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

3054 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

African pastor prays for man with pregnant-like stomach, video of church proceedings spark online debate

African pastor prays for man with pregnant-like stomach, video of church proceedings spark online debate

Africa

2 years ago

Video of goats on top of vacant house in Limpopo raises people's eyebrows

Video of goats on top of vacant house in Limpopo raises people's eyebrows

People

2 years ago

2 Young siblings get caught being naughty because mom took away phone, video of mischievous kids goes viral

2 Young siblings get caught being naughty because mom took away phone, video of mischievous kids goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Smart man changes iPhone 11 to look like 12 pro version in video: "Will you also customise settings?"

Smart man changes iPhone 11 to look like 12 pro version in video: "Will you also customise settings?"

Africa

2 years ago

Eskom announces indefinite Stage 6 loadshedding, SA calls for another national shutdown

Eskom announces indefinite Stage 6 loadshedding, SA calls for another national shutdown

South Africa

2 years ago

Loving father teaches baby girl to walk like a lady, hilarious TikTok video goes viral

Loving father teaches baby girl to walk like a lady, hilarious TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Inside look at Tbo Touch's multi-million rand mansion, video goes viral and leaves Mzansi people swooning

Inside look at Tbo Touch's multi-million rand mansion, video goes viral and leaves Mzansi people swooning

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tbo Touch was in a celebratory mood and posted a video that gave SA an inside look at his multi-million rand mansion. The video went viral on social media.

Khanyi Mbau says daughter Khanukani does not know Mandla Mthembu, SA in disbelief

Khanyi Mbau says daughter Khanukani does not know Mandla Mthembu, SA in disbelief

Celebrities

2 years ago

Khanyi Mbau opened up about her baby daddy Mandla Mthembu's whereabouts. The media personality said her teen daughter Khanukani Mbau has never met her father.

Thabo Bester and Dr Nandi's alleged stay in hotel before Mangaung prison escape exposed

Thabo Bester and Dr Nandi's alleged stay in hotel before Mangaung prison escape exposed

South Africa

2 years ago

Dr Nandipha Maguduamana's hotel receipt using a different alias was leaked on social media. It shows that she was checked in with someone believed to be Bester.

AKA's mother Lynn Forbes does first sit-down interview following rappers' death

AKA's mother Lynn Forbes does first sit-down interview following rappers' death

Celebrities

2 years ago

AKA's mother Lynn Forbes opened up about her last moments and conversation with the late rapper. Lynn shared a snippet of her magazine interview on Instagram.

'Unseen' actress Gail Mabalane raises awareness about alopecia, promotes haircare range with Insta pics

'Unseen' actress Gail Mabalane raises awareness about alopecia, promotes haircare range with Insta pics

Celebrities

2 years ago

Gail Mabalane promoted vegan hair products that aided her with hair loss. She wrote a lengthy post on Instagram about her journey with alopecia and posted pics.

Camera footage of man fainting at ABSA ATM goes viral, SA concerned

Camera footage of man fainting at ABSA ATM goes viral, SA concerned

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a man falling and hyperventilating at an ABSA ATM sparked debate among South Africans. Many netizens said they could related to his pain.

Correctional Services confirm Thabo Bester was returned to Kgosi Mampuru not Mangaung prison

Correctional Services confirm Thabo Bester was returned to Kgosi Mampuru not Mangaung prison

South Africa

2 years ago

The Correctional Services clarified that Thabo Bester was not returned to Mangaung Correctional Centre following his brief court appearance in Bloemfontein.

Video of US toddler rapping in gibberish gets 8M views, netizens impressed by girl's flow

Video of US toddler rapping in gibberish gets 8M views, netizens impressed by girl's flow

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A little girl has become an internet sensation because of her rap flow. The US toddler's TikTok video went viral and people could not get enough of her talent.

Video of fit makoti doing gruelling exercises in overall goes TikTok viral: "Health is wealth"

Video of fit makoti doing gruelling exercises in overall goes TikTok viral: "Health is wealth"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

An elderly makoti posted a TikTok of her workout routine and it got Mzansi's attention. People were impressed by her fit body and her form while exercising.

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