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

3057 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

2-year-old toddler burns to death in house fire in Johannesburg, SA horrified

2-year-old toddler burns to death in house fire in Johannesburg, SA horrified

South Africa

2 years ago

Nota Baloyi celebrates Father's Day with mystery woman, posts pictures and video from New York

Nota Baloyi celebrates Father's Day with mystery woman, posts pictures and video from New York

Celebrities

2 years ago

Will Smith lands in Botswana, posts video of Safari adventure that excites tweeps

Will Smith lands in Botswana, posts video of Safari adventure that excites tweeps

Celebrities

2 years ago

Video of Ackermans winter boots have SA ladies raving, TikTok gets 331K views

Video of Ackermans winter boots have SA ladies raving, TikTok gets 331K views

People

2 years ago

Male friends wearing makoti overalls perform fire amapiano challenge, vibey video gets SA hyped

Male friends wearing makoti overalls perform fire amapiano challenge, vibey video gets SA hyped

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

SA man creates bionic arm with metal wires, TikTok video gets 1.3 million viewers

SA man creates bionic arm with metal wires, TikTok video gets 1.3 million viewers

People

2 years ago

Woman shares sad video of repossessed car, video of truck towing it away goes viral

Woman shares sad video of repossessed car, video of truck towing it away goes viral

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A sad woman posted a viral TikTok video of her car getting towed away by a truck because she failed to keep up with the monthly repayments of the bank loan.

Elderly man spoils young wife with money, video sparks heated debate on TikTok

Elderly man spoils young wife with money, video sparks heated debate on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a loving couple with a big age difference got TikTok users' attention. The lovebirds were enjoying cake and flaunting their cash while lying in bed.

SA clubgoers belt out gospel song mid-groove, TikTok video gets 355K views

SA clubgoers belt out gospel song mid-groove, TikTok video gets 355K views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A clip of South African people singing a gospel song at a nightclub went viral on TikTok. People were amused by the group pouring their hearts out while drunk.

SA makoti eats chicken feet for first time in front of in-laws, video gets love from TikTok users

SA makoti eats chicken feet for first time in front of in-laws, video gets love from TikTok users

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A married couple posted a video taken with the black side of their family, and it went viral on TikTok. The wife ate chicken feet with everyone staring at her.

Tshwane residents readying for week-long protest against illegal foreigners, SA weighs in

Tshwane residents readying for week-long protest against illegal foreigners, SA weighs in

South Africa

2 years ago

Residents of Pretoria will on Monday morning start a week-long mass protest against illegal immigrants living in South Africa and contributing to social ills.

Sbahle Mpisane celebrates bday with revealing outfit, MaMkhize and SA celebs gush over 7 hot pictures

Sbahle Mpisane celebrates bday with revealing outfit, MaMkhize and SA celebs gush over 7 hot pictures

Celebrities

2 years ago

Fitness influencer and socialite Sbahle Mpisane marked her 30th birthday with hot Instagram pictures. The shared images showing her wearing a sheer lace outfit.

Ramaphosa concludes Africa's peace mission with no deal between Russia and Ukraine, briefs SA with video

Ramaphosa concludes Africa's peace mission with no deal between Russia and Ukraine, briefs SA with video

Europe

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his visits to Russia and Ukraine and posted a video of his Twitter page of that African peace mission has accomplished.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker expecting 1st child together, announcement video goes viral

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker expecting 1st child together, announcement video goes viral

US

2 years ago

Kourtney Kardashian announced to the world that she was expecting her first child with her husband Travis Barker. The reality star posted a video on Instagram.

Ramaphosa tells Putin that war with Ukraine is affecting African countries, SA weighs in

Ramaphosa tells Putin that war with Ukraine is affecting African countries, SA weighs in

Europe

2 years ago

The African peace-seeking delegation headed by President Cyril Ramaphosa had a meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the 18th-century Konstantinovsky Palace.

Hilary Sekgota