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

Mashatile says he is prepared to step up as SA's deputy president, citizens react: "He must just forget"

Mashatile says he is prepared to step up as SA's deputy president, citizens react: "He must just forget"

Politics

2 years ago

29 Million South African citizens receive grants from Sassa, social media users shocked: "Well done, new dawn"

29 Million South African citizens receive grants from Sassa, social media users shocked: "Well done, new dawn"

South Africa

2 years ago

Police confiscates dagga plants in the Western Cape, SA not impressed: "Waste of our country's resources"

Police confiscates dagga plants in the Western Cape, SA not impressed: "Waste of our country's resources"

South Africa

2 years ago

Gwede Mantashe says he's open-minded about the country's energy issues, SA reacts: "Certainly not a thinker"

Gwede Mantashe says he's open-minded about the country's energy issues, SA reacts: "Certainly not a thinker"

South Africa

2 years ago

Jolly B accuses Cassper Nyovest of copying his music style, Mzansi confused: "Who is this attention seeker?"

Jolly B accuses Cassper Nyovest of copying his music style, Mzansi confused: "Who is this attention seeker?"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Father finds clever way to look after baby when mother is away, people post mixed reactions: "Brilliant idea"

Father finds clever way to look after baby when mother is away, people post mixed reactions: "Brilliant idea"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Khanyi Mbau meets 'Real Housewives of Dubai' castmate, SA amazed: "Winning in this life"

Khanyi Mbau meets 'Real Housewives of Dubai' castmate, SA amazed: "Winning in this life"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Khanyi Mbau met up with a castmate of the 'Real Housewives of Dubai' Chanel Ayan. SA was amazed by her posts of Instagram and people said she's winning in life.

Mörda shows off impressive moves in TikTok video, people love his vibe: "He kills these dances"

Mörda shows off impressive moves in TikTok video, people love his vibe: "He kills these dances"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mörda showed off his impressive footwork in a TikTok video. People on social media said they loved his unique style and how he always kills all dance moves.

Prince Harry reveals he killed 25 people in Afghanistan, SA reacts: "He's searching for enemies"

Prince Harry reveals he killed 25 people in Afghanistan, SA reacts: "He's searching for enemies"

Europe

2 years ago

Prince Harry revealed in his upcoming memoir that he killed 25 people while he was a soldier fighting in Afghanistan. SA people said he is looking for trouble.

David Mabuza's fate as deputy president uncertain as cabinet reshuffle looms, SA reacts: "Very lazy this one"

David Mabuza's fate as deputy president uncertain as cabinet reshuffle looms, SA reacts: "Very lazy this one"

Politics

2 years ago

David Mabuza's fate as the deputy president is uncertain because there is a cabinet reshuffle looming. SA reacted on social media and some said he is lazy.

Mom pranks little girl with TikTok filter and her shock in funny video goes viral: "She is so confused"

Mom pranks little girl with TikTok filter and her shock in funny video goes viral: "She is so confused"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A little girl was shocked by her mom's face when saw it her width a TikTok filter on. The baby's reaction made the video go viral with over 8 million views.

Mampintsha's mom furious with Babes Wodumo after their brief reconciliation, SA reacts: "So much drama"

Mampintsha's mom furious with Babes Wodumo after their brief reconciliation, SA reacts: "So much drama"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mampintsha's mom is furious with Babes Wodumo after they reconciled at her son's funeral. She said Babes Wodumo's conduct after the burial is disrespectful.

Bonang Matheba loses Miss Universe gig to 4 other hosts, Mzansi is outraged: "They don’t deserve it"

Bonang Matheba loses Miss Universe gig to 4 other hosts, Mzansi is outraged: "They don’t deserve it"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Bonang Matheba didn't get the Miss Universe hosting gig and the pageant chose other 4 hosts. Mzansi was outraged online and said the pageant made a mistake.

Somizi's European trip with mystery friend raises eyebrows online: "Don't do another proposal"

Somizi's European trip with mystery friend raises eyebrows online: "Don't do another proposal"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Somizi is currently travelling in Europe with a mysterious friend that people are curious about. His Instagram followers wondered if it's his new boyfriend.

Cassper Nyovest takes part in the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge and funny video goes viral: "A whole mood"

Cassper Nyovest takes part in the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge and funny video goes viral: "A whole mood"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest took part in the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge and the funny video went viral on TikTok. Mzansi peeps loved the rapper's vibe and his strange moves.

Hilary Sekgota