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 Grade 7 pupil's electrifying amapiano dance on a school bus gets 1.9 million TikTok views

A Grade 7 pupil's electrifying amapiano dance on a school bus gets 1.9 million TikTok views

People

2 years ago

Woman's hilarious bid to protect new Omoda C5 Lux S goes TikTok viral

Woman's hilarious bid to protect new Omoda C5 Lux S goes TikTok viral

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

South African man's 2023 savings in plastic bottle amaze TikTokkers, video clocks 554k views

South African man's 2023 savings in plastic bottle amaze TikTokkers, video clocks 554k views

People

2 years ago

True length of Limpopo woman's 4c hair leaves TikTokkers amazed, video gets 732k views

True length of Limpopo woman's 4c hair leaves TikTokkers amazed, video gets 732k views

People

2 years ago

Faith Nketsi drops 8 pictures and video from daughter Sky Njilo's themed bday party

Faith Nketsi drops 8 pictures and video from daughter Sky Njilo's themed bday party

Celebrities

2 years ago

Humble woman gets gifted a brand new car, TikTok video warms hearts

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

SA woman untangles 8-month-old cornrows, TikTok video shakes Mzansi

SA woman untangles 8-month-old cornrows, TikTok video shakes Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Mzansi saw a woman's transformation as she unbraided her cornrows in a viral TikTok video. People were stunned by the condition of her hair and the tedious process.

2 Pretoria varsity students go ghost mode in side-splitting TikTok video prank

2 Pretoria varsity students go ghost mode in side-splitting TikTok video prank

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Two Pretoria varsity students go viral on TikTok after donning spooky ghost attire for a prank at their residence. The video gathered 691K views and laughs.

SAPS officer rocking Unisa graduation gown with police uniform in TikTok video earns Mzansi's praise

SAPS officer rocking Unisa graduation gown with police uniform in TikTok video earns Mzansi's praise

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A SAPS officer shone in a graduation gown on TikTok, earning praise for juggling her job and working towards her second degree. The video clocked 226K views.

Gauteng woman's snake encounter at animal sanctuary goes TikTok viral

Gauteng woman's snake encounter at animal sanctuary goes TikTok viral

People

2 years ago

A Gauteng woman's attempt to befriend a python at an animal sanctuary took a hilarious turn in a viral TikTok video. The clip clocked thousands of views.

Sneaker reseller uses profits to build mom new house, TikTok video inspires Mzansi

Sneaker reseller uses profits to build mom new house, TikTok video inspires Mzansi

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A South African businesswoman revealed her amazing income from reselling Nike and Adidas sneakers. She posted a TikTok video and it inspired many people.

Somizi’s ex Mohale Motaung sparks engagement rumours with proposal video

Somizi’s ex Mohale Motaung sparks engagement rumours with proposal video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mohale Motaung is allegedly engaged to a wealthy doctor/businessman. The 29-year-old shared the proposal video on Instagram causing a frenzy among fans.

Julius Malema calls for clean election campaign, urges EFF members to avoid violence

Julius Malema calls for clean election campaign, urges EFF members to avoid violence

South Africa

2 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema urged party members to run a clean election campaign, emphasising no violence, insults, or sabotage against other political parties.

'DiepCity' star Lebohang Mpyana laid to rest, TikTok video of funeral moves SA

'DiepCity' star Lebohang Mpyana laid to rest, TikTok video of funeral moves SA

Celebrities

2 years ago

South Africa mourned the loss of 'DiepCity' actress Lebohang Lettie Mpyana who passed away at 34. Funeral footage surfaced, leaving fans devastated.

Cape Town residents march against Palestine attacks, call for closure of Israeli embassy

Cape Town residents march against Palestine attacks, call for closure of Israeli embassy

South Africa

2 years ago

Thousands of South African people protested in Cape Town and urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to close Israel's embassy in solidarity with Palestine.

Hilary Sekgota