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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"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

"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

"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

"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

A young couple shared their Home Affairs wedding on TikTok, and the sweet, fuss-free ceremony went viral with 978k views. Mzansi is loving their video.

"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

A TikTok video shows a caring son swapping his flat shoes with his mom's painful high heels, and Mzansi loves it. The sweet gesture has warmed thousands of hearts.

"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

A young woman used her NSFAS savings to give her granny’s home a glow-up. The TikTok transformation has Mzansi amazed and filled with questions.

"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!

Hilary Sekgota