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

Nandi Madida and Zakes Bantwini's son shows off impressive drawing skills: "Am in awe of his God given talent"

Nandi Madida and Zakes Bantwini's son shows off impressive drawing skills: "Am in awe of his God given talent"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Chris Brown shows Nasty C some love on Instagram, South Africans excited: "The best rapper in Africa"

Chris Brown shows Nasty C some love on Instagram, South Africans excited: "The best rapper in Africa"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Videos of Beyoncé's Dubai performance at Atlantis The Royal hotel leaves the internet screaming

Videos of Beyoncé's Dubai performance at Atlantis The Royal hotel leaves the internet screaming

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kylie Jenner reveals her son's face and name with Instagram post, social media reacts: "Her genes are strong"

Kylie Jenner reveals her son's face and name with Instagram post, social media reacts: "Her genes are strong"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Little girl entertains wedding guests with lit amapiano dance, Mzansi amused: "What a beautiful mess"

Little girl entertains wedding guests with lit amapiano dance, Mzansi amused: "What a beautiful mess"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

'The River' storyline frustrates viewers who want to boycott the show: "Give Paulina her baby already"

'The River' storyline frustrates viewers who want to boycott the show: "Give Paulina her baby already"

TV Shows

2 years ago

Irish girl in Mzansi drinks Mageu for first time and her reaction is priceless in viral video

Irish girl in Mzansi drinks Mageu for first time and her reaction is priceless in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of an Irish girl drinking Mageu amused Mzansi people. The clip got over 200 thousand views and people suggested more local foods for her to try.

Video of Babes Wodumo allegedly 'drunk' at Mampintsha's mom's funeral goes viral: "She's been through a lot"

Video of Babes Wodumo allegedly 'drunk' at Mampintsha's mom's funeral goes viral: "She's been through a lot"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Babes Wodumo gave a moving speech at Zamanguni Gumede's funeral. The video raised concerns on social media and people said she looked said and intoxicated.

Ace Magashule says he did not steal money from state coffers, SA in disbelief: "Not a cent but millions"

Ace Magashule says he did not steal money from state coffers, SA in disbelief: "Not a cent but millions"

Politics

2 years ago

Ace Magashule appeared before the Free State High on corruption charges with his co-accused. The former premier said he is eager for the case to be resolved.

Sonia Mbele rants about overnight loadshedding and not being political, Mzansi ticked off: "Call municipality"

Sonia Mbele rants about overnight loadshedding and not being political, Mzansi ticked off: "Call municipality"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sonia Mnele posted angry Tweets after she suffered long hours without electricity. She tagged President Ramaphosa asking him why she had no power at her house.

ANC MP arrested on the suspicion of murdering his wife, SA reacts: "Criminal enterprise"

ANC MP arrested on the suspicion of murdering his wife, SA reacts: "Criminal enterprise"

South Africa

2 years ago

An ANC politician will appear before the Magistrate's Court in the North West on Monday for murder. He allegedly stabbed his wife to death last year November.

Mzansi family of dancers wows the internet with 2 million viral TikTok video: "Can’t stop watching this"

Mzansi family of dancers wows the internet with 2 million viral TikTok video: "Can’t stop watching this"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Mzansi family wowed the internet with a viral TikTok video that has over 2 million views. People said they can't stop watching, and praised the little one.

Steenhuizen criticises ANC leaders for leading country to energy crisis, SA reacts: "Need things to change"

Steenhuizen criticises ANC leaders for leading country to energy crisis, SA reacts: "Need things to change"

Politics

2 years ago

The leader of the Democratic Alliance said he has no faith in African National Congress leaders fixing the loadshedding crisis. Steenguizen called SA to march.

Amanda du-Pont and Shawn Rodriguez finalise their divorce, Mzansi reacts: "Marriage is hard work"

Amanda du-Pont and Shawn Rodriguez finalise their divorce, Mzansi reacts: "Marriage is hard work"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Amanda du-Pont ended her marriage of 3 years with Shawn Rodrigues. The news trended on social media and people speculated about what caused the sudden divorce.

Video of a girl with beautiful natural and long hair leaves people jealous: "Give me a little bit"

Video of a girl with beautiful natural and long hair leaves people jealous: "Give me a little bit"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

People marvelled at a video of a girl with beautiful natural hair, and it went viral on Instagram with over 250K likes. Comments were posted about hair care.

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