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

"You need to water it": SA in stitches over woman’s online Christmas tree shopping disaster in video

"You need to water it": SA in stitches over woman’s online Christmas tree shopping disaster in video

People

11 months ago

"I would start crying": Woman's taxi ride turns awkward when madala starts flirting, video stuns SA

"I would start crying": Woman's taxi ride turns awkward when madala starts flirting, video stuns SA

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"What a gorgeous little family": Eben Etzebeth and wife bring festive glow to their home

"What a gorgeous little family": Eben Etzebeth and wife bring festive glow to their home

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"They are so adorable": Grade R graduation procession in Cape Town streets warms hearts online

"They are so adorable": Grade R graduation procession in Cape Town streets warms hearts online

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Marriage won't last": Jealous groom stops man from hugging his bride, video gets Mzansi talking

"Marriage won't last": Jealous groom stops man from hugging his bride, video gets Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Performing miracles": Hairstylist gives client with hair loss amazing 360 lace ponytail makeover

"Performing miracles": Hairstylist gives client with hair loss amazing 360 lace ponytail makeover

People

11 months ago

"Capitec hardly wins": R77M PowerBall prize goes to lucky Nedbank customer, lotto players frustrated

"Capitec hardly wins": R77M PowerBall prize goes to lucky Nedbank customer, lotto players frustrated

People

11 months ago

Mzansi’s latest PowerBall winner has claimed R77M and plans to transform his life. The man shared how he will spent the jackpot prize with his family.

"Understood the assignment": Woman shows Dis-Chem’s Black Friday deals on beauty products

"Understood the assignment": Woman shows Dis-Chem’s Black Friday deals on beauty products

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman showed off Dis-Chem’s Black Friday beauty deals in a TikTok video. It sparked mixed reactions online from South African ladies. Are the discounts worth it?

"The mother knew": Chicken feet ice-cream prank leaves family gasping for air, video goes viral

"The mother knew": Chicken feet ice-cream prank leaves family gasping for air, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok prank hiding chicken feet in ice cream left a family gasping for air and viewers crying with laughter. The video hit 14.9 million views and spread laughter.

"I’m crying": American woman shows gluten-free meal she was served in Soweto, video sparks debate

"I’m crying": American woman shows gluten-free meal she was served in Soweto, video sparks debate

People

11 months ago

An American woman shared her gluten-free Soweto meal on TikTok. The video sparked a heated debate about allergies, traditional food, and township tours.

"Winning is in our DNA": Mogau Ramaila makes South Africa proud with Miss Teen World victory

"Winning is in our DNA": Mogau Ramaila makes South Africa proud with Miss Teen World victory

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Mogau Ramaila made South Africa proud by bringing the Miss Teen World title back home. This is the third consecutive year Mzansi has won the title.

"Don't walk but run:" Plug for affordable and stylish Jet linen outfits leaves SA ladies raving

"Don't walk but run:" Plug for affordable and stylish Jet linen outfits leaves SA ladies raving

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video showcasing trendy linen outfits under R260 has Mzansi buzzing. The affordable styles found at a Jet in Limpopo are a hit with local ladies.

"Fuelling the rich rumours": Woman's decision to date Venda guy pays off with stunning dream house

"Fuelling the rich rumours": Woman's decision to date Venda guy pays off with stunning dream house

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman showed off the dream house her Venda bae is building for them, and TikTok is obsessed. The modern design has left lots of Mzansi people amazed.

"Part two please": Village comes alive when generous man delivers new car to fiancée in video

"Part two please": Village comes alive when generous man delivers new car to fiancée in video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A man’s car delivery for his fiancée had the whole village buzzing. The TikTok clip, with over 2.5 million views, has ladies wishing for their own generous husbands.

"When raised by strict parents": Young Woman captured pulling a sneaky outfit change in viral video

"When raised by strict parents": Young Woman captured pulling a sneaky outfit change in viral video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A young woman swapped her long skirt for a short one after leaving home in a viral TikTok, sparking laughs and debates about strict parenting in Mzansi.

Hilary Sekgota