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 African school teacher and learners nail 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge

South African school teacher and learners nail 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge

People

a year ago

TikTok video shows gogo sharing ice lolly with adorable pet dog

TikTok video shows gogo sharing ice lolly with adorable pet dog

People

a year ago

TikTok video captures talented high schoolers with heavenly voices

TikTok video captures talented high schoolers with heavenly voices

People

a year ago

Viral sensation Ntandokazi sparks social media frenzy with sultry photo

Viral sensation Ntandokazi sparks social media frenzy with sultry photo

People

a year ago

Thabo Mbeki criticises DA's request for foreign election observers

Thabo Mbeki criticises DA's request for foreign election observers

Politics

a year ago

Joe Slovo residents march for promised homes in Cape Town

Joe Slovo residents march for promised homes in Cape Town

South Africa

a year ago

TikTok video of man drinking milk straight from cow's teat sparks concern

TikTok video of man drinking milk straight from cow's teat sparks concern

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man drinking milk straight from a cow's udder sent shockwaves on the platform. He sparked a debate about dairy safety and farmyard etiquette.

Cape Town student pilot celebrates 1st solo flight in a viral TikTok video

Cape Town student pilot celebrates 1st solo flight in a viral TikTok video

People

a year ago

A student pilot completed her first solo flight and shared the joyous experience on TikTok. Watch the aviation tradition unfold in this viral video.

Mathematics teacher rewards brilliant learners with money in TikTok video

Mathematics teacher rewards brilliant learners with money in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A dedicated teacher dipped into her own pockets to reward her brilliant learners for acing a mathematics test. Watch the TikTok video capturing the inspiring act.

SA high schoolers go viral with 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge on TikTok

SA high schoolers go viral with 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Get ready to groove as two high schoolers lit up TikTok with their epic rendition of the 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge. Watch their close bond and vibey energy.

North West woman confronts ex-boyfriend with toy gun, TikTok video goes viral

North West woman confronts ex-boyfriend with toy gun, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Laugh along as a North West woman has a fierce encounter with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. She threatened them while armed with a toy gun.

TikTok video of newborn baby’s hilarious facial expressions gets 1 million views

TikTok video of newborn baby’s hilarious facial expressions gets 1 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Laugh out loud as a newborn baby's funny facial expressions took TikTok by storm in this viral video. See the hilarious reactions and commentary from South Africans.

MK party nominates Jacob Zuma as presidential candidate

MK party nominates Jacob Zuma as presidential candidate

Politics

a year ago

The MK party shocked South Africa by nominating former president Jacob Zuma as its presidential candidate for the national and provincial elections.

SAA's deal with Takatso cancelled, Gordhan shares details in announcement

SAA's deal with Takatso cancelled, Gordhan shares details in announcement

South Africa

a year ago

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced the cancellation of the Takatso deal with SAA. This comes after Parliament called for transparency.

TikTok stars poke fun at SARS salary deductions in viral video

TikTok stars poke fun at SARS salary deductions in viral video

People

a year ago

Get ready to laugh as TikTok stars spoofed SARS in a side-splitting TikTok video. They demonstrated the woes of paying taxes with a tub of water and buckets.

Hilary Sekgota