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

Loving mom spoils 3 young daughters with spa date, SA swoons over wholesome video

Loving mom spoils 3 young daughters with spa date, SA swoons over wholesome vide...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SA woman sings Sepedi Gospel song, at Petrol Station, video moves the internet

SA woman sings Sepedi Gospel song, at Petrol Station, video moves the internet

People

a year ago

Married couple records construction journey of their dream house, video clocks 3.6 million views

Married couple records construction journey of their dream house, video clocks 3...

Africa

a year ago

Pet hamster eating spaghetti becomes worldwide viral sensation, adorable video garners 76 million views

Pet hamster eating spaghetti becomes worldwide viral sensation, adorable video g...

US

a year ago

Mbalula says ANC must hold onto power in upcoming 2024 elections, citizens weigh in

Mbalula says ANC must hold onto power in upcoming 2024 elections, citizens weigh...

Politics

a year ago

Tzaneen street with beautiful modern houses wows Mzansi, video goes viral

Tzaneen street with beautiful modern houses wows Mzansi, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Father helps son face fear of heights at mall, video triggers peeps traumas

Father helps son face fear of heights at mall, video triggers peeps traumas

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young boy conquers his fear of heights with his father's loving guidance in a heartwarming TikTok video. South Africans admired the father's dedication.

The Funny Chef shares octopus recipe, hilarious cooking video goes viral

The Funny Chef shares octopus recipe, hilarious cooking video goes viral

People

a year ago

Food influencer and TV host, known as The Funny Chef posted a TikTok video of an octopus recipe and it became a viral hit. People were wowed with the turnout.

Mzansi man rants about restaurant customers that failed to pay 10% of R1 000 bill, video sparks heated debate

Mzansi man rants about restaurant customers that failed to pay 10% of R1 000 bill, video sparks heated debate

People

a year ago

A content creator took to TikTok to complain about stingy customer with no tipping etiquette. His video went viral and raised discussions about fair wages.

Burna Boy to headline concert at FNB stadium, fans anticipate upcoming show

Burna Boy to headline concert at FNB stadium, fans anticipate upcoming show

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy is headed to South Africa in September to perform at a concert that will held at the FNB stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg.

Truck arson attacks: Police arrest 4th suspect in Mpumalanga, SA citizens pleased

Truck arson attacks: Police arrest 4th suspect in Mpumalanga, SA citizens pleased

South Africa

a year ago

Police Minister Bheki Cele confirmed that a fourth suspect was arrested in connection with the truck attack in Mpumalanga and they are facing multiple charges.

Former 'Isibaya' actor Muzi Mthabela shows wife love with spiced-up Bible verse

Former 'Isibaya' actor Muzi Mthabela shows wife love with spiced-up Bible verse

Celebrities

a year ago

Former 'Isibaya' actor Muzi Mthabela posted a picture of him and his wife and captioned the posted with a Bible verse. Fans swooned about the duo's marriage.

Father chases scared baby with vacuum cleaner, TikTok video gets 5 million views

Father chases scared baby with vacuum cleaner, TikTok video gets 5 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video a frantically crawling away from a vacuum cleaner became a viral hit on TikTok. People worldwide were amazed by how fast the adorable baby was fleeing.

KFC waiter gets praised for giving couple romantic photoshoot at the restaurant, video trends

KFC waiter gets praised for giving couple romantic photoshoot at the restaurant, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a couple taking pictures at a KFC restaurant went viral on TikTok. The waiter helped them capture the sweet date by taking pics of the smitten duo.

Zuma Foundation keeps public guessing on former president's illness

Zuma Foundation keeps public guessing on former president's illness

South Africa

a year ago

The Jacob Zuma Foundation refused to give details about the former president's mysterious ailment that he is being treated for in Russia while being on parole.

Hilary Sekgota