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

Boity stuns in gorgeous golden gown, fans can't wait to see her wedding dress

Boity stuns in gorgeous golden gown, fans can't wait to see her wedding dress

Celebrities

2 years ago

Connie Ferguson devastated about ending of ‘The Queen’, celebs & fans Comfort Her

Connie Ferguson devastated about ending of ‘The Queen’, celebs & fans Comfort Her

TV Shows

2 years ago

Nota Baloyi verbally fights traffic officers & dares them to shoot him

Nota Baloyi verbally fights traffic officers & dares them to shoot him

Celebrities

2 years ago

Joburg Pride a success despite terrorism warnings: "We made it out victorius"

Joburg Pride a success despite terrorism warnings: "We made it out victorius"

South Africa

2 years ago

4.2 magnitude tremor wakes residents of Westonaria in Gauteng, SA reacts

4.2 magnitude tremor wakes residents of Westonaria in Gauteng, SA reacts

South Africa

2 years ago

President Ramaphosa promises to work with King Misuzulu in developing rural areas

President Ramaphosa promises to work with King Misuzulu in developing rural areas

South Africa

2 years ago

Tweeps drag Zinhle for gloating about Murda Bongz first solo album

Tweeps drag Zinhle for gloating about Murda Bongz first solo album

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dj Zinhle is facing backlash again for celebrating her husband's for having the number 1 album in the country. People claimed that she destroyed Black Motion.

SA begs Makhadzi to hire new makeup artist permanently: "Fire the rest"

SA begs Makhadzi to hire new makeup artist permanently: "Fire the rest"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi posted beautiful snaps on her Instagram, and people were shocked by her look. They urged her to keep the make-up artist because she looked stunning.

Lusanda Sixaxeni to be buried on Saturday after body repatriated from China, SA relieved for her family

Lusanda Sixaxeni to be buried on Saturday after body repatriated from China, SA relieved for her family

South Africa

2 years ago

Lusanda who died in China will be buried on Saturday after her family had to raise funds to repatriate her body. SA is glad that her family will get closure.

Mihlali calls out Vodacom & other brands for months of non-payment

Mihlali calls out Vodacom & other brands for months of non-payment

South Africa

2 years ago

Mihlali called out a big brands on her Instagram Live for not paying for the work she has done for them. Netizens praised her for standing up to the companies.

Mzansi’s Tom & Jerry win many hearts with dance video hitting close to 2 million views

Mzansi’s Tom & Jerry win many hearts with dance video hitting close to 2 million views

South Africa

2 years ago

Two brothers danced in the streets and people love their entertaining video, which has close to 2 million views. Netizens said that their bond is amazing.

King Misuzulu’s ceremony to boost Durban’s economy by R130 million, SA reacts

King Misuzulu’s ceremony to boost Durban’s economy by R130 million, SA reacts

South Africa

2 years ago

Durban looks forward to hosting more than 80 00 visitors that will be attending King Misuzulu KaZwelithini's recognition ceremony which will boost the economy.

Nota Baloyi posts private video with Berita, says his sister & cousins trained him to kiss

Nota Baloyi posts private video with Berita, says his sister & cousins trained him to kiss

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nota Baloyi shocked Mzansi by posting a private video of him kissing Berita. The music executive further shared that she'll never find a better kisser than him.

Fuel price to increase again on Wednesday due to weaker rand, SA in disbelief

Fuel price to increase again on Wednesday due to weaker rand, SA in disbelief

South Africa

2 years ago

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy data confirms that the price of fuel will increase on Wednesday. South Africans are shocked at the rising costs.

Mzansi people share last encounters with their fathers with touching Twitter comments

Mzansi people share last encounters with their fathers with touching Twitter comments

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

People on Twitter shared moving stories of their last encounters with their fathers. Different stories were posted & people comforted each other with replies.

Hilary Sekgota