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

"Groceries R200?": Varsity student’s R1,650 NSFAS budget breakdown in video has Mzansi intrigued

"Groceries R200?": Varsity student’s R1,650 NSFAS budget breakdown in video has Mzansi intrigued

People

11 months ago

Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina wows the internet with glamorous new look: "Giving African queen"

Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina wows the internet with glamorous new look: "Giving African queen"

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"R26 caused all this?": E-hailing driver and customer's payment argument escalates, video divides SA

"R26 caused all this?": E-hailing driver and customer's payment argument escalates, video divides SA

People

11 months ago

"This woman is a true teacher": SA amazed by helper developing kid's fine motor skills in video

"This woman is a true teacher": SA amazed by helper developing kid's fine motor skills in video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Please is she alive?": Social media alarmed by woman’s tight braiding, video gets 4 million views

"Please is she alive?": Social media alarmed by woman’s tight braiding, video gets 4 million views

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"How do we donate for him guys?": SA praises dad carrying his child on a bicycle in viral video

"How do we donate for him guys?": SA praises dad carrying his child on a bicycle in viral video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"She was so stressed": Learner's mood changes when she spots mom at school event, video trends

"She was so stressed": Learner's mood changes when she spots mom at school event, video trends

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A mom shared a touching TikTok video of her child’s joyful reaction when she arrived at a school event. The clip got 593k views and sparked conversations.

"He looked terrified": SA woman dares American husband to taste mopane worms in funny video

"He looked terrified": SA woman dares American husband to taste mopane worms in funny video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Popular TikTok couple Dalton and Sako entertained with a hilarious video of Dalton trying mopane worms for the first time. The video got up 308,000 views.

"The way she jumped out of bed": Woman reunites with granny, emotional video moves SA

"The way she jumped out of bed": Woman reunites with granny, emotional video moves SA

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A South African woman surprised her grandmother with a trolley full of groceries after four months apart. The wholesome video is captured hearts on TikTok.

"Move out before it's too late": Woman shares creepy encounter with peeping Tom, video disturbs SA

"Move out before it's too late": Woman shares creepy encounter with peeping Tom, video disturbs SA

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman caught her landlord’s brother spying on her through the window while bathing. The disturbing video sparked concern among South Africans on TikTok.

"Where did you get the money?": School learner bags luxe car at 17, video leaves Mzansi in disbelief

"Where did you get the money?": School learner bags luxe car at 17, video leaves Mzansi in disbelief

Cars and Tech

11 months ago

A 17-year-old schoolboy showed off his new Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d in a TikTok video. Mzansi people were amazed by his luxe purchase at such a young age.

"True brotherhood": Young man ensures neighbour doesn't go hungry on his watch, video moves Mzansi

"True brotherhood": Young man ensures neighbour doesn't go hungry on his watch, video moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A heartwarming video of two neighbours sharing a meal over the fence has racked up 410k views. It shows their friendship and care for each other.

"Thank you on their behalf": Shoprite employees win hearts with kindness towards elderly customers

"Thank you on their behalf": Shoprite employees win hearts with kindness towards elderly customers

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Shoprite employees are winning hearts after a TikTok video showed them serving tea and biscuits to elderly customers. The footage garnered over 50k views.

"Girl you are too cool": Mzansi woman channels inner pantsula for maternity shoot in TikTok video

"Girl you are too cool": Mzansi woman channels inner pantsula for maternity shoot in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Mzansi woman paid homage to Trompies in her pregnancy photoshoot, flaunting her bump in style. The video received more than 45,000 views on TikTok.

"So valuable": Woman offers pink Checkers mini trolley for 2-bedroom house, Mzansi amused by post

"So valuable": Woman offers pink Checkers mini trolley for 2-bedroom house, Mzansi amused by post

People

11 months ago

A South African woman humorously offered to trade her rare Checkers mini trolley toy for a two-bedroom house. The Facebook post had Mzansi people intrigued.

Hilary Sekgota