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

3076 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"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

"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

"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

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

"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

"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!

"Country is a joke": CIT robber signals locals to grab leftover cash, viral video stuns Mzansi

"Country is a joke": CIT robber signals locals to grab leftover cash, viral video stuns Mzansi

People

a year ago

A video of a Diepkloof cash-in-transit robber calling the community to share money got 1.6M views, with South Africans on TikTok debating his actions.

"She just wanted a selfie with the cake": Mom's low-key birthday celebration in video moves SA

"She just wanted a selfie with the cake": Mom's low-key birthday celebration in video moves SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom’s low-key birthday celebration with her kids, shared in a sweet TikTok video, gained 236K views. Mzansi loved her humble and heartfelt moment.

"After all the memories we shared": Mzansi man shows painful moment of losing car to the bank

"After all the memories we shared": Mzansi man shows painful moment of losing car to the bank

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man returning his VW TSI to the bank gained 209K views. Mzansi people shared encouragement and financial advice in the comments.

"Ah sister, we are judging": Mzansi cringes at woman’s dark confessions in viral video

"Ah sister, we are judging": Mzansi cringes at woman’s dark confessions in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s TikTok confessions, including paying rent despite being chowed by her landlord, have SA talking. The clip has 871K views and 4K comments.

"Bengimthanda lengane": Heartbroken man cries in a taxi over failed mjolo, video gets Mzansi talking

"Bengimthanda lengane": Heartbroken man cries in a taxi over failed mjolo, video gets Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man crying in a taxi over a failed relationship gained 330K views. Mzansi people laughed and sympathised with his mjolo heartbreak.

Hilary Sekgota