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

Malema suggests strengthening the African Union for peace and security on the continent, SA weighs in

Malema suggests strengthening the African Union for peace and security on the co...

Politics

a year ago

Woman extorts money from cheating boyfriend, flaunts the cash in TikTok video

Woman extorts money from cheating boyfriend, flaunts the cash in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Video of Ferraris with GP number plates wows Mzansi, video of convoy inspires people

Video of Ferraris with GP number plates wows Mzansi, video of convoy inspires pe...

Cars and Tech

a year ago

KZN Student's Remains to Return from the Philippines to SA, citizens extend condolences

KZN Student's Remains to Return from the Philippines to SA, citizens extend cond...

South Africa

a year ago

Woman records first day of teaching practicals, shares video of powerful arrival

Woman records first day of teaching practicals, shares video of powerful arrival

People

a year ago

Boity posts factory footage showing mass production of BT Signature beverages

Boity posts factory footage showing mass production of BT Signature beverages

Celebrities

a year ago

Taxi driver risks his life trying to save burning car, video garners SA's sympathy

Taxi driver risks his life trying to save burning car, video garners SA's sympathy

People

a year ago

A video showing a desperate taxi driver trying to put out the inferno in his car was posted on TikTok. People were disappointed that only one person helped.

SA prankster scares 2 women with unreal prison break act, funny video leaves social media users howling

SA prankster scares 2 women with unreal prison break act, funny video leaves social media users howling

People

a year ago

A South African content creator posted a prank video that TikTok users loved. The funny video showing the unreal prison escape entertained thousands of people.

New driver removes learner sign off her Suzuki Swift after 3 months on the road, video causes a buzz

New driver removes learner sign off her Suzuki Swift after 3 months on the road, video causes a buzz

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A South African woman expressed her confidence in her driving skills by removing the L sticker on her Suzuki car. The video resonated with peeps and went viral.

SA sends well wishes to 16 students injured in Carletonville accident

SA sends well wishes to 16 students injured in Carletonville accident

South Africa

a year ago

Sixteen children sustained injuries in a traffic accident on Tugela Street in Carletonville located west of Johannesburg. The children were taken to hospital.

SA man gives FNB card spa treatments before payday, funny video trends

SA man gives FNB card spa treatments before payday, funny video trends

People

a year ago

A South African man posted a video of how he prepares his bank card for the busy activities on payday. The TikTok clip grabbed SA's attention and went viral.

Musa Khawula drops picture of Gogo Maweni and SK Khoza all loved up at Gold Reef City

Musa Khawula drops picture of Gogo Maweni and SK Khoza all loved up at Gold Reef City

Celebrities

a year ago

Entertainment blogger Musa Khawula posted a throwback snap of Gogo Maweni and SK Khoza standing in front of the Anaconda ride at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg.

Woman vents about terrifying wig snatching experience in Joburg CBD, video triggers SA women

Woman vents about terrifying wig snatching experience in Joburg CBD, video triggers SA women

People

a year ago

A South African woman took to TikTok to share that a thief almost snatched her wig in the CBD in Johannesburg and the video sparked talks about the wig market.

4 Women wearing beautiful Xhosa traditional clothes bust fire dance moves, video trends

4 Women wearing beautiful Xhosa traditional clothes bust fire dance moves, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of women dancing and singing in their traditional Xhosa clothes went viral on TikTok. The clip shun a light on the beautiful South African culture.

Video of "pastor" leading church song while wearing high heels raises questions

Video of "pastor" leading church song while wearing high heels raises questions

People

a year ago

A video of a man believed to be a pastor went viral on Instagram and TikTok. The guy was captured at his Church singing and dancing in platform high heels.

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