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

"These are doggy treats": American man in SA educates friend about biltong, Mzansi people weigh in

"These are doggy treats": American man in SA educates friend about biltong, Mzan...

3 months ago

"Go and open a case": December payslip of restaurant employee sparks online outrage

"Go and open a case": December payslip of restaurant employee sparks online outr...

3 months ago

“You keep shouting at me": Young man confronts mom in heated car convo, video sparks online chatter

“You keep shouting at me": Young man confronts mom in heated car convo, video sp...

3 months ago

"Brain freeze izokukhombisa": Xhosa man’s ice cream eating technique leaves SA in disbelief

"Brain freeze izokukhombisa": Xhosa man’s ice cream eating technique leaves SA i...

3 months ago

"Marry your best friend": Woman gets husband's blessing to let male admirer pay the petrol bill

"Marry your best friend": Woman gets husband's blessing to let male admirer pay...

3 months ago

"Success is your future": Little boy shows off new school uniform in video, Mzansi can’t deal

"Success is your future": Little boy shows off new school uniform in video, Mzan...

3 months ago

"Why are you closing your eyes?": Woman’s emotional truck driving lesson gets 1 million views

"Why are you closing your eyes?": Woman’s emotional truck driving lesson gets 1 million views

A Gauteng woman’s first driving lesson in a truck went viral on TikTok with over 1M views. Viewers were stressed and laughing at her emotional reaction.

"Sorry boy, it's painful": Limpopo man confronts ancestors at gravesite in angry rant, SA sympathise

"Sorry boy, it's painful": Limpopo man confronts ancestors at gravesite in angry rant, SA sympathise

A man’s hilarious gravesite complaint to his ancestors about the lack of blessings in his life has gone viral on TikTok, sparking laughs and conversations.

"Proud of you stranger": Woman shows transformation pictures from being a nyaope addict

"Proud of you stranger": Woman shows transformation pictures from being a nyaope addict

A young woman shared her incredible journey from addiction to sobriety on TikTok. South African viewers congratulated her resilience and courage.

"Rotten to the core": Soweto onlookers' reaction to exploding cash-in-transit van sparks mixed views

"Rotten to the core": Soweto onlookers' reaction to exploding cash-in-transit van sparks mixed views

A TikTok video of a cash-in-transit van explosion in Soweto shocked South Africans. Viewers tried to make sense of the chaos that followed and gunfire.

"Hope this opens many doors": Talented man creates KFC ad with his phone, South Africans amazed

"Hope this opens many doors": Talented man creates KFC ad with his phone, South Africans amazed

A man wowed TikTok by creating a professional-looking KFC ad using just his phone. Viewers praised his creativity and hoped his talent lands him big opportunities.

"Pronunciation is so perfect": Video of ladies in Limpopo speaking Khelobedu gets 2 million views

"Pronunciation is so perfect": Video of ladies in Limpopo speaking Khelobedu gets 2 million views

A TikTok video of two white women fluently speaking Khelobedu and raving about local delicacies has gone viral with over 2.2M views, leaving Mzansi in awe.

"Share her IG": Young man shows off luxury cars in rich aunt's garage, SA stunned by impressive clip

"Share her IG": Young man shows off luxury cars in rich aunt's garage, SA stunned by impressive clip

A man participated in TikTok’s #RichAuntChallenge, showing off his aunt’s luxe car collection, including Bentleys and Ferraris. SA was shook by her soft life.

"You must still add a tip": Broke friends' chat about splitting restaurant bill leaves SA in tears

"You must still add a tip": Broke friends' chat about splitting restaurant bill leaves SA in tears

A TikTok of a girl squad hilariously splitting their restaurant bill has gone viral, warming hearts with their lighthearted approach to a common dilemma.

"Indoda must have a helicopter": Woman shows breathtaking Johannesburg date in video

"Indoda must have a helicopter": Woman shows breathtaking Johannesburg date in video

A Johannesburg woman’s helicopter date video has TikTok buzzing with mixed reactions. Some call it unrealistic, while others are inspired to aim for the skies.

Hilary Sekgota