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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Eskom abruptly changes weekend loadshedding schedule, citizens frustrated

Eskom abruptly changes weekend loadshedding schedule, citizens frustrated

Energy

2 years ago

International Court of Justice ruling: Netanyahu hits back at genocide accusations

International Court of Justice ruling: Netanyahu hits back at genocide accusations

Africa

2 years ago

Mamelodi taxi kingpin Vusi Khekhe slapped with 30-year prison term for Wandile Bozwana’s murder

Mamelodi taxi kingpin Vusi Khekhe slapped with 30-year prison term for Wandile Bozwana’s murder

South Africa

2 years ago

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimony unveils Kelly Khumalo had 4 secret cellphone numbers

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimony unveils Kelly Khumalo had 4 secret cellphone numbers

South Africa

2 years ago

Video of makoti's wedding step practice session has Mzansi in stitches

Video of makoti's wedding step practice session has Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Beloved wildlife expert Rico Pentz succumbs to venomous cobra bite, SA mourns

Beloved wildlife expert Rico Pentz succumbs to venomous cobra bite, SA mourns

South Africa

2 years ago

23-Year-old flaunts sleek BMW achievement in inspiring TikTok video

23-Year-old flaunts sleek BMW achievement in inspiring TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A 23-year-old shared the joy of copping a sleek BMW. She embodies the spirit of success and hard work in a vibrant TikTok video, inspiring thousands of people.

Plus size woman prepares for 1st 5km race, training video inspires Mzansi

Plus size woman prepares for 1st 5km race, training video inspires Mzansi

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A plus-sized woman geared up for her first 5km race. She posted a TikTok video of her inspiring training session to shed the weight taken from her neighbourhood.

TikTok video of step-by-step DIY pixie cut tutorial has ladies ready to try the hairstyle

TikTok video of step-by-step DIY pixie cut tutorial has ladies ready to try the hairstyle

People

2 years ago

Uncover the art of DIY hair transformations as a woman shared her step-by-step guide to cutting and styling a pixie using hair clippers and straightening iron.

Johannesburg woman thrilled to start chartered accountant articles at Deloitte in inspiring video

Johannesburg woman thrilled to start chartered accountant articles at Deloitte in inspiring video

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A trainee accountant showed her excitement about starting Chartered Accountancy (CA) articles with Deloitte. The TikTok video captures her welcome at the JHB firm.

2023 Matric Results: South African inmates achieve remarkable 93.2% pass rate, Mzansi applauds

2023 Matric Results: South African inmates achieve remarkable 93.2% pass rate, Mzansi applauds

Education

2 years ago

Inmates across South African correctional centres achieved an impressive 93.2% pass rate in the 2023 matric exams. Ronald Lamola announced the remarkable results.

Ekuvukeni triple murders baffle KwaZulu-Natal police, Mzansi disturbed

Ekuvukeni triple murders baffle KwaZulu-Natal police, Mzansi disturbed

South Africa

2 years ago

KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating a triple murder that left Ekuvukeni in shock. The victims include a senior official from Alfred Duma Municipality.

AFCON: Hugo Broos voices unease over Tunisia's extra prep time ahead of crucial match

AFCON: Hugo Broos voices unease over Tunisia's extra prep time ahead of crucial match

Football

2 years ago

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, complained about Tunisia's extended preparation time ahead of their crucial AFCON match. His statements put some fans on edge.

Polokwane man's groove moves at Lutheran church has Mzansi hyped

Polokwane man's groove moves at Lutheran church has Mzansi hyped

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A spirited young man's dance performance stole the spotlight at the ELCSA Polokwane Circuit Youth League's annual revival. The video lifted people's moods on TikTok.

Woman's TikTok rant on cohabitating strikes a chord with Mzansi ladies

Woman's TikTok rant on cohabitating strikes a chord with Mzansi ladies

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A vented about her untidy boyfriend in a TikTok video. Women across Mzansi could relate to her frustration of living with a man with irritating domestic habits.

Hilary Sekgota