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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Thapelo Amad from Al Jama-ah party becomes new mayor of Johannesburg, replacing Mpho Phalatse, SA reacts

Thapelo Amad from Al Jama-ah party becomes new mayor of Johannesburg, replacing Mpho Phalatse, SA reacts

Politics

2 years ago

Curvy nurse trends on Twitter for body-hugging pictures that left men drooling: “Time for my yearly checkup”

Curvy nurse trends on Twitter for body-hugging pictures that left men drooling: “Time for my yearly checkup”

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Driver's licence: Eastern Cape woman celebrates passing her driving test with funny pictures on Twitter

Driver's licence: Eastern Cape woman celebrates passing her driving test with funny pictures on Twitter

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Mzansi woman who only eats once a day inspires people with impressive weight loss on Twitter

Mzansi woman who only eats once a day inspires people with impressive weight loss on Twitter

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Dramatic parents hold funeral for pet fish to help grieving daughter in hilarious TikTok video

Dramatic parents hold funeral for pet fish to help grieving daughter in hilarious TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Man catches thief stealing his tyre red-handed in viral video, internet in disbelief: "Most polite thief ever"

Man catches thief stealing his tyre red-handed in viral video, internet in disbelief: "Most polite thief ever"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba justifies her ruling style, SA reacts: “You’re the voice of the poor”

Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba justifies her ruling style, SA reacts: “You’re the voice of the poor”

South Africa

2 years ago

Dr Phophi Ramathuba defended her leadership style in an interview with Radio 702. The Health MEC said her main priority is to protect the lives of patients.

Eskom announces stage 5 loadshedding, SA citizens furious on social media: "This is utterly ridiculous"

Eskom announces stage 5 loadshedding, SA citizens furious on social media: "This is utterly ridiculous"

South Africa

2 years ago

Eskom released a statement saying loadsheding will be ramped up to Stage 5 on Thursday morning. The power company received backlash from SA citizens online.

Young boy with heart of gold uses pocket money to buy groceries for needy woman, Mzansi applauds

Young boy with heart of gold uses pocket money to buy groceries for needy woman, Mzansi applauds

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Facebook post about a young man being charitable by buying groceries for a needy woman went viral. People were touched by his good-deed and praised him.

Mzansi man proudly shows off his wife on their 5th wedding anniversary: “Always put your partner first”

Mzansi man proudly shows off his wife on their 5th wedding anniversary: “Always put your partner first”

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Mzansi man took to Facebook to celebrate being married to his lovely wife and posted pictures of his family to thousands of people. He shared some wise words.

Little Mzansi girl cries out about the intense heatwave in South Africa: "It's like I'm burning in fire"

Little Mzansi girl cries out about the intense heatwave in South Africa: "It's like I'm burning in fire"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

The heatwave in South Africa has been unbearable for many citizens and a little girl perfectly described the frustration of people in a viral TikTok video.

Video of vibey petrol attendants dancing raises Mzansi's spirit online: "The best people you can meet"

Video of vibey petrol attendants dancing raises Mzansi's spirit online: "The best people you can meet"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi people on social media were entertained by a video of petrol attendants having fun at work. The clip went viral and many wee amused by the dancing.

Bontle Modiselle thanks 'Big Brother Titans', Boohle, Dbanj and team for epic performances at launch of show

Bontle Modiselle thanks 'Big Brother Titans', Boohle, Dbanj and team for epic performances at launch of show

Celebrities

2 years ago

Bontle Modiselle performed at the launch of the Big Brother Titans and was overwhelmed that the big achievement. She expressed her gratitude on Instagram.

Somizi and Vusi Nova's cosy pictures at Fourways Farmer's Market turn heads on Instagram

Somizi and Vusi Nova's cosy pictures at Fourways Farmer's Market turn heads on Instagram

Celebrities

2 years ago

Instagram pictures of Somizi and Vusi Nova sparked dating rumours on social media. They spend the day with other friends enjoying music and fun in the sun.

Afrikaner family with no rhythm dances to Brenda Fassie's 'Vuli Ndela' at braai in funny TikTok video

Afrikaner family with no rhythm dances to Brenda Fassie's 'Vuli Ndela' at braai in funny TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An Afrikaans family had fun drinking and partying at a braai. They danced to a popular South African song and the TikTok video left many netizens in stitches.

Hilary Sekgota