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

"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 specul...

3 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 famil...

3 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...

3 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,...

3 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 vi...

3 months ago

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 Mz...

3 months ago

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

4 Skincare plugs that saved South African women in 2024, helpful videos went viral

4 Skincare plugs that saved South African women in 2024, helpful videos went viral

Check out the top 4 skincare plugs that helped South African women achieve radiant skin in 2024. Affordable and effective tips were shared in videos.

"The highest earners": Video teaser of rock engineer's salary sparks massive online debate

"The highest earners": Video teaser of rock engineer's salary sparks massive online debate

Popular TikTok content creatoe Boni Xaba hinted at rock engineer's salary in South Africa, and emphasised the importance of math and science education.

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