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

"They better not be offline": SA jokes about Capitec's vibey year-end function captured in video

"They better not be offline": SA jokes about Capitec's vibey year-end function captured in video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"You are an inspiration": Siya Kolisi shares video of Benni McCarthy meeting Springboks in Scotland

"You are an inspiration": Siya Kolisi shares video of Benni McCarthy meeting Springboks in Scotland

Rugby

11 months ago

"Optimus has trust issues": Video of Tesla robot asking for personal space goes viral

"Optimus has trust issues": Video of Tesla robot asking for personal space goes viral

People

11 months ago

Wales vs South Africa: Videos of Springboks' miniature golf in Cardiff leave rugby fans amused

Wales vs South Africa: Videos of Springboks' miniature golf in Cardiff leave rugby fans amused

Rugby

11 months ago

"It's all mine": Only child celebrates inheritance with no sibling sharing drama, video trends

"It's all mine": Only child celebrates inheritance with no sibling sharing drama, video trends

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Case closed": Alleged throwback picture of young Chidimma Adetshina in Nigeria unearthed, fans talk

"Case closed": Alleged throwback picture of young Chidimma Adetshina in Nigeria unearthed, fans talk

People

11 months ago

"I'd mop the ceiling": Domestic worker gets new car from generous employers, SA hyped by video

"I'd mop the ceiling": Domestic worker gets new car from generous employers, SA hyped by video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Mzansi family gifted their domestic worker a VW car. The woman's stunned reaction was captured in a TikTok video that got over 1.7 million views.

"I was single for so long and picky: Woman shares tearful video about failed mjolo

"I was single for so long and picky: Woman shares tearful video about failed mjolo

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman’s tearful TikTok about a failed relationship gained 83K views, sparking sympathy from some and jokes from others about her public display.

"Never eating mogodu again": Microscopic view of uncooked tripe leaves Mzansi stunned

"Never eating mogodu again": Microscopic view of uncooked tripe leaves Mzansi stunned

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video showing tripe at 400X magnification got 5.3M views. The clip left Mzansi people both fascinated and grossed out, and sparked a mogodu debate.

"I'm sure that box is older than the house": Ancient Eskom meter shows man flames, Mzansi trolls

"I'm sure that box is older than the house": Ancient Eskom meter shows man flames, Mzansi trolls

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a man struggling with an ancient Eskom meter left Mzansi in stitches. The clip received over 85K views and 500 comments filled with jokes.

"I'm so disappointed": Student vents about ZCC badge and doek drama before exam in video

"I'm so disappointed": Student vents about ZCC badge and doek drama before exam in video

People

11 months ago

A varsity student’s TikTok rant about being told to remove her ZCC badge and doek before an exam sparked mixed reactions online. The clip got over 100k views.

"Yoh this is a trap shame:" Motorists concerned about woman crying on the roadside, video stuns Mzansi

"Yoh this is a trap shame:" Motorists concerned about woman crying on the roadside, video stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A viral clip of a crying woman on the roadside left motorists concerned. The 511K-view video sparked debates about the potential dangers of helping strangers.

"We miss you on the field": RWC champion Faf de Klerk shares snap of wife and baby girl, fans react

"We miss you on the field": RWC champion Faf de Klerk shares snap of wife and baby girl, fans react

Rugby

11 months ago

Faf de Klerk shared a sweet family snap with his wife Miné and baby girl Remi-Ré. The Instagram post left fans swooning and saying they miss him on the field.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi enjoys boys' night with Handrè Pollard, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi enjoys boys' night with Handrè Pollard, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe

Rugby

11 months ago

Siya Kolisi shared snaps of a healthy boys’ night in Cardiff with his Springbok teammates, leaving fans loving their bond and admiring his positive vibes.

"Your life will never be the same": Mzansi man dragged for disrespecting ZCC bishop's photo

"Your life will never be the same": Mzansi man dragged for disrespecting ZCC bishop's photo

People

11 months ago

A man’s TikTok challenge with ZCC Bishop Lekganyane’s picture caused backlash. Viewers called the act disrespectful and demanded religious respect.

Hilary Sekgota