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

East London woman's heart melts as boyfriend pulls off creative Valentine's Day proposal

East London woman's heart melts as boyfriend pulls off creative Valentine's Day proposal

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Moroccan man's TV smackdown goes viral as Bafana Bafana soars to victory

Moroccan man's TV smackdown goes viral as Bafana Bafana soars to victory

Football

a year ago

AFCON: Video of impepho ritual to power Bafana Bafana against Morocco gets SA's approval

AFCON: Video of impepho ritual to power Bafana Bafana against Morocco gets SA's approval

Football

a year ago

Woman loses edges after perm disaster, TikTok of hair mishap gets 10 million views

Woman loses edges after perm disaster, TikTok of hair mishap gets 10 million views

People

a year ago

Western Cape Hangklip: Wildfire poses threat to residents and property

Western Cape Hangklip: Wildfire poses threat to residents and property

South Africa

a year ago

Ramaphosa urges ANC to explore permanent income grant for the unemployed, citizens prefer jobs

Ramaphosa urges ANC to explore permanent income grant for the unemployed, citizens prefer jobs

Politics

a year ago

Graduate celebrates completing 3-year degree after 6 years, video strikes a chord with Mzansi

Graduate celebrates completing 3-year degree after 6 years, video strikes a chord with Mzansi

People

a year ago

A SA man celebrated completing his 3-year degree after a challenging 6-year struggle. TikTok users rallied behind him and shared their own varsity stories.

Woman quits job as procurement officer to be stay-at-home girlfriend

Woman quits job as procurement officer to be stay-at-home girlfriend

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Watch a video as a woman leaves her procurement officer job to embrace the stay-at-home girlfriend life. The clip captured her last day at work and celebrations.

Ekurhuleni woman braves heavy rain to buy boyfriend skopo, video amazes SA

Ekurhuleni woman braves heavy rain to buy boyfriend skopo, video amazes SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Ekurhuleni woman braved the thundershowers for a special skopo run. The viral TikTok video showed her surprising her boyfriend with the royal feast.

Kruger National Park: Sneaky hyena steals bin from picnic spot in viral video

Kruger National Park: Sneaky hyena steals bin from picnic spot in viral video

People

a year ago

A daring hyena at Kruger National Park made off with a picnic spot's dustbin! People were amazed by the incredible stealth and the unexpected chase.

Albino learners' amapiano dance video stuns TikTokkers and gets 9 million views

Albino learners' amapiano dance video stuns TikTokkers and gets 9 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Witness the incredible talent of albino learners as they mesmerised TikTok users with a perfectly synchronised amapiano dance routine that went viral.

Eskom hits South Africa with Stage 3 loadshedding, citizens voice their anger

Eskom hits South Africa with Stage 3 loadshedding, citizens voice their anger

Energy

a year ago

Eskom's announcement brought Stage 3 loadshedding into play due to unit repairs and delays in planned maintenance. Citizens said they are anticipating Stage 6.

Enhle Mbali lives in up in Mombasa, Kenya, shares pics from Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort

Enhle Mbali lives in up in Mombasa, Kenya, shares pics from Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort

Celebrities

a year ago

Enhle Mbali is on a dreamy holiday in Mombasa, Kenya, where she's sharing photos at Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort. Fans are raving about the beach snapshots.

Graduate thanks sister for using SASSA child grant to support his tertiary education

Graduate thanks sister for using SASSA child grant to support his tertiary education

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video captured a graduate thanking his sister for using her child support grant to support his education. The emotional tribute touched Mzansi people.

SA couple married for 56 years shares touching moment in viral video

SA couple married for 56 years shares touching moment in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming moment between an elderly couple grabbed netizens attention and went viral on TikTok. Their 56-year marriage leaves viewers swooning with envy.

Hilary Sekgota