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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Afrikaans amapiano artist Meneer Cee makes waves online with vibey songs and remix of DJ Maphorisa’s ’Izolo'

Afrikaans amapiano artist Meneer Cee makes waves online with vibey songs and remix of DJ Maphorisa’s ’Izolo'

Celebrities

2 years ago

Brave woman vlogging at MTN taxi rank in Johannesburg leaves Mzansi people worried: "Put your phone away"

Brave woman vlogging at MTN taxi rank in Johannesburg leaves Mzansi people worried: "Put your phone away"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Man who wanted to study at Wits says bursary from University of Limpopo was his lucky break in touching post

Man who wanted to study at Wits says bursary from University of Limpopo was his lucky break in touching post

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi woman wows internet with workout video, men lose their minds: "If I have to give my bonuses, I will"

Mzansi woman wows internet with workout video, men lose their minds: "If I have to give my bonuses, I will"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Cheetah walks into Mzansi resort with guests inside in viral clip: "Would have screamed out my lungs"

Cheetah walks into Mzansi resort with guests inside in viral clip: "Would have screamed out my lungs"

South Africa

2 years ago

Vusi Ma R5's daughter breaks down in tears at funeral, asks hitman if money was worth it in painful video

Vusi Ma R5's daughter breaks down in tears at funeral, asks hitman if money was worth it in painful video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Musa Khawula alleges Tshepi Vundla stole Idols SA judge JR from Ayanda Thabethe more than 13 years ago

Musa Khawula alleges Tshepi Vundla stole Idols SA judge JR from Ayanda Thabethe more than 13 years ago

Celebrities

2 years ago

Musa Khawula revealed on an episode on his YouTube channel that Tshepi Vundla stole JR's phone number from his girlfriend Ayanda Thabethe's phone 13 years ago.

Toddler covers herself and infant brother with bum cream and gets caught in adorable viral TikTok video

Toddler covers herself and infant brother with bum cream and gets caught in adorable viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A little girl was busted playing around with bum cream that she applied to her face and her baby brother's. The TikTok video got thousands of views and likes.

Pabi Cooper gets love from US rapper BIA and posts screenshot of DM on Instagram, SA peeps stunned

Pabi Cooper gets love from US rapper BIA and posts screenshot of DM on Instagram, SA peeps stunned

Celebrities

2 years ago

US rapper BIA is a fan of Pabi Cooper and said she cannot wait to see the amapiano star performing live. Pabi shared their private exchange with Instagram.

Mabuza to remain deputy president as Ramaphosa rejects his resignation, SA reacts: Keep your enemies closer"

Mabuza to remain deputy president as Ramaphosa rejects his resignation, SA reacts: Keep your enemies closer"

South Africa

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa asked David Mabuza to stay in his position as the deputy president while they work on a smooth transition following his resignation.

EFF says Ramaphosa is not fit to speak at SONA and promises to interrupt, SA reacts: "Stop these hooligans"

EFF says Ramaphosa is not fit to speak at SONA and promises to interrupt, SA reacts: "Stop these hooligans"

Politics

2 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighter are planning on disrupting the upcoming State of the Nation Address. The party does not want President Cyril Ramaphosa to speak.

Kanye West says he's moving to South Africa in fake trending video, people excited: "Bring own electricity"

Kanye West says he's moving to South Africa in fake trending video, people excited: "Bring own electricity"

Celebrities

2 years ago

South Africans were overjoyed when they heard the news that Kanye West is coming to settle in Mzansi. A viral video oh his fooled many people on social media.

3 SA Tourism board members quit after public's outcry over R1bn Tottenham Hotspur deal, SA reacts: "Sickening"

3 SA Tourism board members quit after public's outcry over R1bn Tottenham Hotspur deal, SA reacts: "Sickening"

South Africa

2 years ago

The SA Tourism scandal is playing out and three board members have handed in their resignations to minister Lindiwe Sisulu. The trio released a statement.

Dr Malinga pays tribute to Vusi Ma R5 with fire bacardi performance at memorial service in Mabopane Pretoria

Dr Malinga pays tribute to Vusi Ma R5 with fire bacardi performance at memorial service in Mabopane Pretoria

Celebrities

2 years ago

A TikTok video of Dr Malinga dancing in remembrance of Vusi Ma R5 went viral. The singer cheered up the mourning Pretoria crowd with his bubbly personality.

TUT student found dead in Pretoria campus residence with stab wounds, SA angered: "Stop this femicide carnage"

TUT student found dead in Pretoria campus residence with stab wounds, SA angered: "Stop this femicide carnage"

South Africa

2 years ago

Ntokozo Xaba was allegedly stabbed to death, and her ex-boyfriend was taken in by the police in Pretoria on the suspicion of committing the horrific murder.

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