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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"Ulwile ubafo": Fork and knife shows man flames at restaurant, video has Mzansi in stitches

"Ulwile ubafo": Fork and knife shows man flames at restaurant, video has Mzansi...

3 months ago

"Eat like there's no tomorrow": Man locked inside Pick n Pay after-hours shows adventure in video

"Eat like there's no tomorrow": Man locked inside Pick n Pay after-hours shows a...

3 months ago

"So other money is rotten?": Man opens 4-year savings in small Jojo tank, video sparks curiosity

"So other money is rotten?": Man opens 4-year savings in small Jojo tank, video...

3 months ago

"It's is traumatic": Family breaks boy's heart with Januworry bday celebration, video goes viral

"It's is traumatic": Family breaks boy's heart with Januworry bday celebration,...

3 months ago

"Glad that you're still alive": Woman makes disturbing allegations against mother, SA stunned

"Glad that you're still alive": Woman makes disturbing allegations against mothe...

3 months ago

"Batswadi mara": Gogo serves food on kitchen countertop after grandkids skip washing dishes

"Batswadi mara": Gogo serves food on kitchen countertop after grandkids skip was...

3 months ago

"It's like a horror movie": American man reacts to shopping experience at Menlyn Park Mall

"It's like a horror movie": American man reacts to shopping experience at Menlyn Park Mall

An American vlogged his funny experience of getting lost in Menlyn Mall, calling it “scary big” and likening it to a horror movie. SA people can’t stop laughing.

"Wena that’s a car nyana": Man shows amount of money he spent in December, SA in disbelief

"Wena that’s a car nyana": Man shows amount of money he spent in December, SA in disbelief

A man shared a TikTok revealing he spent over R92k in December. The viral video has sparked a mix of shock, jokes, and advice from social media users!

"How did he put them on?" Dancer’s ultra-tight skinny jeans during 'Biri Marung' challenge stun SA

"How did he put them on?" Dancer’s ultra-tight skinny jeans during 'Biri Marung' challenge stun SA

Kobus Nyovest’s TikTok dance video to the Biri Marung challenge had fans raving about his moves and laughing about his ultra-tight skinny jeans.

"Uyi red flag": SA reacts to family's hilarious escape from a content creator in TikTok video

"Uyi red flag": SA reacts to family's hilarious escape from a content creator in TikTok video

A video of a family hilariously dodging a content creator’s camera sparked debates online. Some viewers questioned boundaries in recording private moments.

"Very rare and brave dog": Dog's reaction to New Year's Eve fireworks leaves Mzansi stunned

"Very rare and brave dog": Dog's reaction to New Year's Eve fireworks leaves Mzansi stunned

A dog’s unexpected reaction to New Year’s fireworks went viral with 290k TikTok views. Unlike most dogs, this pup was super hyped up by the sparklers.

"Found myself praying with them": Mom faints at surprise birthday party, SA stressed by video

"Found myself praying with them": Mom faints at surprise birthday party, SA stressed by video

A mom fainted at her surprise birthday party, leaving her family and TikTok users stressed about her well-being. The viral clip has over 900k views and counting.

"Mr Moloto is doing a wonderful job": Video of LADGAC's New Year's Eve event warms hearts

"Mr Moloto is doing a wonderful job": Video of LADGAC's New Year's Eve event warms hearts

A video of LADGAC’s New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring Mr Moloto’s heartfelt speech, is making rounds online. SA people love the positive vibes.

"You’re strong": Woman celebrates lobola after 15 years of vat-en-sit and 4 kids, Mzansi reacts

"You’re strong": Woman celebrates lobola after 15 years of vat-en-sit and 4 kids, Mzansi reacts

A woman celebrated her lobola after 15 years of cohabitation and 4 kids. The TikTok video of the cows arriving sparked mixed reactions from netizens.

"Handled them like a pro": Off-duty cop stops group from lighting fireworks on public road, SA reacts

"Handled them like a pro": Off-duty cop stops group from lighting fireworks on public road, SA reacts

A video of an off-duty cop stopping people from lighting fireworks on a public road, sparked a debate. Viewers are defending his stance, saying the law is the law.

Hilary Sekgota