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

Cabinet Reshuffle: Presidency says Ramaphosa will make announcement in a few days, SA intrigued

Cabinet Reshuffle: Presidency says Ramaphosa will make announcement in a few days, SA intrigued

South Africa

2 years ago

3 Groovy men do the Hokoto dance challenge at petrol station, SA ladies thirst over fine gents in TikTok video

3 Groovy men do the Hokoto dance challenge at petrol station, SA ladies thirst over fine gents in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

White mageza swears at pedestrian, SA laughs at taxi driver's manners in viral TikTok video

White mageza swears at pedestrian, SA laughs at taxi driver's manners in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

SA couple sets internet ablaze with traditional Zulu wedding, TikTok of romantic dance goes viral

SA couple sets internet ablaze with traditional Zulu wedding, TikTok of romantic dance goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Young Indian girl wins SA's heart with energetic Zulu dance, TikTok video goes viral

Young Indian girl wins SA's heart with energetic Zulu dance, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Tshwane acknowledges insider threatened customers to pay bills via messages, SA stunned

Tshwane acknowledges insider threatened customers to pay bills via messages, SA stunned

South Africa

2 years ago

Condolences flood in for learner drivers and instructor killed in crash on N2 near Eshowe: "Beyond tragic"

Condolences flood in for learner drivers and instructor killed in crash on N2 near Eshowe: "Beyond tragic"

South Africa

2 years ago

The SA public expressed grief after two learner drivers and a driving school instructor were killed in a car accident in KZN. People the crash was devastating.

DJ Sbu drags people not streaming AKA's new album 'Mass Country' on DJ Fresh's podcast, SA divided

DJ Sbu drags people not streaming AKA's new album 'Mass Country' on DJ Fresh's podcast, SA divided

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Sbu praised the late AKA on his posthumous album and said it's best body of music. The DJ also urged South Africans to support the dead rapper's new album.

Tsonga woman wearing tights leaves Mzansi gasping for air with speedy dance moves: "Sis got natural Xibelani"

Tsonga woman wearing tights leaves Mzansi gasping for air with speedy dance moves: "Sis got natural Xibelani"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A stunning Tsonga woman went viral on TikTok after she posted a video performing the Xibelani dance. People were impressed by her footwork and jiggling body.

TikTok video of most beautiful baby girl leaves internet in awe and gets 21 million views

TikTok video of most beautiful baby girl leaves internet in awe and gets 21 million views

Africa

2 years ago

A gorgeous baby girl got millions of views on TikTok, and people said she looked like a doll. Netizens marvelled at her beautiful brown skin and amazing aura.

US man kisses huge Burmese python, hissing snake makes people's skin crawl in viral TikTok video

US man kisses huge Burmese python, hissing snake makes people's skin crawl in viral TikTok video

US

2 years ago

A video of an American man being affectionate with his pet snake freaked people out. The Burmese python was licking its owner's face and closely watching him.

Twerking dog wows internet, animal's vibey dance moves go viral on TikTok

Twerking dog wows internet, animal's vibey dance moves go viral on TikTok

People

2 years ago

A video of a dancing dog and his owner went viral on TikTok. Netizens were impressed by his human-like rhythm and some said he twerks better than most people.

Kevin Hart's comedy show in Cairo cancelled after he referred to ancient Egyptians as black

Kevin Hart's comedy show in Cairo cancelled after he referred to ancient Egyptians as black

Africa

2 years ago

Kevin Hart comedy show in Cairo was cancelled after he made afro-centric remarks about ancient Egyptians. Netizens across the world discussed Egypt's history.

Gigi Lamayne ends management contract with Big Zulu’s baby mama after Musa Khawula's accusations

Gigi Lamayne ends management contract with Big Zulu’s baby mama after Musa Khawula's accusations

Celebrities

2 years ago

Gigi Lamayne was allegedly in a relationship with Big Zulu and Musa Khawula exposed their affair on a YouTube podcast about side chicks. SA said its sceptical.

Lazy Zulu makoti cleverly paints red stoep with sponge roller, SA women impressed: "Work smart, not hard"

Lazy Zulu makoti cleverly paints red stoep with sponge roller, SA women impressed: "Work smart, not hard"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A married woman in KwaZulu-Natal posted a TikTok video painting the stoep at her house. Mzansi ladies praised the makoti for finding a modern way to do it.

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