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

3060 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"Open the window": Plane passengers subjected to killer farts mid-air, funny video trends

"Open the window": Plane passengers subjected to killer farts mid-air, funny...

People

4 months ago

"Why are you gatekeeping?": Woman scores tons of shopping goodies with R1 promo codes, SA curious

"Why are you gatekeeping?": Woman scores tons of shopping goodies with R1...

People

4 months ago

"I want all of them": Personal runner showcases budget-friendly dresses from Small Street, SA amazed

"I want all of them": Personal runner showcases budget-friendly dresses from...

People

4 months ago

"Happy for you but yoh": Woman on religious journey gets rid of prized possessions

"Happy for you but yoh": Woman on religious journey gets rid of prized...

People

4 months ago

"Why aren't you helping her?": Woman's encounter with massive spider leaves the internet stunned

"Why aren't you helping her?": Woman's encounter with massive spider leaves...

People

4 months ago

'Love Never Lies' star Munaka Muthambi shares hilarious video of friend stopping her from texting ex

'Love Never Lies' star Munaka Muthambi shares hilarious video of friend stopping...

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Congratulations to him": South Africans hyped over Mr Moloto's alleged wedding

"Congratulations to him": South Africans hyped over Mr Moloto's alleged wedding

People

4 months ago

Watch Mr Moloto, owner of LADGAC, celebrate his wedding in a viral TikTok video. South Africans are celebrating his nuptials and wishing the newlyweds well.

"Good job meneer": Learners disciplined in unique way for arriving late at school in viral video

"Good job meneer": Learners disciplined in unique way for arriving late at school in viral video

People

4 months ago

See how teachers used a unique method to discipline learners who arrived at school late. The video became a viral hit on TikTok and amused SA people.

"Love personified": Woman shows caring and protective deeds of little brother, clip sparks emotions

"Love personified": Woman shows caring and protective deeds of little brother, clip sparks emotions

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Watch how a woman raved about her protective little brother in a TikTok video. His caring efforts earned him praise from South Africanon social media.

Man shows off R28 million Blue Hills Equestrian Estate House in Midrand in viral video, SA amazed

Man shows off R28 million Blue Hills Equestrian Estate House in Midrand in viral video, SA amazed

People

4 months ago

See a video of a R28 million Blue Hills Equestrian Estate home that went viral on TikTok. Viewers were amazed by the modern and palatial huse in Midrand.

Cape Town woman reviews Takealot's mattress in a box, viral unboxing video sparks interest

Cape Town woman reviews Takealot's mattress in a box, viral unboxing video sparks interest

People

4 months ago

See how a Cape Town woman rated Takealot's Rainbow Home' double mattress in a box. The content creator posted a video of her unboxing experience on TikTok.

Cape Town Airbnb host devastated after guests vandalise R20 million property, video stuns SA

Cape Town Airbnb host devastated after guests vandalise R20 million property, video stuns SA

People

4 months ago

See how a Cape Town Airbnb owner faced disaster after guests trashed his R20 million home. The shocking damage was shown in a viral TikTok video.

"I need your designer": Beautiful bride's unique wedding gown leaves South Africans mesmerised

"I need your designer": Beautiful bride's unique wedding gown leaves South Africans mesmerised

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Discover how a video of a bride's fusion wedding gown combining traditional and white elements mesmerised thousands of South Africans on TikTok.

Mabopane sisters turn handmade baskets into multimillion-rand business empire, video inspires SA

Mabopane sisters turn handmade baskets into multimillion-rand business empire, video inspires SA

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

Discover how Mo and Michelle Mokone built a thriving basket business from Mabopane, that is now reaching global markets.Their TikTok video inspired people.

"You are going far": Teen's online side hustle funds home renovation for blind mom, SA impressed

"You are going far": Teen's online side hustle funds home renovation for blind mom, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Discover how a teen's online hustle turned into a heartwarming home makeover for his blind mom. He shared before and after pictures of the renovation.

Hilary Sekgota