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

3055 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"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

8 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

8 months ago

"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

8 months ago

"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

8 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 netizens

People

8 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 house

Family and Relationships

8 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, video goes viral

People

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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.

"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

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

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

People

8 months ago

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

People

8 months ago

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

People

8 months ago

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.

Hilary Sekgota