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

3055 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"How did you pay the bill?": SA stunned by 4 women's tight finances during outing

"How did you pay the bill?": SA stunned by 4 women's tight finances during outing

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Landlords take us for fools": Pictures of R15k Stellenbosch rental apartment leave SA in disbelief

"Landlords take us for fools": Pictures of R15k Stellenbosch rental apartment leave SA in disbelief

People

9 months ago

"Never seen this side of Botswana": SA amazed by Gaborone's posh real estate in viral video

"Never seen this side of Botswana": SA amazed by Gaborone's posh real estate in viral video

People

9 months ago

"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 in stitches

People

9 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 adventure in video

People

9 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 sparks curiosity

People

9 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, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A family pranked a boy on his birthday by presenting a loaf of bread as a cake. The viral video had Mzansi people debating whether it was funny or traumatic.

"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 mother, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A woman’s shocking allegations against her mother have left TikTok users stunned. The heartbreaking revelation sparked disbelief and discussions online.

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

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

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A gogo served pap, chicken, and morogo on the kitchen counter after her grandkids refused to wash dishes. The TikTok video sparked a heated debate.

"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

People

9 months ago

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

People

9 months ago

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

People

9 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

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

People

9 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

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.

Hilary Sekgota