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

3060 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"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...

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"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...

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"O findile out": Video of Mzansi gent ugly crying at groove sparks online speculations

"O findile out": Video of Mzansi gent ugly crying at groove sparks online...

People

5 months ago

"I wasn't expecting that split": Vibey madala unleashes acrobatic moves at family get-together

"I wasn't expecting that split": Vibey madala unleashes acrobatic moves at...

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"I am never this lucky": Video of excited Mzansi motorists passing toll gate for free goes viral

"I am never this lucky": Video of excited Mzansi motorists passing toll gate for...

People

5 months ago

"Portable jacuzzi": SA jokes about woman's desperate plea for a vaskom tutorial, video goes viral

"Portable jacuzzi": SA jokes about woman's desperate plea for a vaskom tutorial,...

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"You will rise again": Woman shares heartbreak of losing her house, emotional video garners sympathy

"You will rise again": Woman shares heartbreak of losing her house, emotional video garners sympathy

People

5 months ago

A South African woman shared a heartfelt TikTok video as she said goodbye to her home. Netizens rallied to comfort her, sharing messages of hope.

Family celebrates young woman's acceptance at Harvard University, video warms Mzansi people's hearts

Family celebrates young woman's acceptance at Harvard University, video warms Mzansi people's hearts

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

A young woman's acceptance to Harvard University has gone viral on social media. Her family's heartwarming reaction captured the hearts of SA people.

"Well done": Vigilant citizen catches thief stealing pavement on Nasrec road, clip garners praise

"Well done": Vigilant citizen catches thief stealing pavement on Nasrec road, clip garners praise

People

5 months ago

A man was caught stealing pavers from a public pavement, with the intention of using them to pave his own home. The video created a buzz on social media.

"Prison break looks good on you": Woman shows glow-up after leaving polygamous relationship

"Prison break looks good on you": Woman shows glow-up after leaving polygamous relationship

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A South African woman's TikTok video showcasing her stunning transformation after leaving a polygamous relationship has sparked a heated debate online.

Gorgeous shack interiors: 5 inspiring stories of South Africans decorating their humble homes

Gorgeous shack interiors: 5 inspiring stories of South Africans decorating their humble homes

People

5 months ago

Discover 5 stunning shack interior decor ideas that inspired South Africans in 2024. Transform your home with these amazing and affordable designs.

"Toxic parents will be the end of us": Woman shares pain about mother not appreciating gifts

"Toxic parents will be the end of us": Woman shares pain about mother not appreciating gifts

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A TikTok video of a woman sharing her pain about her ungrateful mother has gone viral. It resonated with many who opened up about their own toxic parents.

"You are really living the dream": Woman shows husband rescuing her from makoti duties

"You are really living the dream": Woman shows husband rescuing her from makoti duties

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A married woman flexed her supportive husband in a viral TikTok video. He helped her with makoti duties when long nails made pumpkin-chopping tricky.

"He doesn’t want nonsense at his funeral": Grandfather makes family practice his send-off song

"He doesn’t want nonsense at his funeral": Grandfather makes family practice his send-off song

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A grandfather’s unique request for a song at his funeral has gone viral on TikTok! His family practiced the lyrics seriously, sparking laughs and love across Mzansi.

"This gave me tears": Mother and son’s low-budget Christmas decoration video has SA people emotional

"This gave me tears": Mother and son’s low-budget Christmas decoration video has SA people emotional

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A video of a mother and son decorating their Wendy house on a low budget has gone viral, garnering over 358k views. Their wholesomeness touched SA people.

Hilary Sekgota