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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Limpopo mother's reaction to daughter's first drink on 18th birthday goes TikTok viral

Limpopo mother's reaction to daughter's first drink on 18th birthday goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Donald Trump likens himself to Nelson Mandela in New Hampshire speech, SA stunned

Donald Trump likens himself to Nelson Mandela in New Hampshire speech, SA stunned

US

2 years ago

Dog owner finds pet feasting on defrosted meat, video tickles animal lovers

Dog owner finds pet feasting on defrosted meat, video tickles animal lovers

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

SA man conducts experiment to test how women with long nails wipe their bums

SA man conducts experiment to test how women with long nails wipe their bums

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Young woman sniffs grandmother's snuff tobacco, reaction in TikTok video leaves SA in tears

Young woman sniffs grandmother's snuff tobacco, reaction in TikTok video leaves SA in tears

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Johannesburg homeless man graduates from varsity, video inspires South Africans

Johannesburg homeless man graduates from varsity, video inspires South Africans

People

2 years ago

Top 5 easy South African dance moves that went viral on TikTok

Top 5 easy South African dance moves that went viral on TikTok

People

2 years ago

Several South African music genres such as amapiano and barcadi have birthed viral dance challenges on TikTok. Dance tutorial videos break down the simple moves.

Mzansi forex trader gifts girlfriend with money bouquet worth R27 000 on birthday, SA ladies green with envy

Mzansi forex trader gifts girlfriend with money bouquet worth R27 000 on birthday, SA ladies green with envy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Grootman spoiled Gcinile Twala on her 27th birthday and his TikTok video showing off her present went viral. The forex trader said more gifts will follow.

Venda makoti gives inside look at lobola negotiations day, TikTok video garners admiration

Venda makoti gives inside look at lobola negotiations day, TikTok video garners admiration

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African woman showed the lobola proceedings between her family and her fiancés in a TikTok video. The lady was wearing Venda attire and bowed respectfully.

Energetic gogo entertains mourners with pole dancing at funeral, TikTok video stuns Mzansi

Energetic gogo entertains mourners with pole dancing at funeral, TikTok video stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An elderly woman showed her pole dancing skills at the after tears of a funeral. The agile lady entertained fellow mourners who were shocked by her moves.

University of Witwatersrand student shares unusual study tip for retaining information, video trends

University of Witwatersrand student shares unusual study tip for retaining information, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A student at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg South Africa posted a TikTok video showing how she prepares to pass her end of the year exams.

RWC: New video of Springboks' Mbonambi sparks racial allegation debate

RWC: New video of Springboks' Mbonambi sparks racial allegation debate

Rugby

2 years ago

Springboks player Bongani Mbonambi is accused of hurling a racial slur at England rugby player Tom Curry. A video of the incident is trending on social media.

Gogo's pap shaping tutorial video wows Mzansi, impressive technique goes viral

Gogo's pap shaping tutorial video wows Mzansi, impressive technique goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African woman posted a video that shows how to prepare pap and mould it into round shapes. The tutorial TikTok of the Mzansi staple food went viral.

CCTV camera captures Mercedes-Benz driver dodging hijackers with impressive driving skill

CCTV camera captures Mercedes-Benz driver dodging hijackers with impressive driving skill

South Africa

2 years ago

A video of a driver fleeing from hijackers in his Mercedes-Benz went TikTok viral. People were amazed by his advanced driving and great observation that saved him.

Playful woman tries to embarrass boyfriend in public, video gets SA talking

Playful woman tries to embarrass boyfriend in public, video gets SA talking

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A goofy woman had a playful outing with her boyfriend. She shared a video on social media of her teasing her partner at the mall to publicly embarrass him.

Hilary Sekgota