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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"They will never fight again": African mom uses drastic tactic to stop sibling rivalry, video trends

"They will never fight again": African mom uses drastic tactic to stop sibling rivalry, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Deny everything": Employee caught on CCTV mocking his boss, Mzansi TikTokkers pleads his case

"Deny everything": Employee caught on CCTV mocking his boss, Mzansi TikTokkers pleads his case

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She had anger issues": Woman confronts former teacher turned colleague, video leaves SA stunned

"She had anger issues": Woman confronts former teacher turned colleague, video leaves SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're shaking": Snake handler removes massive black mamba from car in Mokopane, Mzansi stunned

"You're shaking": Snake handler removes massive black mamba from car in Mokopane, Mzansi stunned

People

a year ago

Miss Universe: Miss SA Mia le Roux jets off to Mexico, Mzansi sends well wishes

Miss Universe: Miss SA Mia le Roux jets off to Mexico, Mzansi sends well wishes

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Yoh that's a lot sisi": Woman refunds ex the money he spent during relationship, video stuns Mzansi

"Yoh that's a lot sisi": Woman refunds ex the money he spent during relationship, video stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Hope you listened": SA impressed by elder instructing makoti on proper wifely conduct in video

"Hope you listened": SA impressed by elder instructing makoti on proper wifely conduct in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video showed a bride receiving marital advice from an old woman on her lobola day. The clip went viral, with Mzansi appreciating the wisdom shared.

"Usebenzile": Woman shows off 1st car bought cash with call centre salary in heartwarming video

"Usebenzile": Woman shows off 1st car bought cash with call centre salary in heartwarming video

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A South African woman bought a car cash with her call centre earnings. She shared the heartwarming moment on TikTok, and Mzansi viewers were inspired.

"No wonder water tastes funny": Underground footage of water collection in borehole fascinates SA

"No wonder water tastes funny": Underground footage of water collection in borehole fascinates SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video showing how underground water collects in a borehole left Mzansi amazed. The scientific process captured in the clip fascinated viewers.

"Put razer there": Polo driver's hack to safeguard VW badge in video has South Africans talking

"Put razer there": Polo driver's hack to safeguard VW badge in video has South Africans talking

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A guy with a Polo shared his hack for securing the VW badge on TikTok. The video got viewers questioning whether the method is enough to deter thieves.

"I'm inspired": South African woman celebrates 1st home purchase at 27 with mini tour video

"I'm inspired": South African woman celebrates 1st home purchase at 27 with mini tour video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her beautiful house that she bought at 27. The TikTok video gained traction, gathering 133k views in just 4 hours.

“Need a special license”: Shopper captured battling wonky Shoprite trolley in hilarious video

“Need a special license”: Shopper captured battling wonky Shoprite trolley in hilarious video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A funny TikTok video of a Mzansi man struggling with a Shoprite trolley went gained traction. The off-wheel alignment gave him trouble, and Mzansi loved it!

"Don't play with South Africans": Beauty spa pranks clients with chicken Feet and magwinya in video

"Don't play with South Africans": Beauty spa pranks clients with chicken Feet and magwinya in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Beauty spa clients were expecting bubbly and fancy snacks, got pranked with a Mzansi meal. Their hilarious reactions were shared on TikTok, and Mzansi loved it!

"OMG I have a brother": Woman gets emotional after surprise Gucci gift from big bro in sweet video

"OMG I have a brother": Woman gets emotional after surprise Gucci gift from big bro in sweet video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A brother surprised his sister with a Gucci gift, and her emotional reaction was shared on TikTok. The sweet moment got thousands of views and commentary.

"I love you, mother": Learner expresses gratitude to fave teacher during emotional farewell

"I love you, mother": Learner expresses gratitude to fave teacher during emotional farewell

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A high school learner shared an emotional farewell with her favourite teacher in a TikTok video that gained 318k views. Mzansi loved their special bond.

Hilary Sekgota