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

3060 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"Scamming on another level": Street hustler's scheme to trick motorists unmasked in viral video

"Scamming on another level": Street hustler's scheme to trick motorists unmasked in viral video

People

11 months ago

"Wow what a beauty": Devoted mom realises lifelong dream of owning a home, video amazes netizens

"Wow what a beauty": Devoted mom realises lifelong dream of owning a home, video amazes netizens

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Thank you, queen": Woman shares plug for discounted short courses for Capitec clients

"Thank you, queen": Woman shares plug for discounted short courses for Capitec clients

People

11 months ago

"There's money in Mzansi": 22-year-old's salary disclosure has netizens in awe

"There's money in Mzansi": 22-year-old's salary disclosure has netizens in awe

People

11 months ago

"Proudly South African": Cape Town crushes Dubai and Los Angeles to claim new title

"Proudly South African": Cape Town crushes Dubai and Los Angeles to claim new title

South Africa

11 months ago

"The country is proud of you": Swahili-speaking SANDF soldier earns high praise from South Africans

"The country is proud of you": Swahili-speaking SANDF soldier earns high praise from South Africans

People

11 months ago

"Women don't have peace": SA couple's domestic squabble captured in video has netizens in stitches

"Women don't have peace": SA couple's domestic squabble captured in video has netizens in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A viral TikTok video shows a wife confronting her husband about his habit of relaxing on their worn-out sofa. His casual reply has sparked a lively debate online.

"Never get sick in SA": Tourist shares private hospital bill for twisted ankle, netizens stunned

"Never get sick in SA": Tourist shares private hospital bill for twisted ankle, netizens stunned

People

11 months ago

A British guy shared his outrageous medical bill after twisting his ankle in Cape Town. The video of the breakdown left South Africans calling it a scam.

"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 video

People

11 months ago

A single mother flaunted her impressive and organised home. Using smart furniture hacks, the video revealed the how she partitioned the small space.

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 netizens

People

11 months ago

A mining safety officer reveals how her short course on Articulated Dump Trucks helped her snag an entry-level job. She gave more tips to boost career prospects.

"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 house

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A viral tour of a gorgeous new house turned sour when the husband revealed to his wife that the property was not in her name. The viral video sparked reactions.

"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, video goes viral

People

11 months ago

A man’s viral TikTok video captures a toddler standing in the street alone in the middle of the night. The clip sparked debates about irresponsible parents.

"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 disclosure

People

11 months ago

A 23-year-old woman got candid about how much money she makes. The TikTok post led to a flood of male admirers gushing about her income and beauty.

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

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

People

11 months ago

A popular American TikTokker asked his followers about Tokoloshe Salts being sold at Dis-Chem. The video sparked a flurry of info, warnings, and jokes from netizens.

"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

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

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.

Hilary Sekgota