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

3055 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

South African man abroad praises Mzansi as “Utopia", video sparks mixed opinions online

South African man abroad praises Mzansi as “Utopia", video sparks mixed opinions online

People

8 months ago

"Don't walk, run": Woman shares plug for cheapest place to buy denim jeans in Pretoria

"Don't walk, run": Woman shares plug for cheapest place to buy denim jeans in Pretoria

People

8 months ago

"Hospitality is out of this world": Swati woman’s family trip to Pakistan leaves netizens fascinated

"Hospitality is out of this world": Swati woman’s family trip to Pakistan leaves netizens fascinated

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"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 partner, SA in awe

Family and Relationships

8 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 secure a job

People

8 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 in video

People

8 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 touches hearts online

People

8 months ago

An Afrikaans teacher delivered a heartfelt goodbye video to her pupils, sharing final words of wisdom and love. TikTok users responded with an outpouring of support.

"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 R5 million

People

8 months ago

See how one man’s hilarious attempt to sell a stone for R5 million went viral. The TikTok video had South Africans entertained by the hilarous sales pitch.

"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, amazes SA

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

See how one determined man walked the busy Midrand streets to save cash for a special dinner date at Mall of Africa. The video sparked online admiration.

"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

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

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

People

8 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

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

People

8 months ago

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.

Hilary Sekgota