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

President Ramaphosa says 2023 is year of renewal, SA reacts: "Must be the year of service delivery"

President Ramaphosa says 2023 is year of renewal, SA reacts: "Must be the year of service delivery"

South Africa

2 years ago

Video of Babes Wodumo's club performance causes drama on social media: "Lyrics leave a very bad taste"

Video of Babes Wodumo's club performance causes drama on social media: "Lyrics leave a very bad taste"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Boksburg Explosion: Driver and trucking company cleared of wrongdoing, SA reacts: "Government is to blame"

Boksburg Explosion: Driver and trucking company cleared of wrongdoing, SA reacts: "Government is to blame"

South Africa

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle and Moozlie's trip to Cape Town causes talks about their friendship: "Where is Pearl Thusi?"

DJ Zinhle and Moozlie's trip to Cape Town causes talks about their friendship: "Where is Pearl Thusi?"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Family sings cheerful birthday song for 8-year-old girl, Mzansi loves their vibe: "Spur was found shaking"

Family sings cheerful birthday song for 8-year-old girl, Mzansi loves their vibe: "Spur was found shaking"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela ventures into DJing and posts video from her gig, fans clap

'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela ventures into DJing and posts video from her gig, fans clap

Celebrities

2 years ago

A closer look at Unathi Nkayi's Intense fitness routine that transformed her perfect body

A closer look at Unathi Nkayi's Intense fitness routine that transformed her perfect body

Celebrities

2 years ago

Unathi Nkayi has been praised for her banging body, but the star puts in a lot of time at the gym to get her chiselled body. Her fitness videos are inspiring.

Mzansi man creates homemade spa in his backyard to experience soft life, people clap: "Cheers to self-love"

Mzansi man creates homemade spa in his backyard to experience soft life, people clap: "Cheers to self-love"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Mzansi man created a homemade spa in his backyard to personally experience the soft life. People clapped for him in the comments for prioritising self-love.

Pearl Thusi posts DJ Zinhle's baby bump and writes her a sweet message, SA reacts: "Such an amazing heart"

Pearl Thusi posts DJ Zinhle's baby bump and writes her a sweet message, SA reacts: "Such an amazing heart"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Pearl Thusi posted a picture of DJ Zinhle with a baby bump and wished her a happy birthday. SA reacted with confusion and some said she had an amazing heart.

Police kill 4 'most wanted' criminals in Durban, SA applauds the officers: "Well done SAPS"

Police kill 4 'most wanted' criminals in Durban, SA applauds the officers: "Well done SAPS"

South Africa

2 years ago

Police killed the four most wanted criminals in Durban during a shootout. SA applauded the officers on social media for removing them from the streets forever.

Black Coffee sister gets reminded of sketchy past by tweeps after bashing Enhle Mbali: "She’s quick to forget"

Black Coffee sister gets reminded of sketchy past by tweeps after bashing Enhle Mbali: "She’s quick to forget"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Black Coffee's sister got reminded of her sketchy past by people on Twitter after she bashed Enhle Mbali. Tweeps said she's forgetting that she's not perfect.

L'vovo sends farewell message to Mampintsha from hospital, Mzansi heartbroken: "Speedy recovery"

L'vovo sends farewell message to Mampintsha from hospital, Mzansi heartbroken: "Speedy recovery"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

L'vovo posted a touching farewell message for Mampintsha from the hospital. The musician expressed his sadness that he could not physically attend the funeral.

Mampintsha's funeral: Babes Wodumo gives moving speech and forgives her mother-in-law

Mampintsha's funeral: Babes Wodumo gives moving speech and forgives her mother-in-law

Celebrities

2 years ago

Babes Wodumo gave a moving speech at Mampintsha's funeral service. She publicly acknowledged her estranged mother-in-law and said she's decided to forgive her.

Nick Cannon welcomes 12th baby with Alyssa Scott, social media reacts: "A whole football team"

Nick Cannon welcomes 12th baby with Alyssa Scott, social media reacts: "A whole football team"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nick Cannon welcomed his 12th child with Alyssa Scott and the news trended on social media. Many people said Nick has enough children to form a football team.

Mörda pens DJ Zinhle a love letter on Instagram to celebrate her special day: "You saved my life"

Mörda pens DJ Zinhle a love letter on Instagram to celebrate her special day: "You saved my life"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mörda penned DJ Zinhle a thoughtful love post on Instagram to celebrate her special day. He wished her a happy birthday and thanked her for saving his life.

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