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

Life sentence handed to 3 hitmen hired by wife to kill cop husband, SA alarmed

Life sentence handed to 3 hitmen hired by wife to kill cop husband, SA alarmed

South Africa

2 years ago

Emtee confirms estranged wife's claims that he abuses drugs: "I use to sip lean"

Emtee confirms estranged wife's claims that he abuses drugs: "I use to sip lean"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Thabo Bester: Mzansi celebrates Tom Motsepe's birthday with throwback video

Thabo Bester: Mzansi celebrates Tom Motsepe's birthday with throwback video

South Africa

2 years ago

American man recounts hectic night after drinking 2 Savannas, video of hilarious review gets over 500K views

American man recounts hectic night after drinking 2 Savannas, video of hilarious review gets over 500K views

US

2 years ago

Woman with "werewolf syndrome" flaunts unique beauty in viral Insta video

Woman with "werewolf syndrome" flaunts unique beauty in viral Insta video

US

2 years ago

Toddler gets stressed out by playful puppy wanting attention, video angers TikTokkers

Toddler gets stressed out by playful puppy wanting attention, video angers TikTokkers

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of High School teacher sweeping filthy classroom in front of rowdy students upsets SA

Video of High School teacher sweeping filthy classroom in front of rowdy students upsets SA

Education

2 years ago

Footage of a High School teacher cleaning after her teenage students in a classroom went viral on TikTok. SA accused ama2K of being lazy and disrespectful.

Blaq Diamond wins court battle against Ambitiouz Entertainment, SA cheers

Blaq Diamond wins court battle against Ambitiouz Entertainment, SA cheers

Movies

2 years ago

The court ordered Ambitiouz Entertainment to remove SA pop duo Blaq Diamond music from YouTube and all DSPs. The record label has to pay their legal fees too.

SA woman raves about 50% sale at Foschini, video of discounted boots and jackets goes TikTok viral

SA woman raves about 50% sale at Foschini, video of discounted boots and jackets goes TikTok viral

People

2 years ago

Retail giant Foschini ran a 50% sale of their clothing and one woman gushed about the discounted winter items on her TikTok. The video got the laddies excited.

Ace Magashule permanently expelled from ANC, citizens stunned by announcement

Ace Magashule permanently expelled from ANC, citizens stunned by announcement

Politics

2 years ago

The National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) expelled the former secretary-general of the African National Congress (ANC) Ace Magashule from the ruling party.

K.O announces date of upcoming 1 man show on Twitter, fans excited

K.O announces date of upcoming 1 man show on Twitter, fans excited

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African rapper K.O revealed on Twitter that he will be having a concert at the end of July in Johannesburg. He said tickets can be bought at Webtickets.

Vibey man translates amapiano hit song 'Mnike to Afrikaans, funny video leaves SA busting with laughter

Vibey man translates amapiano hit song 'Mnike to Afrikaans, funny video leaves SA busting with laughter

People

2 years ago

A TikTok user posted a video of his rendition of Tyler ICU's 'Mnike' and it went viral. The SA man changed the Zulu lyrics to Afrikaans and people loved it.

Married woman cries about husband who keeps disappearing on weekends, video goes viral

Married woman cries about husband who keeps disappearing on weekends, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman shared her marital struggles with TikTok users and the video went viral. South Africans gave her suggestions on how to resolve issues with her husband.

Woman receives MINI Cooper from partner, videos of her strange reaction gets tongues wagging on TikTok

Woman receives MINI Cooper from partner, videos of her strange reaction gets tongues wagging on TikTok

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A young woman was surprised with a MINI Cooper by her boyfriend at the Hatfield dealership in Melrose in Johannesburg. The video of her reaction went viral.

Woman shares plug of affordable and trendy boots from Ackermans, video gets SA ladies excited

Woman shares plug of affordable and trendy boots from Ackermans, video gets SA ladies excited

People

2 years ago

A fashion lover shared gorgeous winter boots for sale at Ackerman's. The video got SA ladies excited they and said they will buy pairs at their local stores.

Hilary Sekgota