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

SA woman's TikTok video about Foschini wig prices goes viral

SA woman's TikTok video about Foschini wig prices goes viral

People

a year ago

South African woman celebrates acquisition of Hyundai Tucson in TikTok video

South African woman celebrates acquisition of Hyundai Tucson in TikTok video

Cars and Tech

a year ago

Angry wife gives husband's dinner to dog after an argument, video trends

Angry wife gives husband's dinner to dog after an argument, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

EFF insists on arrest of Mapisa-Nqakula following corruption allegations

EFF insists on arrest of Mapisa-Nqakula following corruption allegations

Politics

a year ago

Mapisa-Nqakula says resignation is not a confession, SA weighs in

Mapisa-Nqakula says resignation is not a confession, SA weighs in

South Africa

a year ago

Woman scrubs hardbody chicken clean with dishwashing liquid

Woman scrubs hardbody chicken clean with dishwashing liquid

People

a year ago

Mzansi father and daughter bond over diketo game in heartwarming TikTok video

Mzansi father and daughter bond over diketo game in heartwarming TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch as a father and daughter share a beautiful moment playing diketo in a heartwarming TikTok video. South Africans were amazed by the duo's close bond.

Newlywed couple's 'Tshwala Bami' dance sparks social media frenzy

Newlywed couple's 'Tshwala Bami' dance sparks social media frenzy

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Don't miss out on the electrifying dance performance by a newlywed couple that's taking social media by storm! The 'Tshwala Bami' dance video went viral.

Limpopo man's drone expedition to Modimolle Mountain goes viral

Limpopo man's drone expedition to Modimolle Mountain goes viral

People

a year ago

Watch as a Limpopo resident ventures to unravel the mysteries of Modimolle Mountain. He shared an intriguing drone video on TikTok and it went viral.

Mzansi woman's TikTok unboxing of iPhone from China goes viral

Mzansi woman's TikTok unboxing of iPhone from China goes viral

People

a year ago

Check out this TikTok video of a Mzansi man unboxing an iPhone he bought and shipped from China! The clip has gone viral, sparking curiosity among South Africans.

Netanyahu vows independent inquiry after unfortunate Gaza airstrike

Netanyahu vows independent inquiry after unfortunate Gaza airstrike

World

a year ago

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed regret over an unfortunate airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza. He vowed to initiate an independent inquiry.

SARS smashes revenue records, collects over R1.74 trillion

SARS smashes revenue records, collects over R1.74 trillion

South Africa

a year ago

SARS announced revenue collection of R1.74 trillion for the fiscal year 2023/2024, surpassing expectations and sparking hopes for economic stability.

Nurse resigns from toxic workplace and moves back to Mokopane

Nurse resigns from toxic workplace and moves back to Mokopane

People

a year ago

A nurse's TikTok video documenting her resignation and return to her childhood home resonates with many who understand the challenges of toxic work environments.

Bride confronts cheating groom on wedding day in dramatic TikTok video

Bride confronts cheating groom on wedding day in dramatic TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch an angry bride call off her wedding in a TikTok video. The dramatic heated scene unfolded on a busy street in Nigeria and shocked the internet.

Wits students graduate together after 4 years of friendship and hard work

Wits students graduate together after 4 years of friendship and hard work

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Witness the heartwarming tale of Wits students who started as first-year buddies and ended up graduating together after four years of friendship in a TikTok video.

Hilary Sekgota