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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TikTok video of teacher's pregnancy announcement goes viral on TikTok

TikTok video of teacher's pregnancy announcement goes viral on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTok video of 3 Durban friends' amapiano dance moves at groove goes viral

TikTok video of 3 Durban friends' amapiano dance moves at groove goes viral

People

2 years ago

Man plugs TikTok users with unique made-in-South Africa clothes from shop in Rosebank

Man plugs TikTok users with unique made-in-South Africa clothes from shop in Rosebank

People

2 years ago

Black Coffee hosts Fikile Mbalula, TikTok video of lit house party goes viral

Black Coffee hosts Fikile Mbalula, TikTok video of lit house party goes viral

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma bows out of Parliament, citizens speculate

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma bows out of Parliament, citizens speculate

Politics

2 years ago

Khanya Mkangisa flaunts baby bump in 3 Instagram pictures, fans amazed

Khanya Mkangisa flaunts baby bump in 3 Instagram pictures, fans amazed

Celebrities

2 years ago

Murdah Bongz and Ox Nché's epic dance-off goes viral on TikTok

Murdah Bongz and Ox Nché's epic dance-off goes viral on TikTok

Celebrities

2 years ago

Murdah Bongz and Ox Nché engaged in a lively dance-off on TikTok. The viral video showed their impressive moves as they tried to outshine each other.

TikTok's haircare star wows South African ladies with hair straightening video

TikTok's haircare star wows South African ladies with hair straightening video

People

2 years ago

A woman's haircare tutorial garnered over 461,000 views in just three days. Learn how she achieves her stunning, healthy hair with her straightening technique.

TikTok video of 8-year-old boy's reaction to birthday bicycle goes viral

TikTok video of 8-year-old boy's reaction to birthday bicycle goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An eight-year-old's heartwarming reaction to receiving a bicycle for his birthday spread joy across TikTok. Mzansi swooned over the wholesome video.

Mischievous children's encounter with a feisty calf goes TikTok-viral

Mischievous children's encounter with a feisty calf goes TikTok-viral

People

2 years ago

Laugh along with the internet as two adorable toddlers have a hilarious encounter with a curious calf in a viral TikTok video. The video got 100K views in one day.

Limpopo man's documents the building project of Sandton-inspired house

Limpopo man's documents the building project of Sandton-inspired house

People

2 years ago

A man documented his journey of building his dream house in Limpopo. He showed the project on TikTok and the inspiring video filled South Africans with awe.

Grammy winner Tyla cancels international due to health concerns

Grammy winner Tyla cancels international due to health concerns

Celebrities

2 years ago

Grammy winner Tyla cancelled her highly anticipated international tour due to a worsening injury. Learn more about her decision and the reaction from fans.

White South African man in US police custody calls himself Zulu, TikTok video tickles Mzansi

White South African man in US police custody calls himself Zulu, TikTok video tickles Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A white South African man in US police custody identifies himself as a Zulu man. The video spread on TikTok and left viewers amused and sceptical.

Steve Komphela makes a comeback to Lamontville Golden Arrows, fans excited

Steve Komphela makes a comeback to Lamontville Golden Arrows, fans excited

Football

2 years ago

Veteran soccer coach Steve Komphela made a triumphant return to Lamontville Golden Arrows. The reappointment stirred excitement among football fans.

Small aeroplane parked in Soshanguve sparks hilarious commentary on TikTok

Small aeroplane parked in Soshanguve sparks hilarious commentary on TikTok

People

2 years ago

A man in Soshanguve delivered hilarious commentary on an aeroplane parked in a yard. Laughter ensued as viewers enjoyed the comedic insights and airline jokes.

Hilary Sekgota