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 Africa's new immigration policy targets economic migrants

South Africa's new immigration policy targets economic migrants

South Africa

a year ago

Cape Flats mourn after 5 people tragically killed in mass shooting

Cape Flats mourn after 5 people tragically killed in mass shooting

South Africa

a year ago

Township dog spotted carrying wine box in a TikTok video sparks laughter

Township dog spotted carrying wine box in a TikTok video sparks laughter

People

a year ago

American woman flies to South Africa for the perfect knotless braids

American woman flies to South Africa for the perfect knotless braids

People

a year ago

Female taxi passengers panics as vehicle's wheel falls off mid-traffic

Female taxi passengers panics as vehicle's wheel falls off mid-traffic

People

a year ago

Woman's TikTok video of PEP children's winter jackets wins hearts

Woman's TikTok video of PEP children's winter jackets wins hearts

People

a year ago

Young woman selling vegetables on South African streets gets encouraged

Young woman selling vegetables on South African streets gets encouraged

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Witness the heartwarming story of a street vendor's hustle and determination captured in a TikTok video that inspired South Africans and went viral.

Volkswagen’s announces R4 billion investment in Eastern Cape plant

Volkswagen’s announces R4 billion investment in Eastern Cape plant

Industry

a year ago

Volkswagen's monumental R4 billion investment in its Eastern Cape manufacturing plant promises to bring new models and opportunities to the nation.

South African man's epic marriage proposal with family steals hearts nationwide

South African man's epic marriage proposal with family steals hearts nationwide

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Experience the heartwarming moment as a South African man involved his three kids in a touching marriage proposal to his girlfriend. The video went TikTok viral.

Sis Thembi gives hungover boss Malcolm a rude awakening in funny TikTok video

Sis Thembi gives hungover boss Malcolm a rude awakening in funny TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Prepare for laughter as a popular domestic worker Thembi and her boss Malcolm Wentzel lit up TikTok with their hilarious antics. The funny TikTok video trended.

Xhosa man's commentary on"'Durban-style" pap' leaves TikTok users in stitches

Xhosa man's commentary on"'Durban-style" pap' leaves TikTok users in stitches

People

a year ago

Prepare to laugh as a Xhosa man's commentary on a woman's cooking of pap takes TikTok by storm. With nearly 1 million views, spectators are left in stitches.

Drone footage of Mpumalanga village stuns viewers across South Africa

Drone footage of Mpumalanga village stuns viewers across South Africa

People

a year ago

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a Mpumalanga village through stunning drone footage, capturing the lush greenery and charming homes of the area.

Woman's hands-on approach to house building melts hearts on TikTok

Woman's hands-on approach to house building melts hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's hands-on involvement in the construction of her home was captured in a viral TikTok video. With 1.2 million views and counting, viewers are impressed.

Footage of SA man exploring Modimolle Mountain cave strikes fear and wonder

Footage of SA man exploring Modimolle Mountain cave strikes fear and wonder

People

a year ago

A South African man shared a TikTok video of a daring exploration of Modimolle Mountain in Limpopo. The place is shrouded in mystery and some claim it's haunted.

Michael Jackson lookalike's 'Tshwala Bami' dance fails to impress South Africans

Michael Jackson lookalike's 'Tshwala Bami' dance fails to impress South Africans

People

a year ago

Experience the laughter and critique as a Michael Jackson lookalike attempts the 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge. The TikTok video became a viral hit.

Hilary Sekgota