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

South African woman celebrates birthday by feeding the community

South African woman celebrates birthday by feeding the community

Family and Relationships

a year ago

High schooler's classroom antics leaves learners and the internet in tears

High schooler's classroom antics leaves learners and the internet in tears

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Presidency strongly denies claims of plotting against Meshoeshoe Monare

Presidency strongly denies claims of plotting against Meshoeshoe Monare

Politics

a year ago

SA high school pranksters stage epic classroom walkout in viral TikTok video

SA high school pranksters stage epic classroom walkout in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woman surprises girlfriend with dream proposal and customised MINI Cooper

Woman surprises girlfriend with dream proposal and customised MINI Cooper

Cars and Tech

a year ago

Musician leaves taxi rank in awe with mesmerising guitar performance in video

Musician leaves taxi rank in awe with mesmerising guitar performance in video

People

a year ago

TikTok sparks fly as Nigerian-South Africa couple's argument goes viral

TikTok sparks fly as Nigerian-South Africa couple's argument goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Dive into the fiery online debate as a Nigerian and South African couple's heated argument over food and money ignited a storm on TikTok with thousands of views.

First-time dad stunned by nappy prices at the store, video goes TikTok viral

First-time dad stunned by nappy prices at the store, video goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A first-time dad was captured in a viral TikTok video stunned by the price of nappies. Viewers from around the world were left in stitches by his reaction.

Mother-in-law's wedding speech about finances goes viral on TikTok

Mother-in-law's wedding speech about finances goes viral on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mother-in-law's candid speech stole the show on TikTok. Her wise advice about marriage and finances struck a chord with viewers, and earned her praise.

Natasha Thahane's lookalike posts side-by-side photos and starts online frenzy

Natasha Thahane's lookalike posts side-by-side photos and starts online frenzy

People

a year ago

A TikTok user turned to the platfrom seeking confirmation of her supposed resemblance to popular South African actress Natasha Thahane in a video.

DA leader John Steenhuisen warns South Africans of loadshedding manipulation

DA leader John Steenhuisen warns South Africans of loadshedding manipulation

Politics

a year ago

DA leader John Steenhuisen issued a stark warning to South Africans about possible loadshedding manipulation ahead of the elections. Get the details now!

Phat Joe's eviction drama from lavish Cape Town home grips Mzansi

Phat Joe's eviction drama from lavish Cape Town home grips Mzansi

Celebrities

a year ago

Media personality Phat Joe faced eviction from his luxury Sea Point flat in Cape Town due to alleged unpaid rent. Learn more about his financial challenges.

DIY bald haircut: SA woman surprises boyfriend with new look

DIY bald haircut: SA woman surprises boyfriend with new look

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's impromptu decision to give herself a haircut shocked her boyfriend. The video sparked laughter and discussion on TikTok about the quirks of relationships.

Woman's Temu online shopping fail sparks criticism from South Africans

Woman's Temu online shopping fail sparks criticism from South Africans

People

a year ago

A woman's video revealing a hilariously mismatched Temu online purchase ignites a discussion on the pitfalls of shopping online without thorough product research

Fit guy flexes his muscles while dancing to a catchy bacardi song

Fit guy flexes his muscles while dancing to a catchy bacardi song

People

a year ago

A man's electrifying dance routine at the gym captivated onlookers and went viral on TikTok. South Africans loved his moves to the catchy local beat.

Hilary Sekgota