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

"Nothing toxic about this": Video of woman explaining cheating to boyfriend sparks heated debate

"Nothing toxic about this": Video of woman explaining cheating to boyfriend sparks heated debate

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Miss Universe 2024: Video of Miss South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in Mexico gets internet hyped

Miss Universe 2024: Video of Miss South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in Mexico gets internet hyped

People

11 months ago

"So special": Daughter's emotional homecoming for dad’s 50th bday warms hearts on TikTok

"So special": Daughter's emotional homecoming for dad’s 50th bday warms hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Now I can retire": Man celebrates completing Checkers mini toys collection in TikTok video

"Now I can retire": Man celebrates completing Checkers mini toys collection in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"He just got what he wanted": Woman cries about sudden end of relationship, video sparks sympathy

"He just got what he wanted": Woman cries about sudden end of relationship, video sparks sympathy

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Humanity at its best": Teacher gives update on new house being built for needy pupils in video

"Humanity at its best": Teacher gives update on new house being built for needy pupils in video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"You're too beautiful to be hurt": Emotional breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs supporter trends

"You're too beautiful to be hurt": Emotional breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs supporter trends

Football

11 months ago

A Chiefs supporter was caught on camera crying after a crushing 4-0 defeat by Sundowns. The video sparked reactions and 1.1 million views on TikTok.

"We can't keep defending you": Gloria Ngcobo attempts the ‘Pabi Jo' dance in funny video

"We can't keep defending you": Gloria Ngcobo attempts the ‘Pabi Jo' dance in funny video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Social media star Gloria Ngcobo joined the 'Pabi Jo' dance challenge on TikTok, but her hilarious attempt is getting all the laughs with 1.3 million views.

TikTok star Mo surprises wife Gogo on 27th birthday, videos leave Mzansi swooning

TikTok star Mo surprises wife Gogo on 27th birthday, videos leave Mzansi swooning

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Gogo celebrated her 27th birthday with an unforgettable surprise from Mo, featuring stunning decorations and heartfelt moments shared in a TikTok video.

"Boy is a warrior": Young man shows incredible bravery against robbers, SA amazed

"Boy is a warrior": Young man shows incredible bravery against robbers, SA amazed

People

a year ago

A young man's courageous attempt to recover his stolen phones from robbers in the Free State is trending on X. The videos sparked sympathy and admiration.

"How old is the licence?": Woman wrecks car right after leaving dealership, video stuns Mzansi

"How old is the licence?": Woman wrecks car right after leaving dealership, video stuns Mzansi

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A woman crashed her car right after leaving the dealership. The incident was captured in a video that has gone viral. SA is stressed about the costs of the accident.

"Thank God you are alive": Mzansi woman shows angry ex-boyfriend destroying property in viral video

"Thank God you are alive": Mzansi woman shows angry ex-boyfriend destroying property in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's TikTok video showing her ex-boyfriend destroying her property has gone viral. It raised online concerns for her safety after their breakup.

"Don't forget where you come from": Bonga's claim about colognes under R5k stuns Mzansi

"Don't forget where you come from": Bonga's claim about colognes under R5k stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Bonga Sithole, the articulate homeless man, has stirred up controversy with his remarks about colognes under R5k. The trending video sparked heated reactions.

"Passion at its best": Dedicated teacher gives classroom much-needed makeover, video wows Mzansi

"Passion at its best": Dedicated teacher gives classroom much-needed makeover, video wows Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A teacher’s TikTok video showcasing her classroom makeover impressed South Africans. Many are marvelling at the before and after video that got over 100k views.

"Phori must not see this": Video of aspiring artist's funny studio session leaves Mzansi giggling

"Phori must not see this": Video of aspiring artist's funny studio session leaves Mzansi giggling

People

a year ago

A budding musician’s recording session in a studio shack had Mzansi laughing out loud. His take on a children’s story made the video a hit with 90k views!

Hilary Sekgota