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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'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela to launch wine range, fans cheer her bold move

'The Wife' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela to launch wine range, fans cheer her bold move

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mzansi upset about 'The Wife' abuse storyline between Mqhele and Hlomu: "I can’t stand that relationship"

Mzansi upset about 'The Wife' abuse storyline between Mqhele and Hlomu: "I can’t stand that relationship"

TV Shows

2 years ago

Daring woman wants to hike mysterious Modimolle Mountain in Limpopo, SA shook

Daring woman wants to hike mysterious Modimolle Mountain in Limpopo, SA shook

South Africa

2 years ago

Chris Hani: Masses take streets to protest against the release of Janusz Waluś, SA reacts

Chris Hani: Masses take streets to protest against the release of Janusz Waluś, SA reacts

South Africa

2 years ago

Makhadzi and Nkosazana Daughter share teaser of their fire collab in TikTok video, Mzansi hyped

Makhadzi and Nkosazana Daughter share teaser of their fire collab in TikTok video, Mzansi hyped

Music

2 years ago

Kevin Hart: SA complains about ticket prices for #RealityCheckTour with VIP seats costing R17 000

Kevin Hart: SA complains about ticket prices for #RealityCheckTour with VIP seats costing R17 000

Celebrities

2 years ago

Connie Ferguson remembers late husband Shona Ferguson on 21st wedding anniversary

Connie Ferguson remembers late husband Shona Ferguson on 21st wedding anniversary

Celebrities

2 years ago

Connie Ferguson remembered her late husband, Shona Ferguson, on their 21st wedding anniversary. She said had the chance to experience true love with Shona.

Musa Khawula's YouTube Channel causes social media frenzy after people suspect he’s been suspended

Musa Khawula's YouTube Channel causes social media frenzy after people suspect he’s been suspended

Celebrities

2 years ago

Musa Khawula's videos on YouTube have been removed, and people think his account has been suspended. Tweeps made him trend as they discussed his online antics.

Gifted boy gives prayer at school assembly in viral video, SA moved: “The boy is anointed”

Gifted boy gives prayer at school assembly in viral video, SA moved: “The boy is anointed”

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A boy with God's anointing a moving prayer at his school assembly. The TikTok video is close to a million views on the platform with people saying he is gifted.

TikTok video of little girl ironing her school clothes with a plate touches hearts: "No room for complaints"

TikTok video of little girl ironing her school clothes with a plate touches hearts: "No room for complaints"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Reactions have trailed a video showing a little girl using iron to straighten her school uniform. She seemed not to have iron and chose not to complain instead.

Woman viciously mauled to death by dogs headed to work in Eastern Cape, SA in disbelief

Woman viciously mauled to death by dogs headed to work in Eastern Cape, SA in disbelief

South Africa

2 years ago

A woman was mauled to death when she was headed to work in Port Alfred. The breed of the dogs in unknown and the woman died before getting medical attention.

Former homeless man Bonga gets a visit in rehab from lady who rescued him from streets, SA moved by video

Former homeless man Bonga gets a visit in rehab from lady who rescued him from streets, SA moved by video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A former homeless man named Bonga got his first visit to rehab from Sisanda, who has been helping him get his life back together. She took her kids with her.

Madison Square Garden crowd chants Sho Madjozi's name after her epic performance, SA proud

Madison Square Garden crowd chants Sho Madjozi's name after her epic performance, SA proud

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sho Madjozi performed at the Madison Square Garden the US crowd was chanting her name. The star shared the video and pictures from the show and SA is proud.

Makhadzi posts energetic video rocking her show in Mozambique, SA claps: "You give me goosebumps"

Makhadzi posts energetic video rocking her show in Mozambique, SA claps: "You give me goosebumps"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi posted an energetic video rocking her show in Mozambique. The singer said on Instagram that she enjoyed the performance and the crowd was on fire.

SA discuss Botswana woman sentenced to death for smuggling drugs into Bangladesh: "She made her choice"

SA discuss Botswana woman sentenced to death for smuggling drugs into Bangladesh: "She made her choice"

South Africa

2 years ago

SA discussed a woman from Botswana sentenced to death in Bangladesh for smuggling drugs. People had mixed reactions but many agreed that she made her choice.

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