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

Broos criticises Mokwena for blabbing about Bafana Bafana players' injuries

Broos criticises Mokwena for blabbing about Bafana Bafana players' injuries

Football

a year ago

TikTok video shows ants working together to steal a SIM card

TikTok video shows ants working together to steal a SIM card

People

a year ago

South African woman shares stylish office outfits in viral TikTok video

South African woman shares stylish office outfits in viral TikTok video

People

a year ago

Woman transforms 4c afro with relaxer after 6 years of being natural

Woman transforms 4c afro with relaxer after 6 years of being natural

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Durban res roommates divide ice cream in half in amusing TikTok video

Durban res roommates divide ice cream in half in amusing TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

French prankster brings 'Tshwala Bami' dance craze to London streets

French prankster brings 'Tshwala Bami' dance craze to London streets

People

a year ago

TikTok video unveils Mzansi woman's beautiful lobola day celebration

TikTok video unveils Mzansi woman's beautiful lobola day celebration

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Step into the vibrant world of a Mzansi woman's lobola day celebration. The TikTok video showed traditional rituals to joyful festivities warmed hearts.

Zimbabweans wait for lifesaving assistance amid worsening food crisis

Zimbabweans wait for lifesaving assistance amid worsening food crisis

Africa

a year ago

Residents of Buhera, Zimbabwe, queued up for crucial supplies amid a worsening food crisis fueled by political and environmental factors. SA citizens weighed in.

Hammanskraal mother faces charges after burying babies in shallow grave

Hammanskraal mother faces charges after burying babies in shallow grave

South Africa

a year ago

A mother from Hammanskraal faces charges after allegedly burying her two babies in a shallow grave at home. Shocking details emerged from the police investigation.

Video of couple's unconventional pap-making technique wows TikTok users

Video of couple's unconventional pap-making technique wows TikTok users

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African couple shared an innovative method of cooking pap in a TikTok video. Thousands of netizens were impressed and showered them with praise.

Mzansi mom's Coke challenge with baby goes TikTok viral

Mzansi mom's Coke challenge with baby goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch as a mom's Coke challenge with her baby takes an unexpected turn. The TikTok video left viewers laughing and tearing up at the adorable reaction.

Boyfriend's epic chicken prank leaves girlfriend terrified, TikTok video goes viral

Boyfriend's epic chicken prank leaves girlfriend terrified, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African man pranked his girlfriend with a live chicken. The hilarious TikTok video racked up to close to a million views and stunned viewers.

Makhadzi receives affectionate kiss from Skomota, video melts Mzansi's heart

Makhadzi receives affectionate kiss from Skomota, video melts Mzansi's heart

Celebrities

a year ago

Witness the adorable moment when Makhadzi received a kiss from dance sensation Skomota. The Instagram video triggered chatter about the Limpopo stars.

'Big Brother Mzansi' disqualifies housemate Yolanda over threatening remarks

'Big Brother Mzansi' disqualifies housemate Yolanda over threatening remarks

TV Shows

a year ago

Get the scoop on 'Big Brother Mzansi's' latest drama as housemate Yolanda was sent packing. Her threatening remarks lost her a spot in the competition.

Ntandokazi Mzamo and Bash's romantic speedboat date goes TikTok viral

Ntandokazi Mzamo and Bash's romantic speedboat date goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Join the viral sensation Ntandokazi Mzamo and her boyfriend Bash embarking on a romantic speedboat adventure. The TikTok video ignited relationship envy.

Hilary Sekgota