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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"They always judge us": Dedicated mom and waitress shows off beautiful home in video

"They always judge us": Dedicated mom and waitress shows off beautiful home in v...

2 months ago

Woman shares short course that got her entry-level job in mining, video inspires netizens

Woman shares short course that got her entry-level job in mining, video inspires...

2 months ago

"That's awful": Wife's joy fades after husband makes confession about their new house

"That's awful": Wife's joy fades after husband makes confession about their new...

2 months ago

"That's not a baby": Late-night sighting of lone toddler sparks wild theories, video goes viral

"That's not a baby": Late-night sighting of lone toddler sparks wild theories, v...

2 months ago

"You were made for me": 23-year-old salary attracts online admirers with salary disclosure

"You were made for me": 23-year-old salary attracts online admirers with salary...

2 months ago

"What is Tokoloshe salt": American tourist voices curiosity about Dis-Chem product

"What is Tokoloshe salt": American tourist voices curiosity about Dis-Chem produ...

2 months ago

"Embarrassed on her behalf": Groom shows no interest during wedding festivities in viral video

"Embarrassed on her behalf": Groom shows no interest during wedding festivities in viral video

A viral video captures a groom seemingly uninterested in his wedding festivities, Thousands of netizens specualted about his state of mind on the big day.

"Love it for aunty": Boss babe shows domestic helper's driving lessons journey in heartwarming video

"Love it for aunty": Boss babe shows domestic helper's driving lessons journey in heartwarming video

A TikTok video shows a domestic worker’s impressive driving progress after three months of lessons from her supportive employers. Mzansi people were impressed.

"Your man is cheating on you": Woman warns girlfriend about boyfriend's dodgy behaviour

"Your man is cheating on you": Woman warns girlfriend about boyfriend's dodgy behaviour

A bold woman on TikTok spilt the tea about a man who was cheating on is partner. She sent the girlfriend a strong message and the video got mixed reactions.

"Bro's gotta keep it real": Learner's chicken feet lunch meal leaves classmate squealing, SA amused

"Bro's gotta keep it real": Learner's chicken feet lunch meal leaves classmate squealing, SA amused

A high school learner stunned his schoolmates with chicken feet lunch meal. The TikTok video became a viral topic amongst Mzansi people with over 688,000 views.

"Isbindi esingaka": Homeless man spotted sleeping inside tombstone, Mzansi admire his bravery

"Isbindi esingaka": Homeless man spotted sleeping inside tombstone, Mzansi admire his bravery

A TikTok video revealed a man found sleeping inside a tombstone for warmth. SA people were stunned by his fearless move, shared their reactions online.

Woman puts cashier's payslip on blast, netizens discuss low amount in viral video

Woman puts cashier's payslip on blast, netizens discuss low amount in viral video

A woman showed the payslip of a cashier working at a popular retail shop. With over 386k views, South Africans expressed concern about surviving in today’s economy.

South African man abroad praises Mzansi as “Utopia", video sparks mixed opinions online

South African man abroad praises Mzansi as “Utopia", video sparks mixed opinions online

One South African man abroad raved about the nature, food, and the people of his homeland. He urged his TikTok followers to visit Cape Town in a viral video.

"Don't walk, run": Woman shares plug for cheapest place to buy denim jeans in Pretoria

"Don't walk, run": Woman shares plug for cheapest place to buy denim jeans in Pretoria

See a shop in Pretoria where denim jeans start at R100. One savvy shopper gave a virtual tour of the store TikTok and the video became a viral hit.

"Hospitality is out of this world": Swati woman’s family trip to Pakistan leaves netizens fascinated

"Hospitality is out of this world": Swati woman’s family trip to Pakistan leaves netizens fascinated

A woman from Eswatini and her Pakistani husband and their two daughters melted hearts with a TikTok video of their international family trip to South Asia.

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