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

Eskom announces Stage 5 loadshedding indefinitely, SA tired of excuses: "Enough with your lies"

Eskom announces Stage 5 loadshedding indefinitely, SA tired of excuses: "Enough with your lies"

South Africa

2 years ago

Grown man causes chaos at shopping centre riding kids' scooter, Mzansi stunned

Grown man causes chaos at shopping centre riding kids' scooter, Mzansi stunned

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Vibey boys crash marriage proposal with Bluetooth speaker, SA moved: "Uninvited guests always bring the vibe"

Vibey boys crash marriage proposal with Bluetooth speaker, SA moved: "Uninvited guests always bring the vibe"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

'Podcast and Chill' bashed by Women For Change after Tol Azz Mo episode: "MacG is an enabler of misogyny"

'Podcast and Chill' bashed by Women For Change after Tol Azz Mo episode: "MacG is an enabler of misogyny"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Limpho Hani's ConCourt application to revoke Waluś parole dismissed, SA reacts: "Sad but the law is the law"

Limpho Hani's ConCourt application to revoke Waluś parole dismissed, SA reacts: "Sad but the law is the law"

South Africa

2 years ago

Young boy melts hearts with carefree, offbeat & funny amapiano performance

Young boy melts hearts with carefree, offbeat & funny amapiano performance

South Africa

2 years ago

Zondo calls for the end of corruption during keynote speech, SA not moved by his words: "What a joke"

Zondo calls for the end of corruption during keynote speech, SA not moved by his words: "What a joke"

South Africa

2 years ago

Raymond Zondo gave a keynote speech at Unisa in Pretoria. The former chief justice said corruption needs to end in the country. SA was not moved by his words.

JMPD irritated with loadshedding badly affecting its manpower and traffic, SA reacts: "Then hire more"

JMPD irritated with loadshedding badly affecting its manpower and traffic, SA reacts: "Then hire more"

South Africa

2 years ago

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) voiced out its irritation with loadshedding badly affecting its manpower and traffic in the province.

Former 'Scandal' actress Masasa Mbangeni and her boyfriend end their relationship

Former 'Scandal' actress Masasa Mbangeni and her boyfriend end their relationship

Celebrities

2 years ago

Former 'Scandal' actress Masasa Mbangeni and her bae Gwydion Beynon are rumoured to have ended their realtionship. Their friends said the split was sudden.

Young man shows off huge savings from hustling as a photographer in viral TikTok video, Mzansi very proud

Young man shows off huge savings from hustling as a photographer in viral TikTok video, Mzansi very proud

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young man showed off his huge savings from hustling as a photographer. The TikTok video went viral and Mzansi people said they are proud of his discipline.

Video of Jub Jub dancing while waiting to catch unsuspecting cheaters has SA chuckling: "Fixing the country"

Video of Jub Jub dancing while waiting to catch unsuspecting cheaters has SA chuckling: "Fixing the country"

Celebrities

2 years ago

A TikTok video of Jub Jub dancing while waiting to catch unsuspecting cheaters is circulating online. People said they would run if they saw him in the streets.

Mzansi man breaks down in tears after relationship ends in TikTok rant, SA ladies amused

Mzansi man breaks down in tears after relationship ends in TikTok rant, SA ladies amused

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man broke down in tears on TikTok after his relationship with his ex-girlfriend ended. The heartbroken ranted in the video and SA ladies were very amused.

Phumeza and Shota Mdabe white wedding pictures and videos have Mzansi believing in love

Phumeza and Shota Mdabe white wedding pictures and videos have Mzansi believing in love

Celebrities

2 years ago

Phumeza and Shota Mdabe shared their white wedding pictures and videos on social media. Mzansi loved the posts and said their love has been beautiful to watch.

Zuma loses court application to remove Billy Downer from corruption case, SA says he's using delay tactics

Zuma loses court application to remove Billy Downer from corruption case, SA says he's using delay tactics

South Africa

2 years ago

Zuma lost another court application to remove state prosecutor Billy Downer from his corruption case. SA said Zuma is using sneaky delay tactics to avoid court.

ANC veterans say Ramaphosa will be asked to resign if he loses review, SA reacts

ANC veterans say Ramaphosa will be asked to resign if he loses review, SA reacts

Politics

2 years ago

The ANC veterans said they will hold Ramaphosa accountable if he loses the Phala report review. SA reacted online and said the Ramaphosa will never lose a case.

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