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

SA reacts to Eskom's announcement of Stage 5 loadshedding from Monday to Wednesday: "Close the country"

SA reacts to Eskom's announcement of Stage 5 loadshedding from Monday to Wednesday: "Close the country"

South Africa

2 years ago

Shudufhadzo Musida wins Glamour Award for 'Game Changer of the Year'

Shudufhadzo Musida wins Glamour Award for 'Game Changer of the Year'

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest mourns death of DJ Sumbody on Twitter, SA reacts: "He owed him money"

Cassper Nyovest mourns death of DJ Sumbody on Twitter, SA reacts: "He owed him money"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Elon Musk lifts Donald Trump's Twitter ban after poll results, tweeps split over decision: "Very dangerous"

Elon Musk lifts Donald Trump's Twitter ban after poll results, tweeps split over decision: "Very dangerous"

US

2 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie celebrate pit bull turning 1, SA upset: "You people are heartless"

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie celebrate pit bull turning 1, SA upset: "You people are heartless"

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA reacts to bomb threats directed at Eskom's COO: "We don't care, we want electricity"

SA reacts to bomb threats directed at Eskom's COO: "We don't care, we want electricity"

South Africa

2 years ago

Master KG and Makhadzi can't keep hands off each other during hot performance

Master KG and Makhadzi can't keep hands off each other during hot performance

Celebrities

2 years ago

Master KG and Makhadzi couldn't keep their hands off each other at a recent performance at Kalahari. Mzansi said they are serving couple goals and looked cute.

Truck driver crashes into kids' playground next to N3 and dies, SA horrified: "Play area must be moved"

Truck driver crashes into kids' playground next to N3 and dies, SA horrified: "Play area must be moved"

South Africa

2 years ago

A truck driver was involved in car accident on the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal and crashed into a kids playground. SA was horrified when they heard about it.

UK all set to welcome Ramaphosa on his state visit next week, SA unimpressed: "More loans loading"

UK all set to welcome Ramaphosa on his state visit next week, SA unimpressed: "More loans loading"

South Africa

2 years ago

The United Kingdom (UK) is ready to welcome Ramaphosa to their country on his state visit next week. SA people online are unimpressed and foresee more loans.

Young woman celebrates making it to 5th year of medical school, SA applauds: "May you win"

Young woman celebrates making it to 5th year of medical school, SA applauds: "May you win"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A young woman celebrated making it to 5th year of medical school in a heartwarming post on Twitter. Her Mzansi followers congratulated her for working hard.

'Song of the year': K.O celebrates 'SETE' hitting 15 million views on YouTube & topping radio charts, SA awed

'Song of the year': K.O celebrates 'SETE' hitting 15 million views on YouTube & topping radio charts, SA awed

Music

2 years ago

K.O celebrates 'SETE' hitting 15 million views on YouTube and topping radio charts in SA. People on Twitter are calling it the Song of the Year amid its success

Makhadzi releases new album 'African Queen 2.0' and gets raving reviews from Mzansi

Makhadzi releases new album 'African Queen 2.0' and gets raving reviews from Mzansi

Music

2 years ago

Makhadzi released her new album 'African Queen 2.0' and got raving reviews from Mzansi. Her happy fans said the album is perfect for the coming festive season.

Woman caught red-handed stealing money from boyfriend's wallet in funny TikTok video

Woman caught red-handed stealing money from boyfriend's wallet in funny TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman was caught red-handed stealing money from her boyfriend's wallet in a funny TikTok video. Netizens were amused by the man's voice and his disbelief.

Bheki Cele urges public not to abuse his leaked phone number, Mzansi reacts

Bheki Cele urges public not to abuse his leaked phone number, Mzansi reacts

South Africa

2 years ago

Bheki Cele urged the public not to abuse his leaked phone number because he received urgent calls on that line. South Africans are refusing to stop calling him.

Preschool graduation party of toddlers dancing in formal wear moves SA: "Most beautiful video I've ever seen"

Preschool graduation party of toddlers dancing in formal wear moves SA: "Most beautiful video I've ever seen"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of toddlers graduating warming people's hearts online. The theme looked like a wedding and children dance in their suits and formal dresses.

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