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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"I would buy a car": Woman flexes Cape Town shopping spree with her big-spender partner, SA in awe

"I would buy a car": Woman flexes Cape Town shopping spree with her big-spender...

2 months ago

"Very informative": Woman in mining shares affordable short courses to help secure a job

"Very informative": Woman in mining shares affordable short courses to help secu...

2 months ago

"Living an answered prayer": Student shows emotional arrival at Wits University in video

"Living an answered prayer": Student shows emotional arrival at Wits University...

2 months ago

"Sending love and prayer": Afrikaans teacher’s teary farewell video to pupils touches hearts online

"Sending love and prayer": Afrikaans teacher’s teary farewell video to pupils to...

2 months ago

"I'm scared of January": South Africans gagged by man trying to sell a stone for R5 million

"I'm scared of January": South Africans gagged by man trying to sell a stone for...

2 months ago

"You must love her": Man’s long Midrand walk to dinner date at Mall of Africa, amazes SA

"You must love her": Man’s long Midrand walk to dinner date at Mall of Africa, a...

2 months ago

"Grateful for this new chapter": SANDF soldier and wife celebrate new house in sweet video

"Grateful for this new chapter": SANDF soldier and wife celebrate new house in sweet video

A South African soldier, wearing his SANDF uniform celebrated his new house with his lovely wife. Netizens were impressed especially amid deployments to the DRC.

"A child that's planned": Mom gifts son new car for 3rd birthday, South Africans amazed

"A child that's planned": Mom gifts son new car for 3rd birthday, South Africans amazed

One loving mother took her three-year-old to a car dealership for a mini vehicle handover. The adorable video left South Africans feeling warm and fuzzy.

"Not all heroes wear capes": Taxi driver helps elderly man caught in Cape Town’s ferocious wind

"Not all heroes wear capes": Taxi driver helps elderly man caught in Cape Town’s ferocious wind

When Cape Town’s gusty weather threatened an elderly man, a quick-thinking taxi driver stepped in to help. South Africans praised the beautiful act of ubuntu.

"Mother-in-law" fetches son's partner from groove, video leaves Mzansi netizens in disbelief

"Mother-in-law" fetches son's partner from groove, video leaves Mzansi netizens in disbelief

A South African woman flaunted her tight bond with the mother of her Indian boyfriend. She posted a TikTok video of them at a nightclub establishment.

"Well deserved": Hubby surprises wife at Netcare hospital with luxury push present, SA swoons

"Well deserved": Hubby surprises wife at Netcare hospital with luxury push present, SA swoons

A thoughtful guy gave his wife an expensive push present at a Netcare hospital. The heartwarming surprise left South Africans on TikTok swooning.

"Never again": Woman’s online fridge purchase from China ends in disappointment, video goes viral

"Never again": Woman’s online fridge purchase from China ends in disappointment, video goes viral

One woman waited for a sleek bar fridge from China but was heartbroken on the unboxing day. See the online purchase fail in a viral TikTok video.

"Some women are blessed": Caring gent helps pregnant wife in hospital ward with exercises, SA swoons

"Some women are blessed": Caring gent helps pregnant wife in hospital ward with exercises, SA swoons

Watch the heartwarming TikTok where a devoted husband supports his pregnant wife with pre-delivery exercises. The video melted hearts across South Africa.

"Open the window": Plane passengers subjected to killer farts mid-air, funny video trends

"Open the window": Plane passengers subjected to killer farts mid-air, funny video trends

Watch the hilarious video where plane passengers react to epic farts mid-flight. The footage got 8 million views and sparked endless laughs online.

"Why are you gatekeeping?": Woman scores tons of shopping goodies with R1 promo codes, SA curious

"Why are you gatekeeping?": Woman scores tons of shopping goodies with R1 promo codes, SA curious

Discover how a savvy woman used a R1 promo codes to get groceries and takeaway meals. The video left South African TikTok users begging for details.

Hilary Sekgota