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

"The lies continue": Matthew Lani's claims of interview with Nandipha Maguduma met with scepticism

"The lies continue": Matthew Lani's claims of interview with Nandipha Maguduma m...

4 months ago

"You don't know what poverty is": Limpopo woman silences trolls with video of stunning house tour

"You don't know what poverty is": Limpopo woman silences trolls with video of st...

4 months ago

"What were you thinking?": Learner reflects on handing R40 mil to the police, SA weighs in

"What were you thinking?": Learner reflects on handing R40 mil to the police, SA...

4 months ago

"The smile on her face": Generous boss gives domestic worker a unique year-end function in video

"The smile on her face": Generous boss gives domestic worker a unique year-end f...

4 months ago

"Girl we need receipts": American tourist vents about experiencing discrimination in South Africa

"Girl we need receipts": American tourist vents about experiencing discriminatio...

4 months ago

"Discipline is painful": Mr Moloto's harsh rehab intervention sparks mixed opinions online

"Discipline is painful": Mr Moloto's harsh rehab intervention sparks mixed opini...

4 months ago

"God is never late": Couple levels up from kasi backroom to suburban home, video moves SA people

"God is never late": Couple levels up from kasi backroom to suburban home, video moves SA people

The video, which racked up over 957,000 views, had people cheering for the couple. Mzansi netizens applauded their teamwork, faith, and resilience.

"Bathong di rich cousin": Ama2ks with fancy English twang spooked by strange man in Limpopo

"Bathong di rich cousin": Ama2ks with fancy English twang spooked by strange man in Limpopo

Ama2ks in Limpopo were spooked by an uninvited man in a strange outfit. A TikTok video shows how they went from scared to vibing with him at the gate.

"Getting out of hand now": SA stunned by long Grade 4 stationery list with questionable items

"Getting out of hand now": SA stunned by long Grade 4 stationery list with questionable items

A Grade $ stationery list with 35 items, including cleaning products and heaps of toilet paper, shocked parents online. Mzansi people protested the demands.

"You will pass": SA rallies behind adult matric learner anxiously waiting for final results

"You will pass": SA rallies behind adult matric learner anxiously waiting for final results

A Mzansi woman bravely returned to high school at 28, sharing her inspiring journey on TikTok. Viewers rallied behind her as she awaits her matric results.

"It can only be God": Woman gets married at 61, heartwarming video restores faith in love

"It can only be God": Woman gets married at 61, heartwarming video restores faith in love

A 61-year-old bride is winning hearts online after tying the knot. Her beautiful wedding TikTok video inspired hope among netizens that love is timeless.

"Send those twigs back": Woman’s online Christmas tree shopping fail stuns South Africans

"Send those twigs back": Woman’s online Christmas tree shopping fail stuns South Africans

A TikTok user's online Christmas tree fail has left South Africans stunned. Her skinny, scrawny tree went viral, sparking tips and laughs on social media.

"He is with the love of his life": Woman vents about boyfriend’s disappearing act in video

"He is with the love of his life": Woman vents about boyfriend’s disappearing act in video

A woman shared her heartbreak over a boyfriend who didn’t come home in a TikTok video. The emotional post resonated with many, sparking advice and support.

"May God bless you sis": Woman surprises gogo with R45k allowance, reaction melts hearts

"May God bless you sis": Woman surprises gogo with R45k allowance, reaction melts hearts

A young woman gave her gogo R45,000 and shared her reaction in touching WhatsApp voicenotes. Mzansi praised her kind gesture and wished her blessings.

Faf de Klerk’s luxe car obsession: A look at impressive lineup Aston Martin and more

Faf de Klerk’s luxe car obsession: A look at impressive lineup Aston Martin and more

Two-time Rugby World Cup champion Faf de Klerk has a stunning car collection that he flexed online! Check out his Ineos Grenadier, Aston Martin, BMW, and more.

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