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

Capitec customers in a long queue receive shady message, TikTok video goes viral

Capitec customers in a long queue receive shady message, TikTok video goes viral

Money

a year ago

Talented SA granny shows off incredible vocals while singing Gospel song in TikTok video

Talented SA granny shows off incredible vocals while singing Gospel song in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Mzansi's Tupac Lindo Sithole rocks UK wedding gig with viral moves, SA proud

Mzansi's Tupac Lindo Sithole rocks UK wedding gig with viral moves, SA proud

Celebrities

a year ago

TikTok video of 'Imithandazo' cover by French singer sets TikTok ablaze

TikTok video of 'Imithandazo' cover by French singer sets TikTok ablaze

People

a year ago

Dr Malinga's version of 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge goes TikTok-viral

Dr Malinga's version of 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge goes TikTok-viral

Celebrities

a year ago

TikTok video of friendship in Cape Town warms hearts of Mzansi people

TikTok video of friendship in Cape Town warms hearts of Mzansi people

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Eswatini police raise alarm over foreign criminals seeking refuge in their country

Eswatini police raise alarm over foreign criminals seeking refuge in their country

Africa

a year ago

Eswatini police voiced concern over suspects fleeing into their country after committing crimes elsewhere. This comes after AKA's suspected killers were nabbed.

Fikile Mbalula praises Bheki Cele and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after arresting AKA's suspected killers

Fikile Mbalula praises Bheki Cele and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after arresting AKA's suspected killers

South Africa

a year ago

Fikile Mbalula acknowledged the police, including KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Minister Bheki Cele, for progress in the AKA murder case.

American man goes to Atteridgeville to eat pap and mogodu, reaction video gets Mzansi talking

American man goes to Atteridgeville to eat pap and mogodu, reaction video gets Mzansi talking

People

a year ago

American man's comical reaction to South African cuisine entertained viewers on TikTok. His expressions while devouring pap and mogodu in Pretoria went viral.

Adorable toddler becomes internet sensation for caring for grandfather

Adorable toddler becomes internet sensation for caring for grandfather

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch a little girl's loving care for her grandfather melts hearts in a TikTok video. The heartwarming clip showed the bond between the two and went viral.

Amaphara pull washing powder scam on granny, TikTok video goes viral

Amaphara pull washing powder scam on granny, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A grandmother who wanted to save money decided to by washing powder on the street. What she found in the package left TikTok users dying from laughter.

Groom's sweet gesture for nervous bride before wedding goes TikTok viral

Groom's sweet gesture for nervous bride before wedding goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A groom's thoughtful gesture of giving pre-wedding shots to his bride and bridesmaids went viral on TikTok. Witness the heartwarming moment that warmed hearts.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa offers support to families of fatal bus crash victims

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa offers support to families of fatal bus crash victims

Politics

a year ago

Cyril Ramaphosa extended sympathies to families of ANC supporters killed in a bus crash following the party's election manifesto launch at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Search for missing Saldanha Bay child Joslin Smith suspended, SA citizens anxious

Search for missing Saldanha Bay child Joslin Smith suspended, SA citizens anxious

South Africa

a year ago

Anxiety gripped Saldanha Bay after the search for missing child Joslin Smith was halted. Community members are demanding answers about her disappearance.

South African women in the trucking industry flex their heavy-duty vehicles in TikTok video

South African women in the trucking industry flex their heavy-duty vehicles in TikTok video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

South African women truckers stole the spotlight on TikTok with a viral video. It showed their heavy-duty vehicles and viewers were inspired by their hustle.

Hilary Sekgota