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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"It's all mine": Only child celebrates inheritance with no sibling sharing drama, video trends

"It's all mine": Only child celebrates inheritance with no sibling sharing drama, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Case closed": Alleged throwback picture of young Chidimma Adetshina in Nigeria unearthed, fans talk

"Case closed": Alleged throwback picture of young Chidimma Adetshina in Nigeria unearthed, fans talk

People

a year ago

"I'd mop the ceiling": Domestic worker gets new car from generous employers, SA hyped by video

"I'd mop the ceiling": Domestic worker gets new car from generous employers, SA hyped by video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I was single for so long and picky: Woman shares tearful video about failed mjolo

"I was single for so long and picky: Woman shares tearful video about failed mjolo

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Never eating mogodu again": Microscopic view of uncooked tripe leaves Mzansi stunned

"Never eating mogodu again": Microscopic view of uncooked tripe leaves Mzansi stunned

People

a year ago

"I'm sure that box is older than the house": Ancient Eskom meter shows man flames, Mzansi trolls

"I'm sure that box is older than the house": Ancient Eskom meter shows man flames, Mzansi trolls

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I'm so disappointed": Student vents about ZCC badge and doek drama before exam in video

"I'm so disappointed": Student vents about ZCC badge and doek drama before exam in video

People

a year ago

A varsity student’s TikTok rant about being told to remove her ZCC badge and doek before an exam sparked mixed reactions online. The clip got over 100k views.

"Yoh this is a trap shame:" Motorists concerned about woman crying on the roadside, video stuns Mzansi

"Yoh this is a trap shame:" Motorists concerned about woman crying on the roadside, video stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral clip of a crying woman on the roadside left motorists concerned. The 511K-view video sparked debates about the potential dangers of helping strangers.

"We miss you on the field": RWC champion Faf de Klerk shares snap of wife and baby girl, fans react

"We miss you on the field": RWC champion Faf de Klerk shares snap of wife and baby girl, fans react

Rugby

a year ago

Faf de Klerk shared a sweet family snap with his wife Miné and baby girl Remi-Ré. The Instagram post left fans swooning and saying they miss him on the field.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi enjoys boys' night with Handrè Pollard, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi enjoys boys' night with Handrè Pollard, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi shared snaps of a healthy boys’ night in Cardiff with his Springbok teammates, leaving fans loving their bond and admiring his positive vibes.

"Your life will never be the same": Mzansi man dragged for disrespecting ZCC bishop's photo

"Your life will never be the same": Mzansi man dragged for disrespecting ZCC bishop's photo

People

a year ago

A man’s TikTok challenge with ZCC Bishop Lekganyane’s picture caused backlash. Viewers called the act disrespectful and demanded religious respect.

"Super impressed": Woman wows SA with final look of 3-metre Christmas tree decor in video

"Super impressed": Woman wows SA with final look of 3-metre Christmas tree decor in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A SA woman shared her Christmas tree decorating skills on TikTok, wowing fans with her three-metre Makro tree. The clip sparked major holiday inspiration.

"I am not buying a house anymore": Video of R20k 4-room modern shack sparks Mzansi's interest

"I am not buying a house anymore": Video of R20k 4-room modern shack sparks Mzansi's interest

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showcasing a R20k modern 4-room shack with stunning interiors gained 5.3M views. Mzansi people are buzzing with interest and questions!

"Sol was found shaking": Mzansi spots Sol Phenduka's lookalike busting aerobics moves in video

"Sol was found shaking": Mzansi spots Sol Phenduka's lookalike busting aerobics moves in video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a Sol Phenduka lookalike doing aerobics received 233k views. Mzansi people are cracking jokes and loving the uncanny resemblance!

"The denim dress, yoh": SA raves about woman's Shein Black Friday fashion finds in try-on video

"The denim dress, yoh": SA raves about woman's Shein Black Friday fashion finds in try-on video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s Shein try-on haul, featuring 5 dresses, tops, and shoes, has TikTok buzzing. Mzansi ladies loved her picks and raved about the denim dress!

Hilary Sekgota