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

Vibey gogo learns how to DJ in her living room, Mzansi amazed: "The real DBN Gogo"

Vibey gogo learns how to DJ in her living room, Mzansi amazed: "The real DBN Gogo"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Nkosazana Daughter stuns Mzansi with body while doing the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge: "Drop dead gorgeous"

Nkosazana Daughter stuns Mzansi with body while doing the 'Tobetsa' dance challenge: "Drop dead gorgeous"

Celebrities

2 years ago

'Skeem Saam' actress Elizabeth Serunye praised by Mzansi for remarkable performance on the show

'Skeem Saam' actress Elizabeth Serunye praised by Mzansi for remarkable performance on the show

TV Shows

2 years ago

ANC called out for not being inclusive to LGBTQI+ community in new NEC, SA confused

ANC called out for not being inclusive to LGBTQI+ community in new NEC, SA confused

Politics

2 years ago

Tony and Sthandiwe Kgoroge celebrate 21st wedding anniversary with a throwback video, Mzansi inspired

Tony and Sthandiwe Kgoroge celebrate 21st wedding anniversary with a throwback video, Mzansi inspired

Celebrities

2 years ago

'RHOD' star Londie London shares Christmas photoshoot pics taken with her cute babies on Instagram

'RHOD' star Londie London shares Christmas photoshoot pics taken with her cute babies on Instagram

Celebrities

2 years ago

Shauwn Mkhize flies more than 20 family members to the Maldives, SA in awe: "Wish I was part of your family"

Shauwn Mkhize flies more than 20 family members to the Maldives, SA in awe: "Wish I was part of your family"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Shauwn Mkhize flew over 20 of her family members to the Maldives for a holiday. SA was awed by the pictures and some wished they were a part of their family.

Cassper Nyovest acknowledges upcoming rapper who dedicated a song to him, SA clap: "Flowers well deserved"

Cassper Nyovest acknowledges upcoming rapper who dedicated a song to him, SA clap: "Flowers well deserved"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest acknowledged an upcoming rapper who dedicated a song to him in a viral TikTok Video. SA applauded Cassper and said he deserved the flowers.

ANC women's league chair from KZN dies in car accident returning from conference, SA reacts: "Very sad indeed"

ANC women's league chair from KZN dies in car accident returning from conference, SA reacts: "Very sad indeed"

South Africa

2 years ago

The ANC women's league chairperson from KZN died in a car accident while returning for the party's conference at Narsec. SA reacted to the sad story online.

Free State teacher dies in accident returning home from marking papers, SA moved: "Sorry for his family"

Free State teacher dies in accident returning home from marking papers, SA moved: "Sorry for his family"

South Africa

2 years ago

A Free State teacher died in an accident while he was returning home from marking matric papers. SA was moved online and said they are sorry for his family.

Zweli Mkhize secures spot in the NEC and Pravin Gordhan fails, SA not surprised: "All the crooks have made it"

Zweli Mkhize secures spot in the NEC and Pravin Gordhan fails, SA not surprised: "All the crooks have made it"

Politics

2 years ago

Zweli Mkhize secured a spot in the ANC NEC and Pravin Gordhan didn't get a position. SA people online said they were not surprised all the crooks have made it.

KZN mom reportedly stabs newborn baby to death after giving birth, SA horrified: "How disgusting"

KZN mom reportedly stabs newborn baby to death after giving birth, SA horrified: "How disgusting"

South Africa

2 years ago

A KZN mom was reportedly stabbed her newborn baby to death after giving birth in a public toilet. SA was horrified by the story and called the act disgusting.

Husband left emotional after birthday surprise in bed, SA reacts: "Some of us will see this in heaven"

Husband left emotional after birthday surprise in bed, SA reacts: "Some of us will see this in heaven"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A husband was left emotional after he was surprised in bed on his birthday. SA reacted to the video, and some men said they will experience that in heaven.

Pearl Thusi's daughter breaks down meeting Kelly Rowland, SA amazed: "Crying in English higher grade accent"

Pearl Thusi's daughter breaks down meeting Kelly Rowland, SA amazed: "Crying in English higher grade accent"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Pearl Thusi's daughter broke down in tears when she met Kelly Rowland. SA was amaze by her voice and some said she cries with a higher grade English accent.

Little boy rides well-behaved pet pit bull in TikTok video, Mzansi worried

Little boy rides well-behaved pet pit bull in TikTok video, Mzansi worried

South Africa

2 years ago

A little boy was riding and playing with his pet pit bull in a cute TikTok video. Mzansi worried for the boy's safety; some people called the dog a wild animal.

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