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 Africa vs. New Zealand: Video of All Blacks crying after Springboks' victory garners sympathy

South Africa vs. New Zealand: Video of All Blacks crying after Springboks' victory garners sympathy

Rugby

2 years ago

RWC: Ramaphosa thanks Springboks for uniting SA people after historic victory

RWC: Ramaphosa thanks Springboks for uniting SA people after historic victory

Football

2 years ago

Springboks: TikTok video of 2 toddlers singing South African national anthem with passion trends

Springboks: TikTok video of 2 toddlers singing South African national anthem with passion trends

Rugby

2 years ago

RWC: Trevor Nyakane's epic dance celebration after Springboks win goes viral

RWC: Trevor Nyakane's epic dance celebration after Springboks win goes viral

Football

2 years ago

South Africa vs New Zealand: Springboks dubbed "Kings of Rugby" after defending World Cup title

South Africa vs New Zealand: Springboks dubbed "Kings of Rugby" after defending World Cup title

Rugby

2 years ago

South Africa vs New Zealand: Inside the mind of de Klerk and Willemse ahead of Rugby World Cup final

South Africa vs New Zealand: Inside the mind of de Klerk and Willemse ahead of Rugby World Cup final

Rugby

2 years ago

Zakes Bantwini marvels at DHL stadium with son ahead of historic concert

Zakes Bantwini marvels at DHL stadium with son ahead of historic concert

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA musician Zakes Bantwini said he is looking forward to putting on an epic show for fans at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. He posted an Insta video of the venue.

Springboks fan’s nail art sparks national pride ahead of Rugby World Cup final

Springboks fan’s nail art sparks national pride ahead of Rugby World Cup final

Rugby

2 years ago

A fan of the South African rugby team got acrylic nails with the national flag and Bokke painted on the them. The TikTok video got Mzansi hyped for the final game.

Primary school learners pull heartwarming surprise for grieving teacher in viral TikTok video

Primary school learners pull heartwarming surprise for grieving teacher in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Edleen Primary school learners comforted their teacher who lost her mother. The heartwarming scene was posted on TikTok and it went viral and touched Mzansi.

Devastated woman destroys wedding ring 9 months after leaving husband, video trends

Devastated woman destroys wedding ring 9 months after leaving husband, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Mzansi woman marked the end of her marriage by smashing her expensive wedding ring. The TikTok video of the ruined silver diamond ring went viral.

Presidency shares video of Ramaphosa jetting to France for Springboks and All Blacks final

Presidency shares video of Ramaphosa jetting to France for Springboks and All Blacks final

Rugby

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa jetted to Paris, France to watch the Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand. He posted a video before his departure.

Proteas victory in Cricket World Cup match with Pakistan leaves fans exhaling

Proteas victory in Cricket World Cup match with Pakistan leaves fans exhaling

Sports

2 years ago

The Proteas are a step closer to the Cricket World Cup semi-finals. The South African team beat Pakistan in a nail biting match that took place in Chennai in India.

Mzansi man's epic payday celebration amuses the internet, funny TikTok video gets 1.3 million views

Mzansi man's epic payday celebration amuses the internet, funny TikTok video gets 1.3 million views

People

2 years ago

A man who got his paycheque was overjoyed and splurged on takeaways. He shared a TikTok viral video bragging about the company he works for that pays well.

Limpopo mother's reaction to daughter's first drink on 18th birthday goes TikTok viral

Limpopo mother's reaction to daughter's first drink on 18th birthday goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman bought sparkling wine to have her first alcoholic drink on her 18th birthday. She posted a video celebrating with her family and it went TikTok viral.

Donald Trump likens himself to Nelson Mandela in New Hampshire speech, SA stunned

Donald Trump likens himself to Nelson Mandela in New Hampshire speech, SA stunned

US

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump compared himself to anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela in New Hampshire, United States. Trump said the government is against him.

Hilary Sekgota