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

3054 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

10-year-old student shot during assassination of taxi owner outside school premises in Durban, SA horrified

10-year-old student shot during assassination of taxi owner outside school premises in Durban, SA horrified

South Africa

2 years ago

Unemployed Limpopo woman wins R22 million lotto jackpot played on Capitec app, SA amazed: "Never give up"

Unemployed Limpopo woman wins R22 million lotto jackpot played on Capitec app, SA amazed: "Never give up"

South Africa

2 years ago

SA drags Lindiwe Sisulu for sitting in between AKA's grieving parents at memorial service: "No shame at all"

SA drags Lindiwe Sisulu for sitting in between AKA's grieving parents at memorial service: "No shame at all"

South Africa

2 years ago

Rachel and Siya Kolisi buy daughter expensive sweater from Beyoncé's 'Ivy Park', shows pics on Insta

Rachel and Siya Kolisi buy daughter expensive sweater from Beyoncé's 'Ivy Park', shows pics on Insta

Celebrities

2 years ago

Brave man feeds dangerous chained lion food from his mouth in viral video with 2.1mil views: "Very risky"

Brave man feeds dangerous chained lion food from his mouth in viral video with 2.1mil views: "Very risky"

Asia

2 years ago

Woman reveals she pays R1700 for 30 min therapy session, tweet stuns SA and goes viral: "Stick to alcohol"

Woman reveals she pays R1700 for 30 min therapy session, tweet stuns SA and goes viral: "Stick to alcohol"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Woman in hot pyjamas nails Pretoria Bacardi dance challenge in TikTok video with 1.3 million views

Woman in hot pyjamas nails Pretoria Bacardi dance challenge in TikTok video with 1.3 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman wowed TikTok users with her Bacardi moves. The video went viral and got over 1.3 million views. Netizens praised the skilled dancer in the comments.

Pretoria woman smashes the Bacardi dance challenge in skimpy dress, revealing moves break the internet

Pretoria woman smashes the Bacardi dance challenge in skimpy dress, revealing moves break the internet

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman from Pretoria impressed internet users with her Bacardi dance moves. The TikTok video gathered over 1.3 million views and netizens enjoyed footwork.

Woman shows off humble shack that looks like palace on inside, Mzansi wowed

Woman shows off humble shack that looks like palace on inside, Mzansi wowed

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok woman showed her humble shack with the interior furnishings of a palace. Its beauty wowed Mzansi and they said the owner was confusing her enemies.

Kiernan Forbes: AKA's explosive romantic history with superstars like Bonang Matheba and DJ Zinhle

Kiernan Forbes: AKA's explosive romantic history with superstars like Bonang Matheba and DJ Zinhle

Celebrities

2 years ago

A lived a very colourful life and was had an over the top personality. The rapper dated some of the baddest women in the entertainment industry and was proud.

Video montage of couples' affordable courthouse wedding goes TikTok viral with 2.7 million views

Video montage of couples' affordable courthouse wedding goes TikTok viral with 2.7 million views

US

2 years ago

A lovely couple posted nice pictures of their wedding day on TikTok. They said they made it official but are still saving for a large wedding in the clip.

Woman flaunts healthy long and natural 4C hair in viral TikTok video, people curious about hair care routine

Woman flaunts healthy long and natural 4C hair in viral TikTok video, people curious about hair care routine

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Netizens were interested in young woman's beautiful natural hair. She showed off her hair on TikTok and people asked about the products she used for haircare.

TikTok video of positive woman rowing boat in flooded home goes viral and fills people with compassion

TikTok video of positive woman rowing boat in flooded home goes viral and fills people with compassion

US

2 years ago

A woman with a flooded home made the best of her unfortunate situation. She was seen in a viral TikTok video rowing in the submerged home and people were moved.

Kevin Hart SA tour: Gifted artist makes perfect painting of comedian, Mzansi impressed: "Pure talent"

Kevin Hart SA tour: Gifted artist makes perfect painting of comedian, Mzansi impressed: "Pure talent"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A talented artist made a painting of US comedian Kevin Hart to celebrate his comedy tour in South Africa. People loved the TikTok video showcasing his art.

Man makes quick U-turn after spotting loose pit bull on top of a wall, Mzansi in tears: "Next time get closer"

Man makes quick U-turn after spotting loose pit bull on top of a wall, Mzansi in tears: "Next time get closer"

South Africa

2 years ago

A man made a quick U-turn after he spotted a loose pit bull on top of a wall. Mzansi was in tears laughing and suggested that he get closer next time for pics.

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