Hilary Sekgota

Education: 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: 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 Desk for Evening and Weekend content 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 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

2991 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"I got goosebumps": Durban Grade 5 learners worship on 1st day of school, SA mov...

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"Creativity at its best": Woman uses Checkers60 bags to cover school books, SA a...

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"Without soy sauce is criminal": Security guard's reaction to sushi has South Af...

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"You are just lucky": Woman shows results of dating a Venda guy, SA stunned by v...

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"That muthi almost ended my life": Woman shares more details about husband's all...

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"Gratitude is the greatest gift": 2024 Matric Learner thanks teacher in a heartw...

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"Only hurting herself": Scorned wife confronts cheating husband and mistress in public encounter

A wife’s emotional confrontation with her cheating husband and his mistress went viral. The tense video sparked mixed reactions from social media users.

"We are so proud of you": Tembisa West Secondary's top matric achiever receives a hero's welcome

Mmeli Ncube, Tembisa West Secondary’s first top achiever, got a hero’s welcome for earning 6 distinctions. Proud South Africans on TikTok showed him love.

"He had a type": 2 Women forge close a friendship after being cheated on by same man, SA amazed

A woman shared how a cheating scandal led to a 10-year friendship. Her heartfelt TikTok video of their bond on her wedding day has Mzansi buzzing.

"Father's love is the best": Dad's emotional prayer for daughter’s 1st day in Grade 8 melts hearts

A father’s heartfelt prayer for his daughter’s Grade 8 orientation day has TikTok buzzing. South African's loved his pure show of support in the viral video.

"Look at God": University dropout secures 8 distinctions after redoing matric, video trends

An inspiring woman from KwaZulu-Natat redid her matric after dropping out of university and succeeded with 8 distinctions. Her viral TikTok video motivated many.

"The most brave guy": Man confronts Capitec customers standing in long queue, video sparks opinions

A man from Sasolburg faced off with Capitec customers in Johannesburg standing in a long line at an ATM. The video tense video went TikTok viral.

"Give present fathers their flowers": Security guard’s joy over daughter’s matric results moves SA

A security guard dad’s heartfelt reaction to his daughter’s matric bachelor’s pass has gone viral. It shed light on the family's hard journey before results.