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

TikTok video of Konka's promo girls stirs curiosity for club's "finale season"

TikTok video of Konka's promo girls stirs curiosity for club's "finale season"

People

a year ago

KwaZulu-Natal woman's fiery response to robbery attempt lights up social media

KwaZulu-Natal woman's fiery response to robbery attempt lights up social media

People

a year ago

Dumi Mkokstad builds parents a stunning mansion in KZN, picture wows celebs and fans

Dumi Mkokstad builds parents a stunning mansion in KZN, picture wows celebs and fans

Celebrities

a year ago

Boyfriend's TikTok video of ripping off cheating girlfriend's locs sparks controversy

Boyfriend's TikTok video of ripping off cheating girlfriend's locs sparks controversy

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Cyril Ramaphosa unfazed by Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party in election battle

Cyril Ramaphosa unfazed by Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party in election battle

Politics

a year ago

Man urinates into spaza shop in full view of owner, disturbing video angers Mzansi

Man urinates into spaza shop in full view of owner, disturbing video angers Mzansi

People

a year ago

ZCC bride's revealing wedding dress stirs up a storm on TikTok

ZCC bride's revealing wedding dress stirs up a storm on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a ZCC bride's revealing wedding dress caused controversy on TikTok. Many people are divided over adherence to church norms and fashion choices.

Family turns Renault Kwid purchase into spirited worship service at a dealership

Family turns Renault Kwid purchase into spirited worship service at a dealership

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A viral video showed a family turning a car purchase into a religious experience, with a full-blown prayer session at the dealership for their new Renault Kwid.

KwaZulu-Natal mom's dramatic celebration as daughter crowned Miss Okhahlamba trends

KwaZulu-Natal mom's dramatic celebration as daughter crowned Miss Okhahlamba trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a supportive mom celebrating her daughter who was named Miss Okhahlamba. The mother's theatrics touched the hearts of viewers.

DA vows to abolish race-based laws if elected, SA citizens weighs in

DA vows to abolish race-based laws if elected, SA citizens weighs in

Politics

a year ago

The Democratic Alliance announced plans to eliminate race-based legislation, including Black Economic Empowerment if elected into the SA government.

Limpopo wedding party butchers dance step, TikTok video has Mzansi busting

Limpopo wedding party butchers dance step, TikTok video has Mzansi busting

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch as a wedding party hilariously butchered a dance routine. The video of the fun-filled Limpopo celebration left South Africans on TikTok in stitches.

Boity unveils new pixie haircut, shares pic with Mzansi Instagrammers

Boity unveils new pixie haircut, shares pic with Mzansi Instagrammers

Celebrities

a year ago

Boity Thuloo rocked a new pixie hairstyle and posted the picture on Instagram. Her millions of followers mentioned that short hair suits her in the comments.

TikTok rant exposes alleged abuse at crèche, TikTok video goes viral

TikTok rant exposes alleged abuse at crèche, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman made shocking allegations of abuse and neglect by preschool teachers. The TikTok video sparked outrage and concern among South Africans netizens.

Mpho Popps pens wife heartfelt message to celebrate 1st wedding anniversary

Mpho Popps pens wife heartfelt message to celebrate 1st wedding anniversary

Celebrities

a year ago

SA comedian Mpho Popps celebrated his wedding anniversary with a touching Instagram post. He expressed his gratitude to his wife for sticking beside him.

Group spots enormous anaconda during outing, TikTok video goes viral

Group spots enormous anaconda during outing, TikTok video goes viral

Asia

a year ago

A group's rare encounter with a massive anaconda during an outing went viral on TikTok. It gathered 52 million views and sparked a mix of amazement and horror.

Hilary Sekgota