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

3056 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"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

10 months ago

"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

10 months ago

"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

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

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

Cars and Tech

10 months ago

"African mothers don't play": Helper's dramatic protectiveness over teen melts hearts

"African mothers don't play": Helper's dramatic protectiveness over teen melts hearts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Batswadi will be the death of us": SA feels pain of woman handwashing curtains in bathtub

"Batswadi will be the death of us": SA feels pain of woman handwashing curtains in bathtub

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Proud of you stranger": SA rallies behind woman with no family support on graduation day

"Proud of you stranger": SA rallies behind woman with no family support on graduation day

Women Empowerment

10 months ago

A woman graduated with no family support, sharing her emotional moment online. Mzansi TikTok users comforted her, showing love for her achievement.

"Jealous down it's beautiful": Woman’s stylish shack interior stuns SA with cosy and modern vibes

"Jealous down it's beautiful": Woman’s stylish shack interior stuns SA with cosy and modern vibes

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman wowed Mzansi with her stunning shack interior featuring chic furniture and modern appliances. Her cosy home video has netizens raving online!

"Nailed the assignment": 2 Friends celebrate getting car in parking space, SA cracks jokes

"Nailed the assignment": 2 Friends celebrate getting car in parking space, SA cracks jokes

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Two friends who were driving celebrated a parking mission that didn’t go as planned! The clip of their joy had Mzasi TikTok users buzzing with laughter.

"You made the little girl in her so happy": Woman surprises friend with thoughtful and pricey gift

"You made the little girl in her so happy": Woman surprises friend with thoughtful and pricey gift

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman surprised her bestie with a thoughtful phone gift during a car ride. Her emotional reaction had TikTok in tears over their friendship goals.

"She loves you with her whole heart": Xhosa man gives bae full village life experience in sweet clip

"She loves you with her whole heart": Xhosa man gives bae full village life experience in sweet clip

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Xhosa man shared a heartwarming video of his girlfriend experiencing authentic village life, including waking up early, eating mogodu, and helping elders cook.

"I believed I could, so I did": Woman becomes 1st LLB graduate in her family, shares emotional video

"I believed I could, so I did": Woman becomes 1st LLB graduate in her family, shares emotional video

Women Empowerment

10 months ago

A South African woman becomes the first LLB graduate in her family and shared her inspiring story on TikTok. The video got over 250k views on the platform.

"Even the pastor is scared": Lightning interrupts wedding ceremony in Modimolle, video stuns Mzansi

"Even the pastor is scared": Lightning interrupts wedding ceremony in Modimolle, video stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Modimolle wedding video capturing lightning striking during the couple’s prayer went viral with over 700k views. Guests urged the pastor to continue praying.

"Sweetest experience life can offer": Woman ugly cries as boyfriend proposes, video touches netizens

"Sweetest experience life can offer": Woman ugly cries as boyfriend proposes, video touches netizens

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman’s tearful “Yes” to her boyfriend’s surprise picnic proposal went viral on TikTok. Netizens are touched by her reaction and the beautiful romance displayed.

"Remember the Lord is watching you": SA unimpressed with married man's church antics in video

"Remember the Lord is watching you": SA unimpressed with married man's church antics in video

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A married man’s antics during a church service was captured in a TikTok video. His unserious behaviour unsettled many Mzansi people and sparked a debate.

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