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

TikTokker explains different types of SA men based on the shoes they wear, video of theory garners 516k views

TikTokker explains different types of SA men based on the shoes they wear, video...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Dineo Ranaka's Insta video with mystery man sparks dating rumours: "She doesn't give up on love"

Dineo Ranaka's Insta video with mystery man sparks dating rumours: "She doesn't...

Celebrities

a year ago

South African man places R10 000 order for KFC wings, TikTok video stuns netizens

South African man places R10 000 order for KFC wings, TikTok video stuns netizen...

People

a year ago

Video of widow shooting content at husband's funeral raises eyebrows

Video of widow shooting content at husband's funeral raises eyebrows

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SAPS announces recruit drive for 10 000 police trainees, Mzansi reacts

SAPS announces recruit drive for 10 000 police trainees, Mzansi reacts

South Africa

a year ago

New father left dumbfounded by cost of NAN baby formula, opts for smaller and cheaper Lactogen in viral video

New father left dumbfounded by cost of NAN baby formula, opts for smaller and ch...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Kelly Khumalo drops video thanking supporters amid Senzo Meyiwa trial

Kelly Khumalo drops video thanking supporters amid Senzo Meyiwa trial

Celebrities

a year ago

SA singer Kelly Khumalo posted an Instagram video to express her gratitude towards her fans for their unwavering support amidst the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa trial.

Chicken Licken vs KFC: 2 SA women reveal which fast food joint has best value for money, video clocks 2m views

Chicken Licken vs KFC: 2 SA women reveal which fast food joint has best value for money, video clocks 2m views

People

a year ago

A TikTok user created a fun challenge to determine the restaurant that offers more bang for the buck between Chicken Licken and KFC, and the video went viral.

High School students surprise beloved teacher with luxurious R2 000 gift, reaction video trends

High School students surprise beloved teacher with luxurious R2 000 gift, reaction video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A dedicated teacher was gifted luxurious pants by his High School learners. He was recorded unwrapping his gift and his priceless reaction went TikTok viral.

Pretoria man offers hugs to sad strangers in the CBD, touching video gets 966k views

Pretoria man offers hugs to sad strangers in the CBD, touching video gets 966k views

People

a year ago

A kind man practised humanity in the CBD in Pretoria by giving sad strangers hugs. The heartwarming video went viral on TikTok and inspired South Africans.

DCS to announce verdict on Zuma's Incarceration by Thursday, SA discuss medical parole

DCS to announce verdict on Zuma's Incarceration by Thursday, SA discuss medical parole

South Africa

a year ago

SA eager that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will reach a decision on the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma before next week Thursday.

Woman shares plug for Checkers sweatpants going for R160 for 2 pairs, video trends

Woman shares plug for Checkers sweatpants going for R160 for 2 pairs, video trends

People

a year ago

A South African woman raved about the budget-friendly sweatpants she bought from the retail store Checkers. Her review about the price and quality went viral.

Pearl Thusi and daughter Thando Mokoena live it up in Mozambique, trip's mini vlog leaves SA swooning

Pearl Thusi and daughter Thando Mokoena live it up in Mozambique, trip's mini vlog leaves SA swooning

Celebrities

a year ago

Pearl Thusi and her daughter Thando Mokoena went on an exciting mother-daughter getaway to the stunning destination of Mozambique and posted an Instagram video.

Video of man drinking castor oil to clean his stomach triggers people's childhood memories: The aftertaste"

Video of man drinking castor oil to clean his stomach triggers people's childhood memories: The aftertaste"

People

a year ago

A popular TikTok content creator posted a video of him drinking two spoons of castor oil. The infamous constipation relief oil gave South Africans nostalgia.

Woman unboxes Le Creuset dupes bought from Takealot, video of cast iron pots wows SA

Woman unboxes Le Creuset dupes bought from Takealot, video of cast iron pots wows SA

People

a year ago

A South African woman raved about the budget-friendly cast iron pots that look exactly like Le Creuset. SA ladies on TikTok appreciated the affordable plug.

Hilary Sekgota