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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Top 10 South African songs of 2022 with most streams, amapiano maintains its dominance

Top 10 South African songs of 2022 with most streams, amapiano maintains its dominance

Music

2 years ago

Eskom estimates R20bn net loss, SA reacts: "Why don't they privatize?"

Eskom estimates R20bn net loss, SA reacts: "Why don't they privatize?"

South Africa

2 years ago

4 Times Thuso Mbedu flew Mzansi's flag high with outstanding achievements in Hollywood

4 Times Thuso Mbedu flew Mzansi's flag high with outstanding achievements in Hollywood

Celebrities

2 years ago

Boksburg Explosion: Panyaza Lesufi confirms gas truck driver survived, SA reacts: "He has to go to jail"

Boksburg Explosion: Panyaza Lesufi confirms gas truck driver survived, SA reacts: "He has to go to jail"

South Africa

2 years ago

Boksburg Explosion: SA reacts to rising death toll and horrifying images from the scene: "Very sad day in SA"

Boksburg Explosion: SA reacts to rising death toll and horrifying images from the scene: "Very sad day in SA"

South Africa

2 years ago

Video of Jessica Nkosi and TK Dlamini sparks marriage rumours, social media reacts: "As long as she's happy"

Video of Jessica Nkosi and TK Dlamini sparks marriage rumours, social media reacts: "As long as she's happy"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni madly in love with Liesl Laurie and pens her a sweet bday message

Dr Musa Mthombeni madly in love with Liesl Laurie and pens her a sweet bday message

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni penned a sweet message for his wife Liesl Laurie on her birthday. He said words can't explain how much she means to him and SA commented.

Mampintsha dies after he was hospitalised due to suffering a stroke

Mampintsha dies after he was hospitalised due to suffering a stroke

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mampintsha has died after he was hospitalised due to suffering a stroke 2 days ago. Mzansi took to social media to post touching tributes to the Big Nuz member.

Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, social media reacts: "World owes Megan an apology"

Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, social media reacts: "World owes Megan an apology"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tory Lanez was found guilty by a jury for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. Social media reacted, and peps said most of the world owed Megan an apology.

SANParks to implement polygraph testing policy for game rangers, SA reacts: "Lie detector can be beaten"

SANParks to implement polygraph testing policy for game rangers, SA reacts: "Lie detector can be beaten"

South Africa

2 years ago

SANParks will implement an approved polygraph testing policy for game rangers. SA reacted and said that lie detectors are not conclusive and can be beaten.

Sizwe Dhlomo flaunts his Olympic sized swimming pool, Mzansi loves how clean it is: "Perfectly clear"

Sizwe Dhlomo flaunts his Olympic sized swimming pool, Mzansi loves how clean it is: "Perfectly clear"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sizwe Dhlomo flaunted his Olympic sized swimming pool on social media. Mzansi people loved that it was very clean, and one person said it's perfectly clear.

Eskom to reduce loadshedding to Stage 3 on Saturday, SA frustrated: "Can you allow us to enjoy Christmas"

Eskom to reduce loadshedding to Stage 3 on Saturday, SA frustrated: "Can you allow us to enjoy Christmas"

South Africa

2 years ago

Eskom will reduce loadshedding to Stage 3 on Saturday morning. SA was frustrated with the announcement, and people said they want to enjoy Christmas with power.

Judith Sephuma celebrates Somizi's birthday with video post of their duet song, SA reacts: "Song is perfect"

Judith Sephuma celebrates Somizi's birthday with video post of their duet song, SA reacts: "Song is perfect"

Music

2 years ago

Judith Sephuma celebrated Somizi's birthday on Instagram and posted a clip taken from their music video. SA reacted to the post and said the song is perfect.

Cassper Nyovest says goodbye to loadshedding and installs solar panels at his house: "Get ready for Stage 8"

Cassper Nyovest says goodbye to loadshedding and installs solar panels at his house: "Get ready for Stage 8"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest is saying goodbye to loadshedding because he installed solar panels at his house. He warned Mzansi, and told them to get ready for Stage 8.

Proud Zulu man impresses Mzansi with fire song, people beg him to release it: "What a confidence booster"

Proud Zulu man impresses Mzansi with fire song, people beg him to release it: "What a confidence booster"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A proud Zulu man impressed Mzansi with a fire song performed on a TikTok video. People begged him to release the track because it boosted their confidence.

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