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

"Return it later": Mom forced to buy pricey jacket after son's epic store tantrum in video

"Return it later": Mom forced to buy pricey jacket after son's epic store tantrum in video

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Cape Town Fashion Week: Mia le Roux hangs out with Dr Esther Mahlangu, pictures leave fans swooning

Cape Town Fashion Week: Mia le Roux hangs out with Dr Esther Mahlangu, pictures leave fans swooning

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Call Mr Moloto": Daughter confronts mom for coming home at midnight, video entertains Mzansi

"Call Mr Moloto": Daughter confronts mom for coming home at midnight, video entertains Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"She believed her own lie": Young lady executes jail prank on family members with amazing skill

"She believed her own lie": Young lady executes jail prank on family members with amazing skill

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Love their jeans as a tall girlie: Woman flexes R8k Fashion Nova haul, SA reacts clothing video

"Love their jeans as a tall girlie: Woman flexes R8k Fashion Nova haul, SA reacts clothing video

People

10 months ago

"From res life to broken door": Student shares struggle of returning home to broken pit toilet

"From res life to broken door": Student shares struggle of returning home to broken pit toilet

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Please come decorate my RDP": Elegant interior decor of woman's shack leaves SA in awe

"Please come decorate my RDP": Elegant interior decor of woman's shack leaves SA in awe

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman transformed her shack into a stunning Pinterest-worthy space, impressing Mzansi with her stylish black-and-white decor and elegant touches.

"He warned you": Cat's dramatic escape from bath time has internet in stitches, video goes viral

"He warned you": Cat's dramatic escape from bath time has internet in stitches, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A cat’s bath-time video had netizens cracking up as it made dramatic sounds and climbed a shower curtain in protest, racking up over 3M views online.

"I am here for the walls": Polokwane man gives virtual tour of stunning houses in rural area

"I am here for the walls": Polokwane man gives virtual tour of stunning houses in rural area

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A virtual tour of Limpopo’s “rural suburb” has Mzansi gushing over its stunning homes. Netizens call for better roads and infrastructure support.

"Come back home baby girl": Chidimma Adetshina's meet and greet with fans sparks chatter

"Come back home baby girl": Chidimma Adetshina's meet and greet with fans sparks chatter

People

10 months ago

A video of Chidimma Adetshina meeting fans went viral, sparking praise and conversations about her life after Miss Universe. Fans are buzzing on TikTok.

"You really won here": Woman shows heartwarming WhatsApp chats with her dad, Mzansi swoons

"You really won here": Woman shows heartwarming WhatsApp chats with her dad, Mzansi swoons

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A TikTok user shared adorable WhatsApp chats with her dad, revealing their close bond. Mzansi people loved the healthy and supportive relationship.

"Scam from day one": Price switch-up in video has SA feeling duped by Black Friday deals

"Scam from day one": Price switch-up in video has SA feeling duped by Black Friday deals

People

10 months ago

A man revealed hidden prices under Black Friday tags. The video sparked an online debate about the authenticity of shopping deals in South Africa.

"One day is one day": Malome captured window shopping supercars, video gets Mzansi people talking

"One day is one day": Malome captured window shopping supercars, video gets Mzansi people talking

People

10 months ago

A TikTok video of an elderly man admiring supercars has tugged at heartstrings. It also sparked lighthearted speculation from Mzansi people about his finances.

"My gardener makes more a month": Popular restaurant employee's salary unveiled in video stuns SA

"My gardener makes more a month": Popular restaurant employee's salary unveiled in video stuns SA

People

10 months ago

A TikTok video of a fast-food restaurant employee revealing his monthly pay left Mzansi stunned. It sparked conversations about the low income in retail jobs.

"True mbokodo": Mom’s recycling hustle leads to construction of beautiful family home, SA claps

"True mbokodo": Mom’s recycling hustle leads to construction of beautiful family home, SA claps

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman shared the heartwarming story of her mom building a house using recycling earnings. The video of her determiantion left South Africans inspired.

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