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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"He had a type": 2 Women forge close a friendship after being cheated on by same man, SA amazed

"He had a type": 2 Women forge close a friendship after being cheated on by same...

3 months ago

"Father's love is the best": Dad's emotional prayer for daughter’s 1st day in Grade 8 melts hearts

"Father's love is the best": Dad's emotional prayer for daughter’s 1st day in Gr...

3 months ago

"Look at God": University dropout secures 8 distinctions after redoing matric, video trends

"Look at God": University dropout secures 8 distinctions after redoing matric, v...

3 months ago

"The most brave guy": Man confronts Capitec customers standing in long queue, video sparks opinions

"The most brave guy": Man confronts Capitec customers standing in long queue, vi...

3 months ago

"Give present fathers their flowers": Security guard’s joy over daughter’s matric results moves SA

"Give present fathers their flowers": Security guard’s joy over daughter’s matri...

3 months ago

"Mama I finally made it": Man celebrates passing matric after failing 3 times, video moves SA people

"Mama I finally made it": Man celebrates passing matric after failing 3 times, v...

3 months ago

"What a relationship": Sis Thembi confronts Malcolm for coming home late, funny video goes viral

"What a relationship": Sis Thembi confronts Malcolm for coming home late, funny video goes viral

Malcolm and Thembi’s latest TikTok skit has Mzansi laughing out loud and raving about their wholesome bond. Viewers gushed about their playfulness.

"That’s your husband": Woman shows princess treatment and spoils from Tinder date, SA ladies swoon

"That’s your husband": Woman shows princess treatment and spoils from Tinder date, SA ladies swoon

A South African woman’s TikTok about her dreamy Tinder romance, from dinners to shopping sprees, has female netizens buzzing with envy and disbelief.

"So unfair to taxpayers": Video of policeman's struggle to climb over a fence sparks concern

"So unfair to taxpayers": Video of policeman's struggle to climb over a fence sparks concern

A TikTok video of a policeman struggling to climb a fence has racked up 689K views. It ignited a conversation on the platform about the fitness level of officers.

"Well done mam": 2024 Matric teacher celebrates 100% results in Maths Literacy, video has SA hyped

"Well done mam": 2024 Matric teacher celebrates 100% results in Maths Literacy, video has SA hyped

A teacher’s TikTok dance celebrating her 2024 matric class’s 100% pass rate in Mathematics Literacy has South Africans clapping for her dedication and joy.

"Please share the link": Woman shares R1.6k Takealot headboard unboxing video, SA impressed

"Please share the link": Woman shares R1.6k Takealot headboard unboxing video, SA impressed

A TikTokker’s R1,600 Takealot headboard reveal is inspiring budget-friendly makeovers across Mzansi. Social media can’t stop buzzing about the unboxing video.

2024 Matric results: Videos of KwaZulu-Natal top achiever leaves SA beaming with pride

2024 Matric results: Videos of KwaZulu-Natal top achiever leaves SA beaming with pride

Sbusiso Buthelezi from KwaZulu-Natal is one of 39 national matric top achievers celebrated by the Minister of Basic Education. Videos of his joy moved SA.

"What an embarrassment": Limpopo husband confronts cheating wife and side in viral family meeting

"What an embarrassment": Limpopo husband confronts cheating wife and side in viral family meeting

A viral video of a family meeting exposed a wife caught cheating with her lover. The drama has South Africans debating loyalty, love, and money in relationships.

"Begging for your life": Car salesman learns a lesson after mocking pedestrian couple in viral video

"Begging for your life": Car salesman learns a lesson after mocking pedestrian couple in viral video

A TikTokker mocking a pedestrian couple got more than he bargained for when the man lunged at him in a hilarious video. Mzansi people loved the reaction.

"Look at God showing off": Divorced woman shares inspiring story and flexes dream home in viral clip

"Look at God showing off": Divorced woman shares inspiring story and flexes dream home in viral clip

A divorced mom’s inspiring TikTok glow-up from a dirty flat and wheelbarrow hustle to owning a new house has Mzansi people cheering and feeling inspired.

Hilary Sekgota