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

"End the friendship immediately": Woman amused by puppy tormenting her friend, video disturbs Mzansi

"End the friendship immediately": Woman amused by puppy tormenting her friend, video disturbs Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Polo driver is traumatised": Lamborghini club members flex supercars at BP garage, Mzansi amazed

"Polo driver is traumatised": Lamborghini club members flex supercars at BP garage, Mzansi amazed

Cars and Tech

11 months ago

"It's the smell for me": Siya Kolisi leaves polite boy overjoyed with sock gift in England

"It's the smell for me": Siya Kolisi leaves polite boy overjoyed with sock gift in England

Rugby

11 months ago

"My life flashed before my eyes": Chidimma Adetshina reflects on tough road to Miss Universe

"My life flashed before my eyes": Chidimma Adetshina reflects on tough road to Miss Universe

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

"He saw them coming": Boy’s family drawing predicts birth of twin siblings, Mzansi in awe

"He saw them coming": Boy’s family drawing predicts birth of twin siblings, Mzansi in awe

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Not safe at everyone’s house": Mzansi woman's soap recycling tutorial sparks online chatter

"Not safe at everyone’s house": Mzansi woman's soap recycling tutorial sparks online chatter

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"That grocery can buy a Toyota": Video of woman's weekly groceries restock gets 2.3 million views

"That grocery can buy a Toyota": Video of woman's weekly groceries restock gets 2.3 million views

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman’s TikTok of her massive grocery restock went viral with 2.3M views. Viewers admired her organisation but questioned the cost and her household size.

"This is really nice": Woman shows R1,200 Checkers Christmas tree in unboxing video

"This is really nice": Woman shows R1,200 Checkers Christmas tree in unboxing video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman shared an unboxing video of her 2.1m Christmas tree, inspiring festive excitement online. Her clip captured TikTok’s attention with 2023 holiday vibes.

"Right now I am hungry": Student tells unlucky insurance sales caller about her financial struggles

"Right now I am hungry": Student tells unlucky insurance sales caller about her financial struggles

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A varsity student’s funny response to a telesales call went viral on TikTok. Her honest approach to dealing with the caller won over Mzansi with 216K views in days.

"It's giving trust fund": Video of luxe wedding convoy in Mpumalanga has Mzansi talking

"It's giving trust fund": Video of luxe wedding convoy in Mpumalanga has Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Mpumalanga wedding convoy turned heads on TikTok with its luxe cars and stylish guests. The viral video sparked excitement and debate about the cost.

"The sister every brother needs": Truck driver's heartwarming send-off captured in TikTok video

"The sister every brother needs": Truck driver's heartwarming send-off captured in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A sister’s heartfelt send-off for her truck driver brother gained over 200k TiKTok views. Mzansi praised the love and support shared between siblings.

"Never judge a book by its cover": Woman nails cover of Aretha Franklin’s song, video goes viral

"Never judge a book by its cover": Woman nails cover of Aretha Franklin’s song, video goes viral

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

A Mzansi woman stunned TikTok with her powerful cover of Aretha Franklin’s classic. The clip went viral with 2.3M views, inspiring fans across the globe.

"Mara who’s gonna clean this?": Man’s ambitious house project captured in video has Mzansi stressed

"Mara who’s gonna clean this?": Man’s ambitious house project captured in video has Mzansi stressed

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Limpopo man flaunted his dream mansion under construction on TikTok. With two levels and a mall-like look, it left netizens amazed and dreaming big.

"1st wife is everything": Man flaunts his 2 wives, close-up video has Mzansi talking

"1st wife is everything": Man flaunts his 2 wives, close-up video has Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A young polygamist’s TikTok video with his two beautiful wives in matching outfits went viral. The clip sparked mixed reactions online about his unique love story.

"Don't give them ideas": Prankster's fake Nike school shoes in video has Mzansi parents worried

"Don't give them ideas": Prankster's fake Nike school shoes in video has Mzansi parents worried

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok prankster added a Nike insole to school shoes, leaving parents in shock. The video, which has 151k views, had some fooled and others laughing.

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