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

"Look at our strict fathers at work": 2 SA cops vibing to Kurt Darren's song spread joy online

"Look at our strict fathers at work": 2 SA cops vibing to Kurt Darren's song spr...

3 months ago

"In 2025 you believe men?": Woman drags friend for going back to ex-boyfriend, voice note stuns SA

"In 2025 you believe men?": Woman drags friend for going back to ex-boyfriend, v...

3 months ago

"Donate furniture": Young woman faces reality of living in an empty apartment, video goes viral

"Donate furniture": Young woman faces reality of living in an empty apartment, v...

3 months ago

"Ziphi social workers": 11-year-old's Januworry birthday party in viral video has SA stressed

"Ziphi social workers": 11-year-old's Januworry birthday party in viral video ha...

3 months ago

"He's gonna cry when he sees this": Woman hides boyfriend’s identity from internet with funny filter

"He's gonna cry when he sees this": Woman hides boyfriend’s identity from intern...

3 months ago

2 SA women show self-funded soft life in Dubai, holiday video wows social media users

2 SA women show self-funded soft life in Dubai, holiday video wows social media...

3 months ago

"It really hurts": SA reacts to Eastern Cape unemployed doctor begging for a job

"It really hurts": SA reacts to Eastern Cape unemployed doctor begging for a job

A TikTok post by an unemployed doctor in Eastern Cape has Mzansi stunned. Her message about doctors struggling to find work sparked outrage online.

Polokwane woman shows cost of her child’s private school stationery, SA in disbelief

Polokwane woman shows cost of her child’s private school stationery, SA in disbelief

A mom’s TikTok revealing her R7K school supplies bill has SA parents feeling the back-to-school pinch. Her dark humour in the clip sparked mixed reactions.

"Security is not even bothered": 2 Women and man's relationship drama at shopping centre stuns SA

"Security is not even bothered": 2 Women and man's relationship drama at shopping centre stuns SA

A shopping centre love triangle drama, captured on TikTok, has Mzansi buzzing. Viewers are shocked by the altercation and the security guard’s reaction.

"I wish I can resign": South African woman shows the anxiety of going to toxic job

"I wish I can resign": South African woman shows the anxiety of going to toxic job

A South African woman’s TikTok about her work-related stress has gone viral. Viewers offered encouragement and shared tips for handling toxic workplaces.

"Usebenzile": Man rebuilds late grandmother’s house in her memory, SA amazed by the transformation

"Usebenzile": Man rebuilds late grandmother’s house in her memory, SA amazed by the transformation

A young man rebuilt his late grandmother’s home in a heartfelt tribute, sharing the transformation on TikTok. The viral video had netizens inspired.

“Actually Sad”: Man captured stealing frozen chicken drumstick at grocery store, SA reacts

“Actually Sad”: Man captured stealing frozen chicken drumstick at grocery store, SA reacts

A man was caught stealing a frozen chicken drumstick at a grocery store. The TikTok picture sparked debates about hunger, and January struggles in SA.

"How did you pay the bill?": SA stunned by 4 women's tight finances during outing

"How did you pay the bill?": SA stunned by 4 women's tight finances during outing

An SA hun joined the viral bank balance challenge, revealing her squad’s tight finances on TikTok. Despite their empty accounts, they still managed a lunch date.

"Landlords take us for fools": Pictures of R15k Stellenbosch rental apartment leave SA in disbelief

"Landlords take us for fools": Pictures of R15k Stellenbosch rental apartment leave SA in disbelief

A TikTokker exposed the filthy condition of a R15k rental apartment in Stellenbosch. The viral clip has SA in disbelief, sparking debates about landlord standards.

"Never seen this side of Botswana": SA amazed by Gaborone's posh real estate in viral video

"Never seen this side of Botswana": SA amazed by Gaborone's posh real estate in viral video

A clip showcasing Gaborone’s posh Block 10 neighbourhood has left SA TikTokkers amazed. The woman’s virtual tour sparked appreciation for Botswana’s luxe side.

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