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

Pelé: Brazilian football legend dies at 82, tributes pour in from across the world: "One of the greatest ever"

Pelé: Brazilian football legend dies at 82, tributes pour in from across the world: "One of the greatest ever"

Football

2 years ago

DJ Tira encourages Babes Wodumo to revive her career at Mampintsha's memorial, SA agrees: "Best advice ever"

DJ Tira encourages Babes Wodumo to revive her career at Mampintsha's memorial, SA agrees: "Best advice ever"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Limpopo game farm robbed of US dollars, pounds and firearms, SA stunned: "A lot of Phala Phala branches"

Limpopo game farm robbed of US dollars, pounds and firearms, SA stunned: "A lot of Phala Phala branches"

South Africa

2 years ago

DJ Black Coffee's sister defends him and calls Enhle Mbali a "horrible human" SA reacts: "Trying to get fame"

DJ Black Coffee's sister defends him and calls Enhle Mbali a "horrible human" SA reacts: "Trying to get fame"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Babes Wodumo honours Mampintsha at memorial service with dance, SA reacts: "Saying goodbye to him in style"

Babes Wodumo honours Mampintsha at memorial service with dance, SA reacts: "Saying goodbye to him in style"

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Black Coffee faces backlash for saying Enhle Mbali falsely accused him of GBV: "Stop playing the victim"

DJ Black Coffee faces backlash for saying Enhle Mbali falsely accused him of GBV: "Stop playing the victim"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Video of Big Brother Mzansi stars Mpho wa Badimo and Themba Broly spark marriage rumours

Video of Big Brother Mzansi stars Mpho wa Badimo and Themba Broly spark marriage rumours

Celebrities

2 years ago

A video of Bog Brother Mzansi stars Mpho wa Badimo and Themba Broly sparked marriage rumours on social media. SA people wrote in the comments their opinions.

Video of Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch's baby playing piano warms Mzansi's heart: "Our national baby"

Video of Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch's baby playing piano warms Mzansi's heart: "Our national baby"

Celebrities

2 years ago

A video of Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch's baby playing the piano warmed Mzansi's heart. People said the child belonged to the nation in the comments.

Boksburg Explosion: Lesufi gives NPA until Friday to charge truck driver, SA reacts: "Evidence, not emotions"

Boksburg Explosion: Lesufi gives NPA until Friday to charge truck driver, SA reacts: "Evidence, not emotions"

South Africa

2 years ago

Lesufi has given the NPA until Friday to charge the gas tanker driver whose vehicle exploded in Boksburg. SA reacted online and said Lesufi is led by emotions.

Carl Niehaus says the ANC is dead and buried following his expulsion, SA reacts: "His licking his wounds"

Carl Niehaus says the ANC is dead and buried following his expulsion, SA reacts: "His licking his wounds"

Politics

2 years ago

Carl Niehaus said the ANC is dead and buried after he was expelled from the party. SA reacted on social media and many people said he's licking his wounds.

Eskom increases loadshedding to Stage 4, SA angered: "Purely deliberate"

Eskom increases loadshedding to Stage 4, SA angered: "Purely deliberate"

South Africa

2 years ago

Eskom has increased loadshedding to Stage 4 with immediate effect. SA was angered by the announcement, and many said online that the blackouts are deliberate.

Hyundai helps customers pronounce its name with new advert, Mzansi reacts: "I call it "Hun-day"

Hyundai helps customers pronounce its name with new advert, Mzansi reacts: "I call it "Hun-day"

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Hyundai helped its customers worldwide pronounce its name with a new advert. Mzansi social media users shared how they have been pronouncing the hard name.

Mampintsha's funeral: KZN government pledges to cover half of costs, SA split: "Another strategy of looting"

Mampintsha's funeral: KZN government pledges to cover half of costs, SA split: "Another strategy of looting"

Celebrities

2 years ago

The KZN government has pledged to cover half of the funeral costs for Mampintsha. SA split online and many said it is an opportunity for officials to loot.

Oskido makes fun of DJ Maphorisa's drinking habits in funny TikTok video, Mzansi tickled: "Retirement is fun"

Oskido makes fun of DJ Maphorisa's drinking habits in funny TikTok video, Mzansi tickled: "Retirement is fun"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Oskido made fun of DJ Maphorisa's drinking habits in a funny TikTok video. Mzansi loved Oskido's acting, and they said that he made retirement look like fun.

Video of little girl crying while getting her hair braided causes social media outcry: "This is punishment"

Video of little girl crying while getting her hair braided causes social media outcry: "This is punishment"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a little girl crying while getting her braided caused a social media outcry. TikTokkers said the pain was too much, and she should not be punished.

Hilary Sekgota