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

SA varsity student tells her mom she passed cum laude in emotional TikTok video

SA varsity student tells her mom she passed cum laude in emotional TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Eastern Cape husband receives life sentence for gruesome murder of wife

Eastern Cape husband receives life sentence for gruesome murder of wife

South Africa

a year ago

Zion Christian Church makoti stuns Mzansi with enchanting dance in TikTok video

Zion Christian Church makoti stuns Mzansi with enchanting dance in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt inspires imitation from mlungu fan in hilarious TikTok video

Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt inspires imitation from mlungu fan in hilarious TikTok video

People

a year ago

Zahara: Grief-stricken boy breaks down in tears for the late singer in TikTok clip

Zahara: Grief-stricken boy breaks down in tears for the late singer in TikTok clip

Celebrities

a year ago

SA unfazed by ANCYL president Collen Malatji's fierce defence of the ruling party

SA unfazed by ANCYL president Collen Malatji's fierce defence of the ruling party

Politics

a year ago

Limpopo woman shows stunning Thoyandou village houses on her leisurely walk

Limpopo woman shows stunning Thoyandou village houses on her leisurely walk

People

a year ago

A Limpopo woman's TikTok video showed stunning Thohoyandou village houses as she took a relaxing walk. The clip highlighted the modern structures and serene views.

President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkutukana, video moves Mzansi

President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkutukana, video moves Mzansi

Celebrities

a year ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed that South Africa lost a great talent in Zahara in a moving tribute honouring the late musician's impactful artistry and spirit.

Young musical prodigy serenades Mzansi with heartfelt Zulu song on guitar, TikTok video trends

Young musical prodigy serenades Mzansi with heartfelt Zulu song on guitar, TikTok video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

TikTok users swooned over a talented South African young girl's viral video where she soulfully belted out a Zulu song while masterfully playing the guitar.

RIP Zahara: Kelly Khumalo catches strays on social media after passing of 'Loliwe' singer

RIP Zahara: Kelly Khumalo catches strays on social media after passing of 'Loliwe' singer

Celebrities

a year ago

Tributes for the legendary and departed singer Zahara, took a turn as Kelly Khumalo was dragged and bashed on social media while fans expressed their grief

Albino python mother defends eggs from snake handler in heart-stopping TikTok video

Albino python mother defends eggs from snake handler in heart-stopping TikTok video

People

a year ago

A snake handler suffered a terrifying attack after taking snake eggs in viral TikTok video. The massive python turned on its captor who was nest-raiding

South African couple wows with West African-inspired wedding attire in TikTok video

South African couple wows with West African-inspired wedding attire in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral TikTok video showed a South African couple's exquisite West African-inspired wedding attire, with the focus on the silver-grey bridal gown and head wrap.

KwaZulu-Natal teacher receives thoughtful gift from primary school pupil

KwaZulu-Natal teacher receives thoughtful gift from primary school pupil

People

a year ago

A touching TikTok video captured the heartwarming moment a primary school teacher unwrapped a thoughtful gift from a student and his priceless reaction.

Golden Globe Awards: Trevor Noah bags a nomination for best stand-up, Mzansi cheers

Golden Globe Awards: Trevor Noah bags a nomination for best stand-up, Mzansi cheers

Celebrities

a year ago

SA comedian Trevor Noah landed a Golden Globe nomination for Best Stand-Up Comedian in Television, for his brilliance in the Netflix special 'Where Was I'.

'BBMzansi' winners share surprising purchases after bagging the prize money

'BBMzansi' winners share surprising purchases after bagging the prize money

Celebrities

a year ago

Former Big Brother Mzansi winners spilled the beans on their post-victory spending sprees in a nostalgic TikTok video posted by entertainment company DStv.

Hilary Sekgota