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

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...

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

"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...

People

5 months ago

"Called balance": Wits student transitions from slaying in JHB to chopping wood in KZN, SA reacts

"Called balance": Wits student transitions from slaying in JHB to chopping...

People

5 months ago

"Hours are draining": Woman quits retail job with no backup, video sparks online debate

"Hours are draining": Woman quits retail job with no backup, video sparks online...

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Craving leyo happiness": Woman does cartwheels to celebrate new car purchase, video amazes SA

"Craving leyo happiness": Woman does cartwheels to celebrate new car purchase,...

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

"Most wholesome thing": Video of Close-knit family feasting on gogo's bed spread holiday cheer

"Most wholesome thing": Video of Close-knit family feasting on gogo's bed spread...

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Her pronunciation is so good": SA people impressed by hubby teaching Spanish wife Setswana

"Her pronunciation is so good": SA people impressed by hubby teaching Spanish wife Setswana

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A heartwarming video of a Tswana man teaching his Spanish wife Setswana melted hearts. Watch the woman's impressive pronunciation and spot-on accent.

"Their bosses must be proud": Petrol attendants shine at Makhadzi's Polokwane concert, video wows SA

"Their bosses must be proud": Petrol attendants shine at Makhadzi's Polokwane concert, video wows SA

People

5 months ago

Check out how petrol attendants dazzled Makhadzi’s one-woman show at Peter Mokaba Stadium with their amazing dance moves in a viral TikTok video.

"It's so nice": Unboxing video of woman's modern kitchen sink from Temu leaves SA people impressed

"It's so nice": Unboxing video of woman's modern kitchen sink from Temu leaves SA people impressed

People

5 months ago

Check out how a Mzansi woman's Temu unboxing of a modern black kitchen sink wowed TikTok with 120k views! Netizens can't wait to see the final install.

"Respect people's jobs": Angry customer and cashier exchange heated words over change, SA reacts

"Respect people's jobs": Angry customer and cashier exchange heated words over change, SA reacts

People

5 months ago

A heated argument between a customer and a cashier over chump change and the quality of store products went viral on TikTok, sparking mixed reactions.

"Yoh this is cruel": Mom cuts daughter’s long manicured nails after chores dispute, video goes viral

"Yoh this is cruel": Mom cuts daughter’s long manicured nails after chores dispute, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A video of mom’s decision to cut her daughter’s nails after she skipped chores went viral. The clip sparked a fierce parenting debate on TikTok among SA people.

"Where is he working bathong?": Earth-moving artisan’s salary in video sparks heated online debate

"Where is he working bathong?": Earth-moving artisan’s salary in video sparks heated online debate

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A South African woman's post about an earth-moving artisan’s payslip has TikTok buzzing. TikTok users debated the earnings and overtime shown in the video.

"What she does to feed us": Daughter cries watching mom work as domestic helper in viral video

"What she does to feed us": Daughter cries watching mom work as domestic helper in viral video

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A young woman was moved to tears watching her hardworking mom as a domestic worker. The heartfelt clip inspired viewers to show appreciation for parents.

"Soft life pro max": Lawyer flexes 1st payslip, video leaves Mzansi people stunned

"Soft life pro max": Lawyer flexes 1st payslip, video leaves Mzansi people stunned

People

5 months ago

A lawyer showed his first payslip from 2011, earning R15k as a candidate attorney. The post sparked questions and comparisons from Mzansi people.

"Nothing wrong with that food": SA reacts to woman's struggle meal amid tough times for her family

"Nothing wrong with that food": SA reacts to woman's struggle meal amid tough times for her family

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A woman shared her festive "struggle meal" on TikTok. Her simple pap, spinach, and chilli gravy sparked a wave of comfort and jokes from Mzansi peeps.

Hilary Sekgota