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

Lerato Moloi: Mzansi calls for model to be jailed after Tol Azz Mo's explosive interview

Lerato Moloi: Mzansi calls for model to be jailed after Tol Azz Mo's explosive interview

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kelly Khumalo confirms pregnancy rumours and flaunts baby bump in Instagram post, fans congratulate the star

Kelly Khumalo confirms pregnancy rumours and flaunts baby bump in Instagram post, fans congratulate the star

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tol Azz Mo reveals he attempted suicide after Lerato Moloi's abuse allegations in interview with Mac G

Tol Azz Mo reveals he attempted suicide after Lerato Moloi's abuse allegations in interview with Mac G

Celebrities

2 years ago

Meet Nomlayo Mabhena, SA’s youngest black woman attorney admitted as a conveyancer

Meet Nomlayo Mabhena, SA’s youngest black woman attorney admitted as a conveyancer

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Jay-Z and Beyoncé: From sold-out concerts to epic posts, 4 times the megastars had the Beyhive swooning

Jay-Z and Beyoncé: From sold-out concerts to epic posts, 4 times the megastars had the Beyhive swooning

US

2 years ago

Rescue team recovers 7 more bodies of church members swept away by flash flood during baptism

Rescue team recovers 7 more bodies of church members swept away by flash flood during baptism

South Africa

2 years ago

Video of Gogo driving a yacht left Mzansi smiling hard on social media

Video of Gogo driving a yacht left Mzansi smiling hard on social media

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a gogo driving a yacht while on holiday on Durban was shared on TikTok. Mzansi loved that the gogo was living her best life and enjoying with family.

Man mauled to death by pit bull at a tavern in the North West, SA weighs in

Man mauled to death by pit bull at a tavern in the North West, SA weighs in

South Africa

2 years ago

A man was mauled to death by a pit bull in the North West province. The man allegedly was an intruder who jumped over the wall and was attacked by the dog.

Actress Pearl Thusi reveals that she's branching into music in video interview

Actress Pearl Thusi reveals that she's branching into music in video interview

Celebrities

2 years ago

Pearl Thusi said in an interview that she would be starting her music career soon. The actress revealed she's planning on releasing her first single in January.

Cassper Nyovest and fans post videos and pictures from successful Fill Up Mmabatho Stadium concert

Cassper Nyovest and fans post videos and pictures from successful Fill Up Mmabatho Stadium concert

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest and his fans posted videos and pictures from the Fill Up Mmabatho Stadium concert on Twitter. SA applauded Cassper for pulling off the event.

EFF says opposition parties are prepared to impeach President Ramaphosa, SA split: "Let's wait and see"

EFF says opposition parties are prepared to impeach President Ramaphosa, SA split: "Let's wait and see"

Politics

2 years ago

The EFF said opposition parties have agreed to proceed with the impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africans shared split opinions.

Toddler runs for her life fearing angry mom with hot iron

Toddler runs for her life fearing angry mom with hot iron

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A toddler ran for her life, afraid that her mom was going to burn her with a hot iron. Her speed had people on TikTok dying from laughter and liking the clip.

Skilful construction worker gets praised by Sizwe Dhlomo and SA for his mastery of a shovel

Skilful construction worker gets praised by Sizwe Dhlomo and SA for his mastery of a shovel

South Africa

2 years ago

A construction worker is getting praised on Twitter by Mzansi and Sizwe Dhlomo for filling up a truck with sand single-handedly. People said he's a hard worker.

Hawks arrest suspects attempting a robbery at OR Tambo Airport, SA says it was an inside job

Hawks arrest suspects attempting a robbery at OR Tambo Airport, SA says it was an inside job

South Africa

2 years ago

The Hawks arrested 11 suspects who attempted a robbery at OR Tambo airport on Friday night. The police got a tipoff and South Africa said it was an inside job.

Cassper Nyovest urges fans headed to the #FillUpMmabathoStadium show to be safe on the road

Cassper Nyovest urges fans headed to the #FillUpMmabathoStadium show to be safe on the road

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest urged his fans headed to #FillUpMmabathoStadium not to drink and drive and to be safe on the roads. His fans wished him well on the show too.

Hilary Sekgota