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

3075 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"South Africans are the best": Strangers celebrate newlyweds at Home Affairs, video warms hearts

"South Africans are the best": Strangers celebrate newlyweds at Home Affairs, video warms hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I got goosebumps": Durban Grade 5 learners worship on 1st day of school, SA moved by song

"I got goosebumps": Durban Grade 5 learners worship on 1st day of school, SA moved by song

People

a year ago

"Creativity at its best": Woman uses Checkers60 bags to cover school books, SA amazed by clever hack

"Creativity at its best": Woman uses Checkers60 bags to cover school books, SA amazed by clever hack

People

a year ago

"Without soy sauce is criminal": Security guard's reaction to sushi has South Africans in stitches

"Without soy sauce is criminal": Security guard's reaction to sushi has South Africans in stitches

People

a year ago

"You are just lucky": Woman shows results of dating a Venda guy, SA stunned by video

"You are just lucky": Woman shows results of dating a Venda guy, SA stunned by video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"That muthi almost ended my life": Woman shares more details about husband's alleged witchcraft plot

"That muthi almost ended my life": Woman shares more details about husband's alleged witchcraft plot

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Gratitude is the greatest gift": 2024 Matric Learner thanks teacher in a heartwarming viral video

"Gratitude is the greatest gift": 2024 Matric Learner thanks teacher in a heartwarming viral video

People

a year ago

A matric learner surprised her favourite teacher with flowers and chocolates. The heartwarming TikTok moment had South Africans chopping onions.

"Only hurting herself": Scorned wife confronts cheating husband and mistress in public encounter

"Only hurting herself": Scorned wife confronts cheating husband and mistress in public encounter

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A wife’s emotional confrontation with her cheating husband and his mistress went viral. The tense video sparked mixed reactions from social media users.

"We are so proud of you": Tembisa West Secondary's top matric achiever receives a hero's welcome

"We are so proud of you": Tembisa West Secondary's top matric achiever receives a hero's welcome

People

a year ago

Mmeli Ncube, Tembisa West Secondary’s first top achiever, got a hero’s welcome for earning 6 distinctions. Proud South Africans on TikTok showed him love.

"He had a type": 2 Women forge close a friendship after being cheated on by same man, SA amazed

"He had a type": 2 Women forge close a friendship after being cheated on by same man, SA amazed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared how a cheating scandal led to a 10-year friendship. Her heartfelt TikTok video of their bond on her wedding day has Mzansi buzzing.

"Father's love is the best": Dad's emotional prayer for daughter’s 1st day in Grade 8 melts hearts

"Father's love is the best": Dad's emotional prayer for daughter’s 1st day in Grade 8 melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A father’s heartfelt prayer for his daughter’s Grade 8 orientation day has TikTok buzzing. South African's loved his pure show of support in the viral video.

"Look at God": University dropout secures 8 distinctions after redoing matric, video trends

"Look at God": University dropout secures 8 distinctions after redoing matric, video trends

People

a year ago

An inspiring woman from KwaZulu-Natat redid her matric after dropping out of university and succeeded with 8 distinctions. Her viral TikTok video motivated many.

"The most brave guy": Man confronts Capitec customers standing in long queue, video sparks opinions

"The most brave guy": Man confronts Capitec customers standing in long queue, video sparks opinions

People

a year ago

A man from Sasolburg faced off with Capitec customers in Johannesburg standing in a long line at an ATM. The video tense video went TikTok viral.

"Give present fathers their flowers": Security guard’s joy over daughter’s matric results moves SA

"Give present fathers their flowers": Security guard’s joy over daughter’s matric results moves SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A security guard dad’s heartfelt reaction to his daughter’s matric bachelor’s pass has gone viral. It shed light on the family's hard journey before results.

"Mama I finally made it": Man celebrates passing matric after failing 3 times, video moves SA people

"Mama I finally made it": Man celebrates passing matric after failing 3 times, video moves SA people

People

a year ago

A determined young man celebrated passing matric after failing three times. His TikTok video of gratitude and joy touched South Africans' hearts.

Hilary Sekgota