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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EFF introduces R50 000 monthly reward system for its top performing leaders to be used on community projects

EFF introduces R50 000 monthly reward system for its top performing leaders to be used on community projects

Politics

2 years ago

Makeup artist recreates Doja Cat's Schiaparelli fashion show look, TikTok video gets over 14.8 million views

Makeup artist recreates Doja Cat's Schiaparelli fashion show look, TikTok video gets over 14.8 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Taxi driver hoping to be chartered accountant lands job as SAICA trainee, Mzansi celebrates his accomplishment

Taxi driver hoping to be chartered accountant lands job as SAICA trainee, Mzansi celebrates his accomplishment

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Man pretending to be stay-at-home boyfriend shoots makeup tutorial, hilarious video gets over 900k views

Man pretending to be stay-at-home boyfriend shoots makeup tutorial, hilarious video gets over 900k views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Energetic teacher celebrates 100% pass rate of her subject, SA feels her vibe: "She loves what she does"

Energetic teacher celebrates 100% pass rate of her subject, SA feels her vibe: "She loves what she does"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Msaki posts final gig guide before she quits entertainment industry for good, Mzansi heartbroken

Msaki posts final gig guide before she quits entertainment industry for good, Mzansi heartbroken

Celebrities

2 years ago

Video of woman cleaning mogodu inside washing machine leaves Mzansi people disgusted

Video of woman cleaning mogodu inside washing machine leaves Mzansi people disgusted

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman posted how she cleans mogodu before cooking it and her method stunned people on Twitter. She used a washing machine and many disapproved her method.

Big Zulu's fan breaks down in tears after meeting rapper in heartwarming Instagram video

Big Zulu's fan breaks down in tears after meeting rapper in heartwarming Instagram video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Big Zulu gave an emotional fan a memorable moment at a restaurant when he comforted and took pictures with her. The touching video was posted on Instagram.

Makhadzi's wig falls off while flaunting her curves in swimsuit during her relaxing trip Venda

Makhadzi's wig falls off while flaunting her curves in swimsuit during her relaxing trip Venda

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi went back to her hometown in Venda to take some time off from work. The singer posted pictures and a video on Instagram relaxing and enjoying the sun.

Limpopo man arrested for allegedly killing his wife after her body was found in pit toilet, SA horrified

Limpopo man arrested for allegedly killing his wife after her body was found in pit toilet, SA horrified

South Africa

2 years ago

A Limpopo man is the main suspect in his wife's murder after her body was discovered in a pit toilet after she withdrew a domestic violence case against him.

'Kings of Jo'Burg' star Connie Ferguson shows off ripped body and six-pack in Instagram workout video

'Kings of Jo'Burg' star Connie Ferguson shows off ripped body and six-pack in Instagram workout video

Celebrities

2 years ago

A video of Connie Ferguson's video exercising with her trainer and flaunting her fit body inspired many people on Instagram. The actress looked in top shape.

Video of 6-month-old baby wrestling a puppy that wants to play stuns the internet: "The boy is strong as hell"

Video of 6-month-old baby wrestling a puppy that wants to play stuns the internet: "The boy is strong as hell"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A 6-month-old baby played a little rough with his puppy that wanted attention. The TikTok video amused many people and got over 9 million views on the platform.

Heartwarming video of Mzansi man proposing at shopping mall leaves people online in tears

Heartwarming video of Mzansi man proposing at shopping mall leaves people online in tears

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a couple who got engaged in front of a crowd at the mall went viral. Mzansi was touched by the romantic man who brought his lady to tears.

Panyaza Lesufi urges new Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Amad to focus service delivery, SA reacts

Panyaza Lesufi urges new Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Amad to focus service delivery, SA reacts

Politics

2 years ago

The Premier of Gauteng Panyaza Lesufi offered his support to the newly elected mayor of Johannesburg Thapelo Amad. He said Amad must focus on service delivery.

Royal AM Andile Mpisane trains hard in gym ahead of match, with Chiefs SA reacts: "I feel sorry for amakhosi"

Royal AM Andile Mpisane trains hard in gym ahead of match, with Chiefs SA reacts: "I feel sorry for amakhosi"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Royal AM soccer player Andile Mpisane's video exercising in the gym amused people online who said he only trains when his team is preparing to face Chiefs.

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