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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"Very impressive": Township sneaker laundry business in Mamelodi wows Mzansi

"Very impressive": Township sneaker laundry business in Mamelodi wows Mzansi

People

a year ago

"Sir, it's moving": Man feasts on massive octopus meal, video creeps out the internet

"Sir, it's moving": Man feasts on massive octopus meal, video creeps out the internet

People

a year ago

"Women are pure manipulators": Teacher puts learner's love letter on blast in video

"Women are pure manipulators": Teacher puts learner's love letter on blast in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It’s your fault" Woman’s sneaky eavesdropping on boyfriend’s call ends in heartbreak

"It’s your fault" Woman’s sneaky eavesdropping on boyfriend’s call ends in heartbreak

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Usebenzile sisi": 22-year-old SA woman shares step-by-step process of building cosy home

"Usebenzile sisi": 22-year-old SA woman shares step-by-step process of building cosy home

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"O batla RAF": Johannesburg guy in a wheelchair navigates peak traffic like a pro, SA stunned

"O batla RAF": Johannesburg guy in a wheelchair navigates peak traffic like a pro, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"Umsangano lona": Mzansi furious over friends’ careless display of cash stash in video

"Umsangano lona": Mzansi furious over friends’ careless display of cash stash in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of friends flaunted their cash at a braai by grilling randelas. The TikTok video sparked a heated debate in Mzansi over the bizarre stunt.

"Not you shouting at an AI": Woman blasts ChatGPT for hilarious Sotho and Xhosa accents

"Not you shouting at an AI": Woman blasts ChatGPT for hilarious Sotho and Xhosa accents

People

a year ago

A South African woman’s funny TikTok video calling out ChatGPT’s accent had social media users laughing. She questioned its accuracy with local languages.

"This generation is not here to suffer": Ama2K future makoti shows clever onion-chopping technique

"This generation is not here to suffer": Ama2K future makoti shows clever onion-chopping technique

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young South African woman's TikTok video showing her scissor technique for chopping onions went viral. A lot of netizens are praising her creativity.

"Flying kick of the year": Michael Jackson impersonator shuts down shisanyama with dance moves

"Flying kick of the year": Michael Jackson impersonator shuts down shisanyama with dance moves

People

a year ago

A Michael Jackson impersonator brought the house down at a sishanyama, and TikTok can’t stop talking about his moves in the video that went video.

Surviving mampara week: Student whips up creative homemade meal in viral video

Surviving mampara week: Student whips up creative homemade meal in viral video

People

a year ago

A student’s homemade bread hack using a toaster is going viral on TikTok, with Mzansi relating to her end-of-month struggles and loving her creativity.

"From M5 to M-Zero": Mechanic’s work on BMW leaves Mzansi doubting its future

"From M5 to M-Zero": Mechanic’s work on BMW leaves Mzansi doubting its future

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A BMW M5 stripped down by a mechanic left TikTok viewers in shock. The viral video shows the car in pieces, and sparked concern over its future on the road.

Community unites to transform shack into beautiful brick house for needy family, video warms hearts

Community unites to transform shack into beautiful brick house for needy family, video warms hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man shared the heartwarming story of a community building a brick house for a family, replacing their shack. TikTok viewers praised the effort and teamwork.

"Home loan free": South African man shows construction progress of his double-storey house

"Home loan free": South African man shows construction progress of his double-storey house

People

a year ago

A South African man shared the progress of his two-year house-building journey in a TikTok video. People were inspired by his determination and no-loan approach.

"Burnt my skin to a crisp": SA beauty influencer tries relaxer on eyebrows, experiment ends in tears

"Burnt my skin to a crisp": SA beauty influencer tries relaxer on eyebrows, experiment ends in tears

People

a year ago

A beauty creator’s DIY eyebrow lamination with relaxer ended in disaster. TikTok viewers rushed in with advice after seeing the video of her tearful results.

Hilary Sekgota