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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"Thank you on their behalf": Shoprite employees win hearts with kindness towards elderly customers

"Thank you on their behalf": Shoprite employees win hearts with kindness towards elderly customers

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Girl you are too cool": Mzansi woman channels inner pantsula for maternity shoot in TikTok video

"Girl you are too cool": Mzansi woman channels inner pantsula for maternity shoot in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"So valuable": Woman offers pink Checkers mini trolley for 2-bedroom house, Mzansi amused by post

"So valuable": Woman offers pink Checkers mini trolley for 2-bedroom house, Mzansi amused by post

People

a year ago

"Nothing toxic about this": Video of woman explaining cheating to boyfriend sparks heated debate

"Nothing toxic about this": Video of woman explaining cheating to boyfriend sparks heated debate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Miss Universe 2024: Video of Miss South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in Mexico gets internet hyped

Miss Universe 2024: Video of Miss South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in Mexico gets internet hyped

People

a year ago

"So special": Daughter's emotional homecoming for dad’s 50th bday warms hearts on TikTok

"So special": Daughter's emotional homecoming for dad’s 50th bday warms hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Now I can retire": Man celebrates completing Checkers mini toys collection in TikTok video

"Now I can retire": Man celebrates completing Checkers mini toys collection in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user showcased his complete Checkers mini toy collection and jokingly said he can now retire. The fun video sparked mixed reactions online.

"He just got what he wanted": Woman cries about sudden end of relationship, video sparks sympathy

"He just got what he wanted": Woman cries about sudden end of relationship, video sparks sympathy

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared her heartbreak story in an emotional TikTok vide. The burst into tears because of her two-week relationship that took a sudden turn.

"Humanity at its best": Teacher gives update on new house being built for needy pupils in video

"Humanity at its best": Teacher gives update on new house being built for needy pupils in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A caring teacher shared his journey of building a new home for three learners living in cramped shacks. The video moved South Africans on TikTok.

"You're too beautiful to be hurt": Emotional breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs supporter trends

"You're too beautiful to be hurt": Emotional breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs supporter trends

Football

a year ago

A Chiefs supporter was caught on camera crying after a crushing 4-0 defeat by Sundowns. The video sparked reactions and 1.1 million views on TikTok.

"We can't keep defending you": Gloria Ngcobo attempts the ‘Pabi Jo' dance in funny video

"We can't keep defending you": Gloria Ngcobo attempts the ‘Pabi Jo' dance in funny video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Social media star Gloria Ngcobo joined the 'Pabi Jo' dance challenge on TikTok, but her hilarious attempt is getting all the laughs with 1.3 million views.

TikTok star Mo surprises wife Gogo on 27th birthday, videos leave Mzansi swooning

TikTok star Mo surprises wife Gogo on 27th birthday, videos leave Mzansi swooning

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Gogo celebrated her 27th birthday with an unforgettable surprise from Mo, featuring stunning decorations and heartfelt moments shared in a TikTok video.

"Boy is a warrior": Young man shows incredible bravery against robbers, SA amazed

"Boy is a warrior": Young man shows incredible bravery against robbers, SA amazed

People

a year ago

A young man's courageous attempt to recover his stolen phones from robbers in the Free State is trending on X. The videos sparked sympathy and admiration.

"How old is the licence?": Woman wrecks car right after leaving dealership, video stuns Mzansi

"How old is the licence?": Woman wrecks car right after leaving dealership, video stuns Mzansi

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A woman crashed her car right after leaving the dealership. The incident was captured in a video that has gone viral. SA is stressed about the costs of the accident.

"Thank God you are alive": Mzansi woman shows angry ex-boyfriend destroying property in viral video

"Thank God you are alive": Mzansi woman shows angry ex-boyfriend destroying property in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's TikTok video showing her ex-boyfriend destroying her property has gone viral. It raised online concerns for her safety after their breakup.

Hilary Sekgota