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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"You will bounce back": South African man shares emotional video of car being repossessed

"You will bounce back": South African man shares emotional video of car being repossessed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Popular TikTokker Keegan Gordon gives R3k to street vendor for R2 lollipop, video touches Mzansi

Popular TikTokker Keegan Gordon gives R3k to street vendor for R2 lollipop, video touches Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Girls been doing us dirty": Res boys bond over Doc McStuffin cartoons, video gets 1.8 million views

"Girls been doing us dirty": Res boys bond over Doc McStuffin cartoons, video gets 1.8 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Don’t let anyone dishearten you": Young couple's Home Affairs wedding in video draws support

"Don’t let anyone dishearten you": Young couple's Home Affairs wedding in video draws support

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Going to be a caring husband": Video of son's sweet gesture for mom in pain warms hearts

"Going to be a caring husband": Video of son's sweet gesture for mom in pain warms hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"If I can do it, what can stop you?": Student gives granny’s house renovations using NSFAS allowance

"If I can do it, what can stop you?": Student gives granny’s house renovations using NSFAS allowance

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It's for a dollhouse": Woman heartbroken by Temu lounge suite purchase, Mzansi cracks jokes

"It's for a dollhouse": Woman heartbroken by Temu lounge suite purchase, Mzansi cracks jokes

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared her disappointment over a tiny Temu lounge set, and her reaction left Mzansi laughing. The funny TikTok video went viral.

"Is that a drone?": Mall shoppers rush to see 'cheating' drama unfold, video intrigues Mzansi

"Is that a drone?": Mall shoppers rush to see 'cheating' drama unfold, video intrigues Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Gateway Mall in KwaZulu-Natal became a hot topic on TikTok after a video showed shoppers going wild over an alleged cheating incident that went viral.

"I like the butterfly roof": KZN man gives glimpse at big house built in village, video wows Mzansi

"I like the butterfly roof": KZN man gives glimpse at big house built in village, video wows Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A KZN man shared a TikTok video showing the progress of his large house being built in Ladysmith. The project is inspiring people, with many asking questions.

"Rare to find": Mzansi woman honours sister for being her rock during pregnancy in sweet video

"Rare to find": Mzansi woman honours sister for being her rock during pregnancy in sweet video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared a TikTok video giving her sister a shoutout for being supportive during her pregnancy. The clip showed the sisterly bond and a kind gesture.

"So wish to be you": Woman living in a shack shows soft life, video leaves Mzansi impressed

"So wish to be you": Woman living in a shack shows soft life, video leaves Mzansi impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman shared a Day-In-The-Life vlog from her cosy shack, and the stunning decor has left Mzansi raving. People love her realness in the video.

"Set your alarms": Woman shares R22 Crocs promo code for brand's birthday, video excites Mzansi

People

a year ago

A woman shared a code for an R22 Crocs deal on TikTok, and Mzansi is buzzing. The birthday special had netizens excited—and a few scared of missing out!

"Not this again": Wife abandons defeated husband in the car to sulk in parking lot, video trends

"Not this again": Wife abandons defeated husband in the car to sulk in parking lot, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s funny sulk in a parking lot after her husband let go of her hand went viral on TikTok. Mzansi people were amused by her over-the-top reaction.

"Give him a Polo, he is ready": Learner flexes driving skills with teacher's car, video stuns SA

"Give him a Polo, he is ready": Learner flexes driving skills with teacher's car, video stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A teacher let her learners drive her white Kia, and the TikTok video has stunned Mzansi. Viewers can't believe the trust she placed in the excited pupils.

"You deserve a trophy": Woman shows "expected" activewear for wives while slaying workout in gym

"You deserve a trophy": Woman shows "expected" activewear for wives while slaying workout in gym

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s funny TikTok video about what wives should wear at the gym went viral, showing her doing reps in a traditional dress. Mzansi is loving her sense of humour.

Hilary Sekgota