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

"It’s your fault" Woman’s sneaky eavesdropping on boyfriend’s call ends in heartbreak

"It’s your fault" Woman’s sneaky eavesdropping on boyfriend’s call ends in heartbreak

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Usebenzile sisi": 22-year-old SA woman shares step-by-step process of building cosy home

"Usebenzile sisi": 22-year-old SA woman shares step-by-step process of building cosy home

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"O batla RAF": Johannesburg guy in a wheelchair navigates peak traffic like a pro, SA stunned

"O batla RAF": Johannesburg guy in a wheelchair navigates peak traffic like a pro, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"Umsangano lona": Mzansi furious over friends’ careless display of cash stash in video

"Umsangano lona": Mzansi furious over friends’ careless display of cash stash in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Not you shouting at an AI": Woman blasts ChatGPT for hilarious Sotho and Xhosa accents

"Not you shouting at an AI": Woman blasts ChatGPT for hilarious Sotho and Xhosa accents

People

a year ago

"This generation is not here to suffer": Ama2K future makoti shows clever onion-chopping technique

"This generation is not here to suffer": Ama2K future makoti shows clever onion-chopping technique

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Flying kick of the year": Michael Jackson impersonator shuts down shisanyama with dance moves

"Flying kick of the year": Michael Jackson impersonator shuts down shisanyama with dance moves

People

a year ago

A Michael Jackson impersonator brought the house down at a sishanyama, and TikTok can’t stop talking about his moves in the video that went video.

Surviving mampara week: Student whips up creative homemade meal in viral video

Surviving mampara week: Student whips up creative homemade meal in viral video

People

a year ago

A student’s homemade bread hack using a toaster is going viral on TikTok, with Mzansi relating to her end-of-month struggles and loving her creativity.

"From M5 to M-Zero": Mechanic’s work on BMW leaves Mzansi doubting its future

"From M5 to M-Zero": Mechanic’s work on BMW leaves Mzansi doubting its future

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A BMW M5 stripped down by a mechanic left TikTok viewers in shock. The viral video shows the car in pieces, and sparked concern over its future on the road.

Community unites to transform shack into beautiful brick house for needy family, video warms hearts

Community unites to transform shack into beautiful brick house for needy family, video warms hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man shared the heartwarming story of a community building a brick house for a family, replacing their shack. TikTok viewers praised the effort and teamwork.

"Home loan free": South African man shows construction progress of his double-storey house

"Home loan free": South African man shows construction progress of his double-storey house

People

a year ago

A South African man shared the progress of his two-year house-building journey in a TikTok video. People were inspired by his determination and no-loan approach.

"Burnt my skin to a crisp": SA beauty influencer tries relaxer on eyebrows, experiment ends in tears

"Burnt my skin to a crisp": SA beauty influencer tries relaxer on eyebrows, experiment ends in tears

People

a year ago

A beauty creator’s DIY eyebrow lamination with relaxer ended in disaster. TikTok viewers rushed in with advice after seeing the video of her tearful results.

"Little girl inside is so happy": Granny spotted having fun on a trampoline, video warms hearts

"Little girl inside is so happy": Granny spotted having fun on a trampoline, video warms hearts

People

a year ago

A gogo's trampoline adventure left TikTok buzzing. Her big smile and playful spirit warmed hearts, but some viewers urged caution to avoid injuries.

"Masione a makgonthe": ZCC bride praised for honouring church badge with modest wedding gown in clip

"Masione a makgonthe": ZCC bride praised for honouring church badge with modest wedding gown in clip

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A ZCC bride wowed Mzansi with her classy white wedding. TikTok viewers praised her for honouring church traditions while looking stunning on her big day.

"The audacity": Brave cow faces off with cobra, encounter takes an unexpected turn in viral video

"The audacity": Brave cow faces off with cobra, encounter takes an unexpected turn in viral video

World

a year ago

A brave cow faced off with a cobra but did the unthinkable by licking it instead of running. The viral TikTok video has the internet buzzing with jokes.

Hilary Sekgota