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

3074 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"A child that's planned": Mom gifts son new car for 3rd birthday, South Africans amazed

"A child that's planned": Mom gifts son new car for 3rd birthday, South Africans amazed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Not all heroes wear capes": Taxi driver helps elderly man caught in Cape Town’s ferocious wind

"Not all heroes wear capes": Taxi driver helps elderly man caught in Cape Town’s ferocious wind

People

a year ago

"Mother-in-law" fetches son's partner from groove, video leaves Mzansi netizens in disbelief

"Mother-in-law" fetches son's partner from groove, video leaves Mzansi netizens in disbelief

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Well deserved": Hubby surprises wife at Netcare hospital with luxury push present, SA swoons

"Well deserved": Hubby surprises wife at Netcare hospital with luxury push present, SA swoons

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Never again": Woman’s online fridge purchase from China ends in disappointment, video goes viral

"Never again": Woman’s online fridge purchase from China ends in disappointment, video goes viral

People

a year ago

"Some women are blessed": Caring gent helps pregnant wife in hospital ward with exercises, SA swoons

"Some women are blessed": Caring gent helps pregnant wife in hospital ward with exercises, SA swoons

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Open the window": Plane passengers subjected to killer farts mid-air, funny video trends

"Open the window": Plane passengers subjected to killer farts mid-air, funny video trends

People

a year ago

Watch the hilarious video where plane passengers react to epic farts mid-flight. The footage got 8 million views and sparked endless laughs online.

"Why are you gatekeeping?": Woman scores tons of shopping goodies with R1 promo codes, SA curious

"Why are you gatekeeping?": Woman scores tons of shopping goodies with R1 promo codes, SA curious

People

a year ago

Discover how a savvy woman used a R1 promo codes to get groceries and takeaway meals. The video left South African TikTok users begging for details.

"I want all of them": Personal runner showcases budget-friendly dresses from Small Street, SA amazed

"I want all of them": Personal runner showcases budget-friendly dresses from Small Street, SA amazed

People

a year ago

Explore affordable chic dresses from Johannesburg’s Small Street as a personal shopper showed her top picks on TikTok. The video sparked a frenzy.

"Happy for you but yoh": Woman on religious journey gets rid of prized possessions

"Happy for you but yoh": Woman on religious journey gets rid of prized possessions

People

a year ago

A South African embarked on a spiritual journey. She burned her collection of beauty products to mark her transformation as a born-again Christian.

"Why aren't you helping her?": Woman's encounter with massive spider leaves the internet stunned

"Why aren't you helping her?": Woman's encounter with massive spider leaves the internet stunned

People

a year ago

Watch the viral TikTok video where a woman hilariously reacts to a spider on her jeans. The video got over 14 million views and sparked laughter online.

'Love Never Lies' star Munaka Muthambi shares hilarious video of friend stopping her from texting ex

'Love Never Lies' star Munaka Muthambi shares hilarious video of friend stopping her from texting ex

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch Munaka Muthambi’s hilarious TikTok where her friend stops her from texting her ex. The video sparked viral laughs and heartfelt reactions.

"Congratulations to him": South Africans hyped over Mr Moloto's alleged wedding

"Congratulations to him": South Africans hyped over Mr Moloto's alleged wedding

People

a year ago

Watch Mr Moloto, owner of LADGAC, celebrate his wedding in a viral TikTok video. South Africans are celebrating his nuptials and wishing the newlyweds well.

"Good job meneer": Learners disciplined in unique way for arriving late at school in viral video

"Good job meneer": Learners disciplined in unique way for arriving late at school in viral video

People

a year ago

See how teachers used a unique method to discipline learners who arrived at school late. The video became a viral hit on TikTok and amused SA people.

"Love personified": Woman shows caring and protective deeds of little brother, clip sparks emotions

"Love personified": Woman shows caring and protective deeds of little brother, clip sparks emotions

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch how a woman raved about her protective little brother in a TikTok video. His caring efforts earned him praise from South Africanon social media.

Hilary Sekgota