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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"No fear of judgment": Man rocking 'Gucci' drip caught off guard by bread prices, video goes viral

"No fear of judgment": Man rocking 'Gucci' drip caught off guard by bread prices, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Small salary can do a lot": Woman builds house on R2,5k monthly income, video inspires Mzansi

"Small salary can do a lot": Woman builds house on R2,5k monthly income, video inspires Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Very expensive, darling": Woman shows struggle meal after buying new car, Mzansi relates

"Very expensive, darling": Woman shows struggle meal after buying new car, Mzansi relates

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Look at me now meneer": Man flaunts success at teacher who didn't believe in him, video trends

"Look at me now meneer": Man flaunts success at teacher who didn't believe in him, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Never loved a stranger like this": Woman hosts solo birthday party, video inspires Mzansi

"Never loved a stranger like this": Woman hosts solo birthday party, video inspires Mzansi

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"From renting back rooms to building house": Woman celebrates becoming homeowner in inspiring video

"From renting back rooms to building house": Woman celebrates becoming homeowner in inspiring video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Groceries R200?": Varsity student’s R1,650 NSFAS budget breakdown in video has Mzansi intrigued

"Groceries R200?": Varsity student’s R1,650 NSFAS budget breakdown in video has Mzansi intrigued

People

a year ago

A university student’s TikTok on budgeting a R1,650 NSFAS allowance left viewers surprised by his unique spending plan. Netizens had mixed reactions.

Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina wows the internet with glamorous new look: "Giving African queen"

Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina wows the internet with glamorous new look: "Giving African queen"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, dazzled in a beaded black dress. The TikTok video sparked praise from fans excited for the Miss Universe 2024 competition.

"R26 caused all this?": E-hailing driver and customer's payment argument escalates, video divides SA

"R26 caused all this?": E-hailing driver and customer's payment argument escalates, video divides SA

People

a year ago

A video of an e-hailing driver and customer clashing over the trip's payment garnered 462,000 views. The clip sparked a debate about who’s at fault.

"This woman is a true teacher": SA amazed by helper developing kid's fine motor skills in video

"This woman is a true teacher": SA amazed by helper developing kid's fine motor skills in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A popular helper on TikTok wowed South Africans by teaching a toddler to unwrap gum. The heartwarming video garnered 596,000 views and tons of praise!

"Please is she alive?": Social media alarmed by woman’s tight braiding, video gets 4 million views

"Please is she alive?": Social media alarmed by woman’s tight braiding, video gets 4 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a woman getting tight braids has gone viral with 4.6 million views. Thousands of social media users were concerned about the she had to endure.

"How do we donate for him guys?": SA praises dad carrying his child on a bicycle in viral video

"How do we donate for him guys?": SA praises dad carrying his child on a bicycle in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video featuring a father carrying his child on a bicycle has garnered 501k views. South Africans raved about his dedication to parenting.

"She was so stressed": Learner's mood changes when she spots mom at school event, video trends

"She was so stressed": Learner's mood changes when she spots mom at school event, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom shared a touching TikTok video of her child’s joyful reaction when she arrived at a school event. The clip got 593k views and sparked conversations.

"He looked terrified": SA woman dares American husband to taste mopane worms in funny video

"He looked terrified": SA woman dares American husband to taste mopane worms in funny video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Popular TikTok couple Dalton and Sako entertained with a hilarious video of Dalton trying mopane worms for the first time. The video got up 308,000 views.

"The way she jumped out of bed": Woman reunites with granny, emotional video moves SA

"The way she jumped out of bed": Woman reunites with granny, emotional video moves SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman surprised her grandmother with a trolley full of groceries after four months apart. The wholesome video is captured hearts on TikTok.

Hilary Sekgota