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

Proud teachers congratulate a matric learner who passed with 6 distinctions in heartwarming video

Proud teachers congratulate a matric learner who passed with 6 distinctions in heartwarming video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of cockroach-infested house makes people's skin crawl, Mzansi: "Even my brain feels itchy"

Video of cockroach-infested house makes people's skin crawl, Mzansi: "Even my brain feels itchy"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Nando's gets roasted by Mzansi for using a woman's video without crediting her: "Pay her or it's exploitation"

Nando's gets roasted by Mzansi for using a woman's video without crediting her: "Pay her or it's exploitation"

South Africa

2 years ago

Baby with hulk strength picks up ottoman in viral TikTok video with 1.4 million views: "Give him some weights"

Baby with hulk strength picks up ottoman in viral TikTok video with 1.4 million views: "Give him some weights"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTok video of drunk cow that can barely walk has Mzansi laughing

TikTok video of drunk cow that can barely walk has Mzansi laughing

South Africa

2 years ago

Top matric achiever from Limpopo says he struggled with depression, SA reacts: "Hard work and dedication pay"

Top matric achiever from Limpopo says he struggled with depression, SA reacts: "Hard work and dedication pay"

Education

2 years ago

Babes Wodumo rumoured to be banned from attending Mampintsha's mom's funeral, SA reacts: "So much drama"

Babes Wodumo rumoured to be banned from attending Mampintsha's mom's funeral, SA reacts: "So much drama"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Babes Wodumo will allegedly be absent from Zamanguni Gumede's funeral taking place on Saturday in KwaZulu-Natal. The family said Babes aggravated her health.

Video of Mzansi women getting hijacked leaves social media users horrified: "Were probably watched for days"

Video of Mzansi women getting hijacked leaves social media users horrified: "Were probably watched for days"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of two women getting hijacked in front of their home went viral on TikTok. Mzansi people posted comments about the increasing crime in South Africa.

Man works on a riddle to figure out dream girl's number, internet share mixed reactions: "It’s not worth it"

Man works on a riddle to figure out dream girl's number, internet share mixed reactions: "It’s not worth it"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman who wanted to be courted gave the man pursuing her a riddle to solve. Her note trended on Twitter and many people were interested in the love story.

Pics of The Spade Hotel in Khayelitsha attracts many customers but Mzansi people worried about the crime

Pics of The Spade Hotel in Khayelitsha attracts many customers but Mzansi people worried about the crime

South Africa

2 years ago

The Spade Hotel in Khayelitsha got mixed reviews on Twitter after pictures of the establishment were posted on the timeline, many said it's in a dangerous area.

Man collapses after finding out his girlfriend cheated with his boss, Mzansi stunned: "She has no remorse"

Man collapses after finding out his girlfriend cheated with his boss, Mzansi stunned: "She has no remorse"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man collapsed after he found out that his girlfriend has been cheating on him with his boss. Mzansi was stunned that she was not remorseful in the viral clip.

Ramaphosa and Mantashe dragged to court about the country's energy act, SA reacts : "Ramaphosa is untouchable"

Ramaphosa and Mantashe dragged to court about the country's energy act, SA reacts : "Ramaphosa is untouchable"

South Africa

2 years ago

President Ramaphosa and Minister Mantashe have been dragged to court by two NPO over the country's energy act. SA people reacted by saying Ramaphosa will win.

Mzansi woman gets dragged for saying men with smart shopper cards are embarrassing: "It's not for dumb people"

Mzansi woman gets dragged for saying men with smart shopper cards are embarrassing: "It's not for dumb people"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Mzansi woman was dragged on Twitter for saying men with Pick n Pay smart shopper cards are embarrassing. Tweeps said the card is not for dumb people like her.

Video of baby and puppy fiercely playing around raises eyebrows online: "I don't think it is funny"

Video of baby and puppy fiercely playing around raises eyebrows online: "I don't think it is funny"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a toddler and a puppy fiercely playing around raised eyebrows online. The TikTok clip that went viral got a lot of mixed reviews from netizens.

Picture of little girl napping in a plastic tub with laundry goes viral: "Kids can teach us a lot"

Picture of little girl napping in a plastic tub with laundry goes viral: "Kids can teach us a lot"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A picture of a little girl napping in a plastic tub with laundry inside went viral on social media. Mzansi people said kids can teach them a lot about life.

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