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

3054 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"Only hurting herself": Scorned wife confronts cheating husband and mistress in public encounter

"Only hurting herself": Scorned wife confronts cheating husband and mistress in public encounter

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"We are so proud of you": Tembisa West Secondary's top matric achiever receives a hero's welcome

"We are so proud of you": Tembisa West Secondary's top matric achiever receives a hero's welcome

People

7 months ago

"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 man, SA amazed

Family and Relationships

7 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 Grade 8 melts hearts

Family and Relationships

7 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, video trends

People

7 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, video sparks opinions

People

7 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 matric results moves SA

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A security guard dad’s heartfelt reaction to his daughter’s matric bachelor’s pass has gone viral. It shed light on the family's hard journey before results.

"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, video moves SA people

People

7 months ago

A determined young man celebrated passing matric after failing three times. His TikTok video of gratitude and joy touched South Africans' hearts.

"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

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

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

People

7 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

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

People

7 months ago

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

Education

7 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

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.

Hilary Sekgota