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

"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 wood...

3 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...

3 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, v...

3 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...

3 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 wi...

3 months ago

"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 co...

3 months ago

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

"Naughty ones are known fast": Gogo fumbles voice recognition challenge with grandkids in video

"Naughty ones are known fast": Gogo fumbles voice recognition challenge with grandkids in video

A gogo’s attempt at a viral voice challenge had TikTok buzzing. The heartwarming clip of her guessing her grandkids’ voices is both funny and adorable!

"This is not appropriate": ZCC newlyweds' 'Biri Marung' dance gets tongues wagging online

"This is not appropriate": ZCC newlyweds' 'Biri Marung' dance gets tongues wagging online

A ZCC bride and groom wowed TikTok with their dance challenge at their wedding. The viral clip had Mzansi buzzing over their fun vibes and impressive moves.

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