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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AKA, DJ Sumbody and Vusi Ma R5 are celebrities that have been killed in tragic shootings in last 4 months

AKA, DJ Sumbody and Vusi Ma R5 are celebrities that have been killed in tragic shootings in last 4 months

Celebrities

2 years ago

AKA Kiernan Forbes: Video of DJ Zinhle and Oskido arriving at gunned down rapper's home in Johannesburg

AKA Kiernan Forbes: Video of DJ Zinhle and Oskido arriving at gunned down rapper's home in Johannesburg

Celebrities

2 years ago

AKA's shooting: Nelli Tembe's father Moses Tembe says family is devastated by rapper's death, Mzansi sceptical

AKA's shooting: Nelli Tembe's father Moses Tembe says family is devastated by rapper's death, Mzansi sceptical

Celebrities

2 years ago

AKA: Nadia Nakai rumoured to be pregnant with Kiernan Forbes' baby, fans post speculations on Twitter

AKA: Nadia Nakai rumoured to be pregnant with Kiernan Forbes' baby, fans post speculations on Twitter

Celebrities

2 years ago

AKA: Julius Malema and Fikile Mbalula react to Kiernan Forbes' death: "What's happening to our artists?"

AKA: Julius Malema and Fikile Mbalula react to Kiernan Forbes' death: "What's happening to our artists?"

Celebrities

2 years ago

TikTok video of toddler dancing to 'Jerusalema' wearing her mom's clothes and heels gets 1.6 million views

TikTok video of toddler dancing to 'Jerusalema' wearing her mom's clothes and heels gets 1.6 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Boy's rap video interrupted by goat on the loose in rural area, SA dead with laughter: "Tbo Touch Jnr"

Boy's rap video interrupted by goat on the loose in rural area, SA dead with laughter: "Tbo Touch Jnr"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A boy's rap video was interrupted by a goat that broke loose from its enclosure in the rural area. SA was dead with laughter and compared him to Tbo Touch.

RIP AKA: Kiernan Forbes' family releases a statement confirming his death, SA devastated: "Gone too soon"

RIP AKA: Kiernan Forbes' family releases a statement confirming his death, SA devastated: "Gone too soon"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Lynn and Tony Forbes acknowledged the passing of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes on social media. Also, the family asked the public for privacy while they mourn his death.

AKA Kiernan Forbes gunned down with former manager Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane outside club in Durban

AKA Kiernan Forbes gunned down with former manager Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane outside club in Durban

Celebrities

2 years ago

AKA Jarryd Forbes was killed in a drive-by shooting in Durban with his longtime friend and chef Tebello Tibz Motsoane on Friday night before a club appearance.

Johannesburg businessman wins R60mil PowerBall Plus Lotto, Mzansi salty a rich man won

Johannesburg businessman wins R60mil PowerBall Plus Lotto, Mzansi salty a rich man won

South Africa

2 years ago

The South African Lottery announced that one person won R 60 million and became an instant multimillionaire. The lucky man from Johannesburg is a businessman.

Grammy winner Zakes Bantwini asks with Nathi Mthethwa to prioritise artists at OR Tambo International Airport

Grammy winner Zakes Bantwini asks with Nathi Mthethwa to prioritise artists at OR Tambo International Airport

Celebrities

2 years ago

Zakes Bantwini, Nomcebo Zikode, and Wouter Kellerman were welcomed by Nathi Mthethwa representing the SA governments at the OR Tambo International Airport.

Video of man feeding his pet snake raw drumstick terrifies people and goes TikTok Viral with 4.5mil views

Video of man feeding his pet snake raw drumstick terrifies people and goes TikTok Viral with 4.5mil views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a man and his domesticated snake went viral and scared many. People said they had never seen a snake eating chicken in their lives before.

Mzansi's favourite teacher Mrs Bullock goes TikTok viral again with amapiano dance moves on her birthday

Mzansi's favourite teacher Mrs Bullock goes TikTok viral again with amapiano dance moves on her birthday

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Beloved Mzansi teacher, Mrs Bullock, posted a video on her birthday dancing to an amapiano track. Mzansi TikTokkers loved her vibey moves and wished her well.

Limpopo man teaches little daughter to fly on broom in funny and viral TikTok video: "Fly by night school"

Limpopo man teaches little daughter to fly on broom in funny and viral TikTok video: "Fly by night school"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a man from Limpopo passing down his knowledge to his daughter went viral on TikTok. The man's broom-flying skills amused netizens in the video.

Video of boat passing through crocodile-infested river goes Twitter viral with 10.7 million views

Video of boat passing through crocodile-infested river goes Twitter viral with 10.7 million views

US

2 years ago

A Twitter video of crocodiles in a river went viral as they swam away from a boat. Twitter users commented that they were horrified by the bunch of reptiles.

Hilary Sekgota