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

"Someone was robbed here": Building project of R700k Limpopo house with R175k roofing sparks debate

"Someone was robbed here": Building project of R700k Limpopo house with R175k ro...

3 months ago

"January is going to deal with you": SA reacts to pet owner spoiling dog with KFC in viral pictures

"January is going to deal with you": SA reacts to pet owner spoiling dog with KF...

3 months ago

"Very beautiful": Woman flexes friend's stunning rural guesthouse she helped design, snaps wow SA

"Very beautiful": Woman flexes friend's stunning rural guesthouse she helped des...

3 months ago

"Inspirational bro": Shoprite cashier lands job as a civil engineer, work pictures inspire SA people

"Inspirational bro": Shoprite cashier lands job as a civil engineer, work pictur...

3 months ago

"Return them": Mom regrets buying R400 school shoes days before PEP's 99c sale, video sparks debate

"Return them": Mom regrets buying R400 school shoes days before PEP's 99c sale,...

3 months ago

"Age is just a number": African man shows his American wife love, viral video sparks online debate

"Age is just a number": African man shows his American wife love, viral video sp...

3 months ago

"They’re about to change the game": Man shows Crocs school shoes find, video intrigues parents

"They’re about to change the game": Man shows Crocs school shoes find, video intrigues parents

A TikTok video showing back-to-school Crocs has SA parents buzzing. Many love the comfort and style, while others wonder if schools will allow them.

"May this kind of love locate me": SA people swoon over elderly couple's sweet moments in video

"May this kind of love locate me": SA people swoon over elderly couple's sweet moments in video

An elderly couple was captured sharing sweet moments on TikTok, from filing nails to snack-feeding on the road. Mzansi is in their feels over the wholesome duo!

"Durban is carrying the whole country": Woman shows pool vibes at uShaka Marine World, SA hyped

"Durban is carrying the whole country": Woman shows pool vibes at uShaka Marine World, SA hyped

A video of people at uShaka Marine World doing a choreographed pool dance went viral with over 200k views. SA loved seeing locals enjoy the world-class facility.

"Siyabonga on his behalf": SA praises kind woman festive feast with a security guard in viral video

"Siyabonga on his behalf": SA praises kind woman festive feast with a security guard in viral video

A TikTok video of a woman sharing her Christmas meal with a security guard warmed hearts across Mzansi. Her act of kindness inspired others to spread festive cheer!

"Cried tears of joy": Hospital staff celebrate young patient's birthday, SA people touched by video

"Cried tears of joy": Hospital staff celebrate young patient's birthday, SA people touched by video

St. Mary’s Hospital staff surprised a young patient with a birthday party, organised by his mom. The video warmed Mzansi’s hearts as netizens praised the nurses.

"Imagine being makhelwane": SA people stressed by 6am groove commotion in Soweto in TikTok video

"Imagine being makhelwane": SA people stressed by 6am groove commotion in Soweto in TikTok video

Footage of morning groove scene outside Extreme Lounge in Soweto gained traction on TikTok with over 262,000 views. Netizens sympathised with the neighbours.

"Family is tired of receiving lobola": Woman stuns SA with announcement of upcoming 3rd marriage

"Family is tired of receiving lobola": Woman stuns SA with announcement of upcoming 3rd marriage

A Mzansi woman went viral for announcing her 3rd wedding through a TikTok challenge. The clip had netizens cracking jokes about lobola her money.

"His inner child came out": Grown man loses it over PlayStation 5 gift, video gets 55 million views

"His inner child came out": Grown man loses it over PlayStation 5 gift, video gets 55 million views

A grown man’s over-the-top reaction to his PS5 Christmas gift became a viral TikTok hit with 55 million views. Viewers loved seeing his pure joy and inner child!

"Still no sign of the uncles": Mzansi woman reflects on 2024 ending with no lobola in video

"Still no sign of the uncles": Mzansi woman reflects on 2024 ending with no lobola in video

A woman reflected on er unfulfilled marriage plans for 2024 and delayed lobola uncles sparked comfort from Mzansi women. The video went TikTok viral.

Hilary Sekgota