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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Cyan Boujee posts pics of body after getting R200K cosmetic surgery, SA reacts: "Kunini sithi yoh"

Cyan Boujee posts pics of body after getting R200K cosmetic surgery, SA reacts: "Kunini sithi yoh"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Woman arrested for racist WhatsApp rant about black people while defending pit bulls, SA divided

Woman arrested for racist WhatsApp rant about black people while defending pit bulls, SA divided

South Africa

2 years ago

New mom Natasha Thahane flaunts new short haircut at 'Blood & Water' premiere

New mom Natasha Thahane flaunts new short haircut at 'Blood & Water' premiere

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mihlali Ndamase: 6 Times the beauty influencer took social media's breath away in epic hairstyles

Mihlali Ndamase: 6 Times the beauty influencer took social media's breath away in epic hairstyles

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tweeps say Sonia Mbele's abusive son Donell Mbele belongs in jail and not rehab

Tweeps say Sonia Mbele's abusive son Donell Mbele belongs in jail and not rehab

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest, Julius Malema, Kuli Chana and other celebs attend DJ Sumbody's funeral

Cassper Nyovest, Julius Malema, Kuli Chana and other celebs attend DJ Sumbody's funeral

Celebrities

2 years ago

Video of Young Stunner being affectionate with a man ignites rumours

Video of Young Stunner being affectionate with a man ignites rumours

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tweeps discussed Young Stunner's sexuality after he was seen on Instagram Live being very affectionate with another man. The rumours circulated on Twitter.

The SPCA offering R5 000 reward for information about people involved in killing pit bulls

The SPCA offering R5 000 reward for information about people involved in killing pit bulls

South Africa

2 years ago

The SPCA is offering a R5 000 reward for information that might lead to the arrest and prosecution of people involved in killing three pit bulls a few days ago.

Herman Mashaba apologises for body shaming Naledi Pandor, SA disappointed: "Next time think before you tweet"

Herman Mashaba apologises for body shaming Naledi Pandor, SA disappointed: "Next time think before you tweet"

Politics

2 years ago

Herman Mashaba apologised for body shaming Naledi Pandor with a tweet that has been deleted. SA bashed the ActionSA leader for his offensive comments online.

Cassper Nyovest says #FillUpMmabathoStadium concert cost R16 million to set up

Cassper Nyovest says #FillUpMmabathoStadium concert cost R16 million to set up

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest said on Twitter that #FillUpMmabathoStadium cost R16 million to set up. His fans were shocked and said that it was too much money for one event.

Police shoot rubber bullets at Makro employees protesting for better pay, SA split: "They want to loot"

Police shoot rubber bullets at Makro employees protesting for better pay, SA split: "They want to loot"

South Africa

2 years ago

The police shot the employees from Makro with rubber bullets during their peaceful protest. The workers were peacefully asking the company for increased pay.

Rapper Kwesta and Yolanda Mvelase celebrate 12-year anniversary of their relationship

Rapper Kwesta and Yolanda Mvelase celebrate 12-year anniversary of their relationship

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kwesta and his wife Yolanda Mvelase celebrated their 12th year anniversary being together. Yolanda went on Instagram to post a picture embracing each other.

DBN Gogo releases new album 'Whats Real' and fans love it: "Really revived the quality of amapiano"

DBN Gogo releases new album 'Whats Real' and fans love it: "Really revived the quality of amapiano"

Music

2 years ago

DBN Gogo released her new album 'Whats Real' on Friday, and her fans are already saying it's a hit. People said her new music revived the quality of amapiano.

SA calls out retailers like Takealot for scamming customers with fake Black Friday discounts

SA calls out retailers like Takealot for scamming customers with fake Black Friday discounts

South Africa

2 years ago

SA called out local retailers for scamming consumers with fake Black Friday discounts. Takealot was blasted the most on Twitter for increasing their prices.

Netflix releases season 3 of 'Blood and Water', Mzansi thrilled

Netflix releases season 3 of 'Blood and Water', Mzansi thrilled

TV Shows

2 years ago

Netflix released the season 3 of 'Blood and Water' on Friday morning. Mzansi took to social media to express how thrilled they were to watch the popular show.

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