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

2 Adorable kids revive 'Umlando' dance challenge, TikTok video gets 334k views

2 Adorable kids revive 'Umlando' dance challenge, TikTok video gets 334k views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Dramatic video of Unity Secondary School pupils confronting their principal gets 2 million views

Dramatic video of Unity Secondary School pupils confronting their principal gets...

People

a year ago

Video of Varsity student stunned by cheese grillers price at Checkers spark complaints about food prices

Video of Varsity student stunned by cheese grillers price at Checkers spark comp...

People

a year ago

Kind man offers to pay for girl's items at grocery store, gives her 30 seconds to fill basket in viral video

Kind man offers to pay for girl's items at grocery store, gives her 30 seconds t...

People

a year ago

Musa Khawula accuses Lira of skin bleaching, and makes fun of her slurred speech following stroke

Musa Khawula accuses Lira of skin bleaching, and makes fun of her slurred speech...

Celebrities

a year ago

Man with crazy appetite devours pizza like shawarma, TikTok video stuns SA

Man with crazy appetite devours pizza like shawarma, TikTok video stuns SA

People

a year ago

Connie Ferguson commemorates 2nd anniversary of Shona Ferguson's passing: "You are just unforgettable man"

Connie Ferguson commemorates 2nd anniversary of Shona Ferguson's passing: "You are just unforgettable man"

Celebrities

a year ago

South African media personality Connie Ferguson took to Instagram to observe the anniversary of Shona Ferguson's death. The actress said his memory lives on.

TikTok video of woman's razor haircut leaves people comparing it to artificial lawn: “Ke 2023 chomi”

TikTok video of woman's razor haircut leaves people comparing it to artificial lawn: “Ke 2023 chomi”

People

a year ago

A South African woman went viral on TikTok after she posted a video admiring her new hairstyle. The majority of people did not like the edgy short haircut.

KZN student finally buried after passing away in Philippines, SA saddened

KZN student finally buried after passing away in Philippines, SA saddened

South Africa

a year ago

Sinegugu Myeni, who died in the airport in the Philippines, was buried in her hometown in Utrecht, KwaZulu-Natal after the government repatriated her remains.

Jacob Zuma Foundation says former president made a submission to Correctional Services Commissioner, SA split

Jacob Zuma Foundation says former president made a submission to Correctional Services Commissioner, SA split

South Africa

a year ago

The Jacob Zuma Foundation confirmed the former president's submissions to the Correctional Services Commissioner about the possibility of his return to jail.

J’Something and Coco mark their 12th anniversary with 2 pics and cute messages, SA swoons

J’Something and Coco mark their 12th anniversary with 2 pics and cute messages, SA swoons

Celebrities

a year ago

J'Something and Coco took to Instagram to declare their love for each other on their anniversary. The lovebirds poured their hearts out and posted pictures.

Jub Jub posts video taking pics with woman and child amid sexual abuse allegations

Jub Jub posts video taking pics with woman and child amid sexual abuse allegations

Celebrities

a year ago

Jub Jub took to Instagram with a video to prove he still has support, even though he is facing damning criminal charges. Fans applauded the 'Uyajola 9/9' host.

Phumeza Mdabe's blind son's sensing ability revealed in heartwarming viral video

Phumeza Mdabe's blind son's sensing ability revealed in heartwarming viral video

Celebrities

a year ago

South African actress Phumeza Mdabe posted a video of her blind son Mpilo Mdabe that showed his heightened senses. The clip got thousands of views on TikTok.

EFF's 10th Anniversary: Huge crowds flocking to FNB stadium to mark the party's milestone

EFF's 10th Anniversary: Huge crowds flocking to FNB stadium to mark the party's milestone

Politics

a year ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters will be holding a huge rally to commemorate its 10th anniversary at the FNB Stadium, where thousands are predicted to attend.

Nephew's epic response to aunt's pregnancy announcement gets 1.6 million views: "That baby is his"

Nephew's epic response to aunt's pregnancy announcement gets 1.6 million views: "That baby is his"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman who was struggling with fertility issues for 14 years recently revealed her pregnancy and showed her family's unexpected reaction to the announcement.

Hilary Sekgota