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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NSFAS announces deployment of administrators to help students, SA in disbelief

NSFAS announces deployment of administrators to help students, SA in disbelief

South Africa

2 years ago

Sithelo Shozi gives a glimpse of new Porsche, fans gush over visuals of the car

Sithelo Shozi gives a glimpse of new Porsche, fans gush over visuals of the car

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Capitec customers in a long queue receive shady message, TikTok video goes viral

Capitec customers in a long queue receive shady message, TikTok video goes viral

Money

2 years ago

Talented SA granny shows off incredible vocals while singing Gospel song in TikTok video

Talented SA granny shows off incredible vocals while singing Gospel song in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi's Tupac Lindo Sithole rocks UK wedding gig with viral moves, SA proud

Mzansi's Tupac Lindo Sithole rocks UK wedding gig with viral moves, SA proud

Celebrities

2 years ago

TikTok video of 'Imithandazo' cover by French singer sets TikTok ablaze

TikTok video of 'Imithandazo' cover by French singer sets TikTok ablaze

People

2 years ago

Dr Malinga's version of 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge goes TikTok-viral

Dr Malinga's version of 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge goes TikTok-viral

Celebrities

2 years ago

Watch Dr Malinga's hilarious version of the 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge as he puts his own spin on the viral craze. The video had SA bursting with laughter.

TikTok video of friendship in Cape Town warms hearts of Mzansi people

TikTok video of friendship in Cape Town warms hearts of Mzansi people

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Watch a TikTok video capturing a heartwarming moment of friendship during a trip to Cape Town. The short clip shows the bond between friends and touched the hearts.

Eswatini police raise alarm over foreign criminals seeking refuge in their country

Eswatini police raise alarm over foreign criminals seeking refuge in their country

Africa

2 years ago

Eswatini police voiced concern over suspects fleeing into their country after committing crimes elsewhere. This comes after AKA's suspected killers were nabbed.

Fikile Mbalula praises Bheki Cele and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after arresting AKA's suspected killers

Fikile Mbalula praises Bheki Cele and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after arresting AKA's suspected killers

South Africa

2 years ago

Fikile Mbalula acknowledged the police, including KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Minister Bheki Cele, for progress in the AKA murder case.

American man goes to Atteridgeville to eat pap and mogodu, reaction video gets Mzansi talking

American man goes to Atteridgeville to eat pap and mogodu, reaction video gets Mzansi talking

People

2 years ago

American man's comical reaction to South African cuisine entertained viewers on TikTok. His expressions while devouring pap and mogodu in Pretoria went viral.

Adorable toddler becomes internet sensation for caring for grandfather

Adorable toddler becomes internet sensation for caring for grandfather

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Watch a little girl's loving care for her grandfather melts hearts in a TikTok video. The heartwarming clip showed the bond between the two and went viral.

Amaphara pull washing powder scam on granny, TikTok video goes viral

Amaphara pull washing powder scam on granny, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A grandmother who wanted to save money decided to by washing powder on the street. What she found in the package left TikTok users dying from laughter.

Groom's sweet gesture for nervous bride before wedding goes TikTok viral

Groom's sweet gesture for nervous bride before wedding goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A groom's thoughtful gesture of giving pre-wedding shots to his bride and bridesmaids went viral on TikTok. Witness the heartwarming moment that warmed hearts.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa offers support to families of fatal bus crash victims

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa offers support to families of fatal bus crash victims

Politics

2 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa extended sympathies to families of ANC supporters killed in a bus crash following the party's election manifesto launch at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Hilary Sekgota