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

Bophelong Secondary School teacher dies after collapsing on premises in Vanderbijlpark

Bophelong Secondary School teacher dies after collapsing on premises in Vanderbijlpark

South Africa

a year ago

UK woman's incredible hair transformation leaves TikTokkers awestruck

UK woman's incredible hair transformation leaves TikTokkers awestruck

People

a year ago

Julius Malema signals willingness to form coalitions after 2024 elections

Julius Malema signals willingness to form coalitions after 2024 elections

Politics

a year ago

2 Work besties sharing skhaftin meals warm South African hearts on TikTok

2 Work besties sharing skhaftin meals warm South African hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Bolt driver's salary unveiled in a TikTok video, South Africans impressed

Bolt driver's salary unveiled in a TikTok video, South Africans impressed

People

a year ago

SA woman blows R94k in 5 months, screenshots of expenditure stuns TikTokkers

SA woman blows R94k in 5 months, screenshots of expenditure stuns TikTokkers

People

a year ago

Snake handler rescues a family from a Cape cobra home invasion

Snake handler rescues a family from a Cape cobra home invasion

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Witness the heart-pounding moment as a fearless snake handler risks his life to save a family from a deadly Cape Cobra invasion in a shocking video.

Joe Biden unleashes new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

Joe Biden unleashes new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

US

a year ago

In a bold move, the US hit Iran with fresh sanctions in the wake of an attack on Israel. Dive into the details of Biden's crackdown and the implications for Tehran.

Julius Malema to meet Jacob Zuma on possible EFF and MK party alliance

Julius Malema to meet Jacob Zuma on possible EFF and MK party alliance

Politics

a year ago

Julius Malema announced plans for a meeting with Jacob Zuma to discuss a possible alliance between the EFF and MK party after the 2024 elections.

University of Limpopo's graduation ceremony moves TikTok users

University of Limpopo's graduation ceremony moves TikTok users

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch a graduation ceremony at the University of Limpopo that evoked emotions on TikTok. A deceased student received a qualification posthumously.

South African woman's Temu clothing haul wows TikTok users

South African woman's Temu clothing haul wows TikTok users

People

a year ago

A South African woman turned heads on TikTok with her stunning Temu clothing haul. She showcased a variety of trendy fashion pieces that wowed netizens.

Zulu man books out entire sports stadium for a romantic marriage proposal

Zulu man books out entire sports stadium for a romantic marriage proposal

Family and Relationships

a year ago

See the sweet story of a Zulu man who spared no expense in orchestrating a breathtaking proposal at a sports stadium with live performers and a candlelit dinner.

Woman on dinner date refuses to pay the restaurant bill, video goes TikTok viral

Woman on dinner date refuses to pay the restaurant bill, video goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman who refused to pay a restaurant bill sparked a heated debate online. See her nonchalant behaviour while the waitress and her date stared.

South African man with Higher Certificate pass in matric defies odds

South African man with Higher Certificate pass in matric defies odds

People

a year ago

See the powerful journey of a man who defied expectations after passing matric with H. He showed in a TikTok video that he is now thriving in the legal field.

American snake handler stuns TikTok with "rainbow" reticulated python"

American snake handler stuns TikTok with "rainbow" reticulated python"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

See the breathtaking beauty of a "rainbow" reticulated python in this captivating TikTok video. The snake handler showed the serpent's stunning colours.

Hilary Sekgota