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

"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...

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

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

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

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"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...

Family and Relationships

5 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...

People

5 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...

People

5 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...

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

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

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

People

6 months ago

An American tourist opened up about feeling unwelcome in SA. Her claims of “learned behaviour” sparked curiosity and mixed reactions from Mzansi.

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

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

People

6 months ago

SA reacted to Mr Moloto’s viral rehab intervention where a young man protested his haircut. The video sparked debates online and left Mzansi stunned.

"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

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

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

Women Empowerment

6 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

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

People

6 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

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.

Hilary Sekgota