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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Woman's hands-on approach to house building melts hearts on TikTok

Woman's hands-on approach to house building melts hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Footage of SA man exploring Modimolle Mountain cave strikes fear and wonder

Footage of SA man exploring Modimolle Mountain cave strikes fear and wonder

People

2 years ago

Michael Jackson lookalike's 'Tshwala Bami' dance fails to impress South Africans

Michael Jackson lookalike's 'Tshwala Bami' dance fails to impress South Africans

People

2 years ago

South Africa takes the crown for world's biggest backsides

South Africa takes the crown for world's biggest backsides

South Africa

2 years ago

Video shows Kenyan house construction progress and R122K building costs

Video shows Kenyan house construction progress and R122K building costs

Africa

2 years ago

Luke Fleurs' father extends forgiveness to soccer star's killers

Luke Fleurs' father extends forgiveness to soccer star's killers

South Africa

2 years ago

SA graduate honours late mother at gravesite with academic achievement

SA graduate honours late mother at gravesite with academic achievement

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

See the emotional tribute as a graduate visits her late mother's gravesite adorned in academic regalia, The TikTok video left South Africans emotional.

Footage of Venda lobola negotiations day unveiled in viral TikTok video

Footage of Venda lobola negotiations day unveiled in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Experience the mesmerising beauty of Venda culture as captured in a viral TikTok video. The clip showcases the intricate lobola negotiations ceremony.

South African toddler’s humble birthday celebrations tugs at heartstrings

South African toddler’s humble birthday celebrations tugs at heartstrings

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Join the heartwarming celebration as a TikTok video captures the touching birthday party for a toddler. Despite a simple setup, the footage touched hearts.

High school teacher shows learners' test marks, video sparks online controversy

High school teacher shows learners' test marks, video sparks online controversy

People

2 years ago

A high school teacher's decision to publicly display students' test scores on the chalkboard sets off a firestorm of emotions among pupils and TikTok users.

Woman flaunts luxurious homes in Polokwane and Pretoria, video trends

Woman flaunts luxurious homes in Polokwane and Pretoria, video trends

People

2 years ago

A captivating TikTok video unveils the opulent lifestyle of a woman residing in both Polokwane and Pretoria in SA. She showed her stunning mansions.

SA woman loses home and beloved BMW in heartbreaking fire

SA woman loses home and beloved BMW in heartbreaking fire

People

2 years ago

A heartbreaking TikTok video captures a house on fire in South Africa. The homeowner cried when she saw her prized possessions going up in flames.

CCTV footage of 4 brazen criminals' attempt to break into a house

CCTV footage of 4 brazen criminals' attempt to break into a house

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video captures the daring attempt of four burglars as they crawl outside a targeted house. The incident sparked discussions about home security measures.

SA woman's disastrous shoe purchase from Temu sparks a Twitter storm

SA woman's disastrous shoe purchase from Temu sparks a Twitter storm

People

2 years ago

A South African woman's shoe purchase became a trending topic. She shared the stark difference between what she ordered online and what she received.

2024 Elections: Solly Mapaila encourages former MK soldiers to support ANC

2024 Elections: Solly Mapaila encourages former MK soldiers to support ANC

Politics

2 years ago

Solly Mapaila of the SACP rallied ex-MK soldiers to back ANC at the upcoming elections. He paid homage to freedom fighter Chris Hani during his speech.

Hilary Sekgota