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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Traditional healer eerily prophesied DJ Sumbody's death in September, Mzansi shocked

Traditional healer eerily prophesied DJ Sumbody's death in September, Mzansi shocked

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sonia Mbele says her son Donell Mbele checked into rehab for beating up girlfriend

Sonia Mbele says her son Donell Mbele checked into rehab for beating up girlfriend

Celebrities

2 years ago

Man arrested carrying bag with explosives on a taxi says he is afraid for his life, SA reacts: "What a joke

Man arrested carrying bag with explosives on a taxi says he is afraid for his life, SA reacts: "What a joke

South Africa

2 years ago

Mzansi praises Wiseman Mncube and Mbalenhle Mavimbela for their on-screen chemistry on 'The Wife'

Mzansi praises Wiseman Mncube and Mbalenhle Mavimbela for their on-screen chemistry on 'The Wife'

TV Shows

2 years ago

Wise little boy teaches parents and social media a lesson about humanity: "Say sorry to yourself"

Wise little boy teaches parents and social media a lesson about humanity: "Say sorry to yourself"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Hijackers force a man in Durban to pay them R20 000 to spare his life, SA speechless

Hijackers force a man in Durban to pay them R20 000 to spare his life, SA speechless

South Africa

2 years ago

Bonang Matheba fears public will judge her boyfriend, and she chooses to keep relationship private

Bonang Matheba fears public will judge her boyfriend, and she chooses to keep relationship private

Celebrities

2 years ago

Bonang Matheba says she fear the public will judge her boyfriend and that's why she chooses to keep her relationship private. The star opened up on Instagram.

Angry EFF member suspected of threatening Eskom COO with bomb granted bail

Angry EFF member suspected of threatening Eskom COO with bomb granted bail

South Africa

2 years ago

EFF member suspected of threatening Eskom's COO with a bomb attack was released on bail on Monday. Some SA netizens said he should be charged with treason.

Cassper Nyovest cries at DJ Sumbody’s memorial service during speech

Cassper Nyovest cries at DJ Sumbody’s memorial service during speech

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest breaks downin tears at DJ Sumbody's memorial service. The rapper said he is going to miss his friend and that he loves him in moving video.

UK throws Ramaphosa lavish banquet, SA upset he's living large while country is in darkness

UK throws Ramaphosa lavish banquet, SA upset he's living large while country is in darkness

South Africa

2 years ago

The UK threw Ramaphosa a lavish banquet during his state visit to the country and SA was not pleased. People said the country is collapsing and he's having fun.

Americans roast the cast of 'The Real Housewives of Durban' after show went international, SA drops spoilers

Americans roast the cast of 'The Real Housewives of Durban' after show went international, SA drops spoilers

TV Shows

2 years ago

Americans roasted the cast of 'The Real Housewives of Durban' and South Africans retaliated by dropping spoilers. The show went international a few weeks ago.

Kanye West asks Donald Trump to be his presidential running mate in 2024, social media unimpressed

Kanye West asks Donald Trump to be his presidential running mate in 2024, social media unimpressed

US

2 years ago

Kanye west announced on his Twitter that he visited Donald Trump and asked him to be his running mate in 2024. US netizens were not impressed by his ambition.

DJ Sumbody's family perform cleansing ritual at crime scene in heartbreaking TikTok video

DJ Sumbody's family perform cleansing ritual at crime scene in heartbreaking TikTok video

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Sumbody's family performed a cleansing ritual from the scene where he was gunned down in Johannesburg. The TikTok video of the family broke Mzansi's heart.

"Waka Waka": FIFA World Cup opening ceremony takes Mzansi soccer fans down memory lane

"Waka Waka": FIFA World Cup opening ceremony takes Mzansi soccer fans down memory lane

South Africa

2 years ago

The FIFA World Cup opening ceremony took Mzansi soccer fans down memory lane by playing 'Waka Waka' by Shakira. People said the song was best World Cup anthem.

'Skeem Actress' Samukele Mkhize rumoured to be expecting first baby

'Skeem Actress' Samukele Mkhize rumoured to be expecting first baby

TV Shows

2 years ago

'Skeem Saam' actress is rumoured to be pregnant with her first baby and is currently in the first trimester. Her friend said she's glad she waited for marriage.

Hilary Sekgota