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

Video of Thohoyandou Block G houses in Limpopo leave Mzansi TikTokkers mesmerised

Video of Thohoyandou Block G houses in Limpopo leave Mzansi TikTokkers mesmerised

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Lone survivor of Limpopo bus accident under expert care in hospital

Lone survivor of Limpopo bus accident under expert care in hospital

South Africa

a year ago

Kid caught red-handed diving into white sugar packet at supermarket

Kid caught red-handed diving into white sugar packet at supermarket

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SANDF member nabbed for opening fire in Free State tavern

SANDF member nabbed for opening fire in Free State tavern

South Africa

a year ago

TikTok video of daddy-daughter bacardi dance-off gets 1 million views

TikTok video of daddy-daughter bacardi dance-off gets 1 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Nigerian adventurer chronicles South African getaway in viral TikTok video

Nigerian adventurer chronicles South African getaway in viral TikTok video

People

a year ago

SA geography teacher surprises learners with snacks for academic success

SA geography teacher surprises learners with snacks for academic success

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A thoughtful teacher treated her pupils to snacks in recognition of their academic achievements. Her dedication and kindness sparked praise from viewers.

Mzansi dads groove to nursery rhyme in heartwarming TikTok video

Mzansi dads groove to nursery rhyme in heartwarming TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video captures a group of dads dancing and singing to a popular nursery rhyme. They were recorded whilst having fun and drinking at the bar.

Woman's TikTok grocery raid at boyfriend's place takes Mzansi by storm

Woman's TikTok grocery raid at boyfriend's place takes Mzansi by storm

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman went grocery shopping at her boyfriend's apartment. She showed her mischievous mission in a TikTok video and viewers could relate.

Twin boys' adorable reaction to a mannequin goes TikTok viral

Twin boys' adorable reaction to a mannequin goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of twin boys fascinated by a mannequin at a clothing store went viral on TikTok. South Africans were amused and fascinated by their curious minds.

Jacob Zuma wants to abolish secret voting system if MK party wins

Jacob Zuma wants to abolish secret voting system if MK party wins

Politics

a year ago

Jacob Zuma stirred controversy with his plans to abolish the secret voting system if the Mkhonto weSize party wins the upcoming elections in May.

Johannesburg preschoolers make pizzas from scratch in TikTok video

Johannesburg preschoolers make pizzas from scratch in TikTok video

People

a year ago

Adorable children were taught how to make pizzas and the cooking video warmed hearts on TikTok. People were impressed by the kids' focus and determination.

Pearl Thusi rocks youthful look in a series of Instagram pictures

Pearl Thusi rocks youthful look in a series of Instagram pictures

Celebrities

a year ago

Pearl Thusi set Instagram on fire with stunning snapshots of her rocking fresh beaded braids. The post sparked comparisons to celeb doppelgängers.

Woolworths R700 weekly grocery haul video goes viral on TikTok

Woolworths R700 weekly grocery haul video goes viral on TikTok

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared a grocery haul video from Woolworths on TikTok. Viewers were impressed at how many food items she managed to get for the week.

HIV-positive woman gives life update to exes who broke her heart

HIV-positive woman gives life update to exes who broke her heart

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Check out how an HIV-positive woman is thriving after experiencing heartbreaks. She shared her story on TikTok and the video sparked a heated debate.

Hilary Sekgota