National lottery is searching for lucky FNB customer who won R28m

South Africa

3 years ago

Man performs unbelievable tricks with his beer belly in TikTok video

Man performs unbelievable tricks with his beer belly in TikTok video

South Africa

3 years ago

Limpopo police arrest suspected livestock thief following Intense car chase

Limpopo police arrest suspected livestock thief following Intense car chase

South Africa

3 years ago

Mzansi people reminisce about Denise Zimba’s days on 'V Entertainment'

Mzansi people reminisce about Denise Zimba’s days on 'V Entertainment'

Celebrities

3 years ago

Amapiano songstress Boohle buys new Mercedes Benz V-Class & celebrates with her followers

Amapiano songstress Boohle buys new Mercedes Benz V-Class & celebrates with her followers

Celebrities

3 years ago

Transport committee wants Fikile Mbalula to explain what really happened to the driver's licence card machine

Transport committee wants Fikile Mbalula to explain what really happened to the driver's licence card machine

South Africa

3 years ago

Parliament's transport committee is not satisfied with Fikile Mbalula's reason that the only driver's card printing machine broke down because of loadshedding.

SA react to surgeon & volunteers resigning from Helen Joseph Hospital: "Upsetting"

SA react to surgeon & volunteers resigning from Helen Joseph Hospital: "Upsetting"

South Africa

3 years ago

A renowned surgeon resigned from Helen Joseph Hospital, this has raised alarms that the public sector is losing expertise. SA praise the doctor for her service.

Zoleka Mandela joins Tinder to find a rich man amid her cancer diagnosis

Zoleka Mandela joins Tinder to find a rich man amid her cancer diagnosis

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zoleka Mandela shared with her followers that she joined Tinder to look for a rich man. Her fans are happy to see her in good spirits while battling cancer.

Second Makhanda prisoner escapee caught hiding in bushes

Second Makhanda prisoner escapee caught hiding in bushes

South Africa

3 years ago

The police in the Eastern Cape recaptured the second prisoner who escaped from the Makhanda correctional facility. The five other escapees are still at large.

K.O celebrates 'Sete' hitting 10 million views on YouTube with inspiring message

K.O celebrates 'Sete' hitting 10 million views on YouTube with inspiring message

Celebrities

3 years ago

K.O shared with his followers that Sete has reached 10 million views on Instagram. The rapper posted a video celebrating his achievement with his proud fans.

Cassper Nyovest mesmerised by former Big Brother Mzansi, Naledi Mogadime's beauty

Cassper Nyovest mesmerised by former Big Brother Mzansi, Naledi Mogadime's beauty

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest praised the women of South Africa for their beauty after seeing Naledi Mogadime's stunning pictures. Mzansi agreed with the rapper on Twitter.

Giraffe kills toddler & critically injures mother at KZN game park, SA in disbelief

Giraffe kills toddler & critically injures mother at KZN game park, SA in disbelief

South Africa

3 years ago

A giraffe killed a toddler & injured her mother critically at a game park in Kwa-Zulu Natal. SA is said that the baby died but insists that wild animals should

Polygamist Musa Mseleku says people should stay away from having several partners

Polygamist Musa Mseleku says people should stay away from having several partners

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Musa Mseleku gave surprising advice to the masses about polygamous relationships. He told people to only do it if they want big families and build a legacy.

Unathi Nkayi shows Minnie Dlamini love after she posted jaw-dropping pictures on Instagram

Unathi Nkayi shows Minnie Dlamini love after she posted jaw-dropping pictures on Instagram

Celebrities

3 years ago

Unathi Nkayi showed her celeb friend Minnie Dlamini love for her banging body after she posted Instagram pictures in a swimsuit. Her fans also gave her love.

Hilary Sekgota