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

3057 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

Musa Khawula murder case: Magistrate and SA tired of celeb troll's delay tactics

Musa Khawula murder case: Magistrate and SA tired of celeb troll's delay tactics

Celebrities

2 years ago

Grade 1 learners impress SA with remarkable comprehension of Afrikaans in TikTok video

Grade 1 learners impress SA with remarkable comprehension of Afrikaans in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Robot Boii's dance moves earn him international dance nomination, Mzansi proud

Robot Boii's dance moves earn him international dance nomination, Mzansi proud

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kid's sushi taste test and honest reaction amuses over 979k TikTokkers

Kid's sushi taste test and honest reaction amuses over 979k TikTokkers

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Proud mother prays over daughter's new BMW car in tearful TikTok video

Proud mother prays over daughter's new BMW car in tearful TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTok star Malcolm allows domestic worker to drive his Porsche on their outing

TikTok star Malcolm allows domestic worker to drive his Porsche on their outing

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of Venda houses with modern architectural designs wows the internet

Video of Venda houses with modern architectural designs wows the internet

South Africa

2 years ago

A rural area in Venda covered with stunning residences inspired South Africans on TikTok. The footage displayed the dreamy houses worth millions of rands.

CCIFSA officials confirm Arthur Mafokate was not suspended as chairperson

CCIFSA officials confirm Arthur Mafokate was not suspended as chairperson

Celebrities

2 years ago

The Cultural and Creatives Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) confirmed that kwaito singer Arthur Mafokate is still the organisation's chairperson.

Gambler destroys slot machine after losing money, TikTok video trends

Gambler destroys slot machine after losing money, TikTok video trends

US

2 years ago

A video showing a gambler's fit of rage caused a frenzy on TikTok. Viewers were stunned the man who lost money took out his frustrations on a slot machine.

Woman reuses old pieces of soap bars to mould new bars, TikTok video gets 2.4 million views

Woman reuses old pieces of soap bars to mould new bars, TikTok video gets 2.4 million views

People

2 years ago

A woman repurposed old soap bars and made new bars. She heated the old pieces in a pot and shaped them with silicone mould as demonstrated in TikTok video.

Murdah Bongz under fire for favouring Kairo Forbes over his biological child

Murdah Bongz under fire for favouring Kairo Forbes over his biological child

Celebrities

2 years ago

Murdah Bongs was criticised for showing preference to his DJ Zinhle's daughter Kairo Forbes over his firstborn daughter who remains unknown to many netizens.

Man discovers Pretoria dairy factory selling milk-based products for peanuts, SA appreciates tip

Man discovers Pretoria dairy factory selling milk-based products for peanuts, SA appreciates tip

People

2 years ago

A man found a dairy factory in Silverton and displayed product prices for people on TikTok. Pretoria people were happy know about the shop in the capital city.

Jam tarts recipe TikTok video leaves South Africans salivating and nostalgic

Jam tarts recipe TikTok video leaves South Africans salivating and nostalgic

People

2 years ago

A food content creator shared a jam tarts tutorial video on TikTok that gained traction. People said the recipe ignited fond memories from their childhood.

Hardworking woman polishes red porch outside her mansion using only a cloth

Hardworking woman polishes red porch outside her mansion using only a cloth

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A homeowner with a big house showed the way she keeps her porch sparkling in a TikTok video. People were impressed by how she accomplished the cleaning task.

4 Illegal miners arrested in Sekhukhune, Mzansi citizens applaud the police

4 Illegal miners arrested in Sekhukhune, Mzansi citizens applaud the police

South Africa

2 years ago

Limpopo police officers busted illegal miners at an abandoned mining shaft in Atok. The four suspects will appear at the Sekhukhune Magistrate’s Court soon.

Hilary Sekgota