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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University of Limpopo student shows emotional graduation day without his parents

University of Limpopo student shows emotional graduation day without his parents

People

2 years ago

Kasi girl shows remarkable strength with street workout in TikTok video

Kasi girl shows remarkable strength with street workout in TikTok video

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Man shows desperate attempt to save to his poisoned dog with home remedy

Man shows desperate attempt to save to his poisoned dog with home remedy

People

2 years ago

Bophelong Secondary School teacher dies after collapsing on premises in Vanderbijlpark

Bophelong Secondary School teacher dies after collapsing on premises in Vanderbijlpark

South Africa

2 years ago

UK woman's incredible hair transformation leaves TikTokkers awestruck

UK woman's incredible hair transformation leaves TikTokkers awestruck

People

2 years ago

Julius Malema signals willingness to form coalitions after 2024 elections

Julius Malema signals willingness to form coalitions after 2024 elections

Politics

2 years ago

2 Work besties sharing skhaftin meals warm South African hearts on TikTok

2 Work besties sharing skhaftin meals warm South African hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A touching TikTok video captured two colleagues sharing their food during their lunch breaks. The brotherly love touched South Africans on the platform.

Bolt driver's salary unveiled in a TikTok video, South Africans impressed

Bolt driver's salary unveiled in a TikTok video, South Africans impressed

People

2 years ago

The behind-the-scenes reality of a Bolt driver's earnings is revealed in a TikTok video. It sparked discussion about the money drivers make with e-hailing services.

SA woman blows R94k in 5 months, screenshots of expenditure stuns TikTokkers

SA woman blows R94k in 5 months, screenshots of expenditure stuns TikTokkers

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shared by a South African woman shows her spending from November 2023 to March 2024. It sparked conversations about financial habits.

Snake handler rescues a family from a Cape cobra home invasion

Snake handler rescues a family from a Cape cobra home invasion

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Witness the heart-pounding moment as a fearless snake handler risks his life to save a family from a deadly Cape Cobra invasion in a shocking video.

Joe Biden unleashes new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

Joe Biden unleashes new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

US

2 years ago

In a bold move, the US hit Iran with fresh sanctions in the wake of an attack on Israel. Dive into the details of Biden's crackdown and the implications for Tehran.

Julius Malema to meet Jacob Zuma on possible EFF and MK party alliance

Julius Malema to meet Jacob Zuma on possible EFF and MK party alliance

Politics

2 years ago

Julius Malema announced plans for a meeting with Jacob Zuma to discuss a possible alliance between the EFF and MK party after the 2024 elections.

University of Limpopo's graduation ceremony moves TikTok users

University of Limpopo's graduation ceremony moves TikTok users

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Watch a graduation ceremony at the University of Limpopo that evoked emotions on TikTok. A deceased student received a qualification posthumously.

South African woman's Temu clothing haul wows TikTok users

South African woman's Temu clothing haul wows TikTok users

People

2 years ago

A South African woman turned heads on TikTok with her stunning Temu clothing haul. She showcased a variety of trendy fashion pieces that wowed netizens.

Zulu man books out entire sports stadium for a romantic marriage proposal

Zulu man books out entire sports stadium for a romantic marriage proposal

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

See the sweet story of a Zulu man who spared no expense in orchestrating a breathtaking proposal at a sports stadium with live performers and a candlelit dinner.

Hilary Sekgota