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

South African Weather Service issues alerts for rain and thunderstorms for several provinces

South African Weather Service issues alerts for rain and thunderstorms for several provinces

South Africa

a year ago

RTMC issues warning of road travel amid rainy conditions, citizens echo safety measures

RTMC issues warning of road travel amid rainy conditions, citizens echo safety measures

South Africa

a year ago

KwaZulu-Natal graduate presents degree to late mother at gravesite, emotional TikTok clip goes viral

KwaZulu-Natal graduate presents degree to late mother at gravesite, emotional TikTok clip goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Ladysmith flash floods: Desperate search for missing 12 people enters Day 4

Ladysmith flash floods: Desperate search for missing 12 people enters Day 4

South Africa

a year ago

Xhosa women's traditional glam at Mgidi in Mdantsane leaves Mzansi swooning

Xhosa women's traditional glam at Mgidi in Mdantsane leaves Mzansi swooning

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Video of gogo's impressive driving skills in VW Polo wows Mzansi people

Video of gogo's impressive driving skills in VW Polo wows Mzansi people

Cars and Tech

a year ago

Woman's prayer before distributing meals to 100 needy people in TikTok video touches SA

Woman's prayer before distributing meals to 100 needy people in TikTok video touches SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman fed 100 the needy and warms hearts with a heartfelt prayer in a TikTok video. Viewers were inspired by her thoughtful act and applauded her.

Ladysmith flash floods claim lives of 6 people and 11 missing, SA devasted

Ladysmith flash floods claim lives of 6 people and 11 missing, SA devasted

South Africa

a year ago

Flash floods have devastated the people of Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal. Six people have killed and search parties are looking for 11 missing people.

SA woman pays R860 for 45-minute walk with lions at Ukutula Bush in Brits

SA woman pays R860 for 45-minute walk with lions at Ukutula Bush in Brits

People

a year ago

A daring South African woman shared a TikTok video of a 45-minute walk with lions at Ukutula Bush Walk. She coughed up R860 for the adrenaline rush.

University of the Western Cape graduate celebrates being 1st in family to bag a degree

University of the Western Cape graduate celebrates being 1st in family to bag a degree

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A UWC graduate went on TikTok to celebrate becoming the first in his family to earn a degree. He pledged to break generational curses in the inspiring video.

TikTok video of dad's emotional reaction as baby gets ears pierced clocks 1.3 million views

TikTok video of dad's emotional reaction as baby gets ears pierced clocks 1.3 million views

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video captured a caring dad's emotional journey as his baby girl got her ears pierced. The heartwarming video was viewed over a million times.

Bheki Cele takes tough stance on liquor offences during festive season, issues stern warning

Bheki Cele takes tough stance on liquor offences during festive season, issues stern warning

South Africa

a year ago

Bheki Cele and the police are on a mission this festive season. They are cracking down on liquor offenses and thousands of people have already been arrested.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile extends warm greetings to South Africans in Christmas video

Deputy President Paul Mashatile extends warm greetings to South Africans in Christmas video

South Africa

a year ago

Deputy President Paul Mashatile shared a Christmas message, highlighting the importance of unity, while acknowledging the need for enhanced service delivery.

Former Miss SA Liesl Laurie celebrates 33rd birthday with 5 saucy pictures

Former Miss SA Liesl Laurie celebrates 33rd birthday with 5 saucy pictures

Celebrities

a year ago

Liesl Laurie stunned in a photoshoot wearing a bedazzled dress and a cake adorned with numbered candles. Fans showered the former Miss SA with birthday wishes.

Mzansi gogo's emotional reaction to her granddaughter's wedding dress melts hearts on TikTok

Mzansi gogo's emotional reaction to her granddaughter's wedding dress melts hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video capturing a gogo's emotional reaction to her granddaughter's wedding dress became a viral sensation. Viewers are touched by the wholesome moment.

Hilary Sekgota