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

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Jessica Nkosi confirms her marriage with TK Dlamini, posts 2 pictures flaunting huge wedding ring

Jessica Nkosi confirms her marriage with TK Dlamini, posts 2 pictures flaunting huge wedding ring

Celebrities

2 years ago

Bosasa liquidator Cloete Murray injured, son shot dead in alleged hit in Midrand, SA horrified

Bosasa liquidator Cloete Murray injured, son shot dead in alleged hit in Midrand, SA horrified

South Africa

2 years ago

Sophie Ndaba's ex-husband Max Lichaba quits chesa nyama business to become a pastor, SA impressed

Sophie Ndaba's ex-husband Max Lichaba quits chesa nyama business to become a pastor, SA impressed

Celebrities

2 years ago

Video of Lucas Radebe carrying baby on his back while juggling soccer ball goes viral

Video of Lucas Radebe carrying baby on his back while juggling soccer ball goes viral

Celebrities

2 years ago

Lerato Kganyago breaks silence about being bullied by late Kuli Roberts, SA weighs in: "Always a victim"

Lerato Kganyago breaks silence about being bullied by late Kuli Roberts, SA weighs in: "Always a victim"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Vibey female family members jump on the 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge, TikTok video gets 955K views

Vibey female family members jump on the 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge, TikTok video gets 955K views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

'RHOD': Sbahle Mpisane rumoured to be Annie's husband Kgolo Mthembu's side chick

'RHOD': Sbahle Mpisane rumoured to be Annie's husband Kgolo Mthembu's side chick

Celebrities

2 years ago

Rumours about Annie and Kgolo Mthembu's marriage are circulating on social media. Sbahle Mpisane is allegedly Kgolo's mistress after they were seen in public.

National Shutdown: Malema says EFF won't be intimidated after court grants interdict, SA divided

National Shutdown: Malema says EFF won't be intimidated after court grants interdict, SA divided

South Africa

2 years ago

Julius Malema told EFF members that they are going ahead with the National Shutdown on Monday despite intimidation from the government and security companies.

Female teacher welcomes students to class with personalised greetings, TikTok video warms people's hearts

Female teacher welcomes students to class with personalised greetings, TikTok video warms people's hearts

Africa

2 years ago

A touching video of a kind teacher welcoming pupils in a spectacular way has melted hearts and gone viral on social media. She hugged and shook hands with them.

5 Videos of school students that killed amapiano, Bacardi and Kilimanjaro dances and went TikTok viral

5 Videos of school students that killed amapiano, Bacardi and Kilimanjaro dances and went TikTok viral

South Africa

2 years ago

A bunch of SA school children became viral sensations after they took part in trending dance challenges. The kids moves to different SA hit songs impressed SA.

Mathematics teacher's division lesson in Sesotho goes viral and 4 other dedicated teachers that won SA's heart

Mathematics teacher's division lesson in Sesotho goes viral and 4 other dedicated teachers that won SA's heart

South Africa

2 years ago

A mathematics educator's teaching method made her a viral sensation. Other teachers on TikTok got praised by South Africa for going the extra mile for students.

Pretoria girl in adorable tutu wows SA with Bacardi dance, TikTok video gets 100K views

Pretoria girl in adorable tutu wows SA with Bacardi dance, TikTok video gets 100K views

South Africa

2 years ago

A video of a little girl from Pretoria performing a trending dance went went viral on TikTok. Netizens loved her cool moves and impressive skills displayed.

Woman grows natural 4C hair past her shoulders, flaunts healthy and strong inches in TikTok video

Woman grows natural 4C hair past her shoulders, flaunts healthy and strong inches in TikTok video

Africa

2 years ago

TikTok users were amazed by a young woman's beautiful natural hair. The Nigerian lady showed off her hair in a video and many asked about the products she uses.

Durban man who killed intruder that stabbed him faces murder charge, SA in disbelief

Durban man who killed intruder that stabbed him faces murder charge, SA in disbelief

South Africa

2 years ago

A homeowner from Phoenix, Durban faces a murder charge after shooting an alleged robbery suspect who stabbed him in his yard. The owner was badly injured.

Search for loose lioness in Pretoria continues, authorities urge public to remain calm

Search for loose lioness in Pretoria continues, authorities urge public to remain calm

South Africa

2 years ago

A lioness is on the loose on the border of Gauteng and the North West. The authorities are conducting operations to track and safely retrieve the wild animal.

Hilary Sekgota