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

Man plugs TikTok users with unique made-in-South Africa clothes from shop in Rosebank

Man plugs TikTok users with unique made-in-South Africa clothes from shop in Rosebank

People

a year ago

Black Coffee hosts Fikile Mbalula, TikTok video of lit house party goes viral

Black Coffee hosts Fikile Mbalula, TikTok video of lit house party goes viral

Celebrities

a year ago

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma bows out of Parliament, citizens speculate

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma bows out of Parliament, citizens speculate

Politics

a year ago

Khanya Mkangisa flaunts baby bump in 3 Instagram pictures, fans amazed

Khanya Mkangisa flaunts baby bump in 3 Instagram pictures, fans amazed

Celebrities

a year ago

Murdah Bongz and Ox Nché's epic dance-off goes viral on TikTok

Murdah Bongz and Ox Nché's epic dance-off goes viral on TikTok

Celebrities

a year ago

TikTok's haircare star wows South African ladies with hair straightening video

TikTok's haircare star wows South African ladies with hair straightening video

People

a year ago

TikTok video of 8-year-old boy's reaction to birthday bicycle goes viral

TikTok video of 8-year-old boy's reaction to birthday bicycle goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An eight-year-old's heartwarming reaction to receiving a bicycle for his birthday spread joy across TikTok. Mzansi swooned over the wholesome video.

Mischievous children's encounter with a feisty calf goes TikTok-viral

Mischievous children's encounter with a feisty calf goes TikTok-viral

People

a year ago

Laugh along with the internet as two adorable toddlers have a hilarious encounter with a curious calf in a viral TikTok video. The video got 100K views in one day.

Limpopo man's documents the building project of Sandton-inspired house

Limpopo man's documents the building project of Sandton-inspired house

People

a year ago

A man documented his journey of building his dream house in Limpopo. He showed the project on TikTok and the inspiring video filled South Africans with awe.

Grammy winner Tyla cancels international due to health concerns

Grammy winner Tyla cancels international due to health concerns

Celebrities

a year ago

Grammy winner Tyla cancelled her highly anticipated international tour due to a worsening injury. Learn more about her decision and the reaction from fans.

White South African man in US police custody calls himself Zulu, TikTok video tickles Mzansi

White South African man in US police custody calls himself Zulu, TikTok video tickles Mzansi

People

a year ago

A white South African man in US police custody identifies himself as a Zulu man. The video spread on TikTok and left viewers amused and sceptical.

Steve Komphela makes a comeback to Lamontville Golden Arrows, fans excited

Steve Komphela makes a comeback to Lamontville Golden Arrows, fans excited

Football

a year ago

Veteran soccer coach Steve Komphela made a triumphant return to Lamontville Golden Arrows. The reappointment stirred excitement among football fans.

Small aeroplane parked in Soshanguve sparks hilarious commentary on TikTok

Small aeroplane parked in Soshanguve sparks hilarious commentary on TikTok

People

a year ago

A man in Soshanguve delivered hilarious commentary on an aeroplane parked in a yard. Laughter ensued as viewers enjoyed the comedic insights and airline jokes.

Johannesburg woman shares affordable Zara handbag dupes in TikTok video

Johannesburg woman shares affordable Zara handbag dupes in TikTok video

People

a year ago

A woman shared budget-friendly alternatives to Zara handbags that are sold in Johannesburg. Viewers are impressed by the stylish finds shown in a TikTok video.

Namibian man narrowly escapes from criminals in Swakopmund, video goes viral

Namibian man narrowly escapes from criminals in Swakopmund, video goes viral

Africa

a year ago

See the heart-pounding moment as a Namibian man dodges criminals in the middle of the night. The CCTV footage stunned TikTokkers and got over 556,000 views.

Hilary Sekgota