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

Mzansi bridal couple demands guests to pay R450 each to attend wedding at Stellenbosch wine farm, SA stunned

Mzansi bridal couple demands guests to pay R450 each to attend wedding at Stellenbosch wine farm, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of vibey wedding party dancing trends on social media, SA peeps shower the group with compliments

Video of vibey wedding party dancing trends on social media, SA peeps shower the group with compliments

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of old lady with rat trapped in her clothes panics while standing in a queue: "I would simply die"

Video of old lady with rat trapped in her clothes panics while standing in a queue: "I would simply die"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTok video of Mzansi man with strong knees performing impressive dance moves at groove in tight jeans

TikTok video of Mzansi man with strong knees performing impressive dance moves at groove in tight jeans

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of parents teaching little daughter affirmations leaves Mzansi feeling broody: "Confident baby girl"

Video of parents teaching little daughter affirmations leaves Mzansi feeling broody: "Confident baby girl"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Eskom says loadshedding is necessary in protecting the national grid, SA angered by the explanation

Eskom says loadshedding is necessary in protecting the national grid, SA angered by the explanation

South Africa

2 years ago

Former 'Uzalo' actress Baby Cele reveals she divorced Thabo Maloka 2 years ago, SA stunned by level of privacy

Former 'Uzalo' actress Baby Cele reveals she divorced Thabo Maloka 2 years ago, SA stunned by level of privacy

Celebrities

2 years ago

Baby Cele announced that she split form her businessman husband and is no longer in pain because she has experience. The actress said this is her third divorce.

DJ Maphorisa visits primary school in Pretoria and happy students perform lit dance with amapiano star

DJ Maphorisa visits primary school in Pretoria and happy students perform lit dance with amapiano star

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Maphorisa donated some supplies at Entokozweni primary in Pretoria and was applauded on social media by Mzansi. The amapiano star also entertained the kids

TikTok video of adults grooving to 'Takalani Sesame' song and singing out loud had Mzansi screaming with joy

TikTok video of adults grooving to 'Takalani Sesame' song and singing out loud had Mzansi screaming with joy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Mzansi club got louder when the DJ played the 'Takalani Sesame' theme song that a lot of people recalled from their childhood. The TikTok video went viral.

Mzansi man wearing designer clothes loses his mind while dancing at groove, TikTokkers love his vibe

Mzansi man wearing designer clothes loses his mind while dancing at groove, TikTokkers love his vibe

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man went viral on TikTok and impressed many people with his dance moves. The video of the groovist gathered more than 240 000 views and 20 000 likes in a day.

Ruthless little girl tells mom she's fat in funny TikTok video with 10.9 million views: "Kids will humble you"

Ruthless little girl tells mom she's fat in funny TikTok video with 10.9 million views: "Kids will humble you"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A girl who does not want to become an overweight adult trended on TikTok for calling her mom fat and side-eying her. Many found the kid's brutal honesty funny.

Phumeza Mdabe and daughter share their haircare routine in Instagram video, SA awed: "Great bonding session"

Phumeza Mdabe and daughter share their haircare routine in Instagram video, SA awed: "Great bonding session"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Phumeza Mdabe posted a wholesome video with her daughter vlogging about how they maintain their beautiful hair. SA people asked for product recommendations.

Video of Babes Wodumo lookalike sparks pregnancy rumours, leaving many people on TikTok confused

Video of Babes Wodumo lookalike sparks pregnancy rumours, leaving many people on TikTok confused

Celebrities

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a pregnant woman who looks like Babes Wodumo went viral. People in the comments questioned her true identity and relation to the Gqom star.

Mzansi applauds Sbahle Mpisane for flaunting huge scar following horrific accident: "Embrace it"

Mzansi applauds Sbahle Mpisane for flaunting huge scar following horrific accident: "Embrace it"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mzansi applauded Sbahle Mpisane for flaunting her huge scar caused by the car accident she was involved in. People said they are happy she's embracing herself.

Malema wants magistrate in his firearm case to recuse herself and EFF is backing him, SA not surprised

Malema wants magistrate in his firearm case to recuse herself and EFF is backing him, SA not surprised

Politics

2 years ago

Julius Malema made a court application and wants judge Twannet Olivier to recuse herself from judging his firearm case. SA said he's copying Zuma's court moves.

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