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

Influencer Cyan Boujee flaunts curvy body in tiny swimsuit on Instagram

Influencer Cyan Boujee flaunts curvy body in tiny swimsuit on Instagram

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi rocks Macufe Festival stage with energetic performance

Makhadzi rocks Macufe Festival stage with energetic performance

Celebrities

2 years ago

Siphosethu's family pleads with premier to get China to preserve her remains

Siphosethu's family pleads with premier to get China to preserve her remains

South Africa

2 years ago

Mzansi reacts to trending videos of Zahara's alleged drunk performance at Macufe

Mzansi reacts to trending videos of Zahara's alleged drunk performance at Macufe

Celebrities

2 years ago

Toddler keeps busy by taking out countless spoons from kitchen cabinets

Toddler keeps busy by taking out countless spoons from kitchen cabinets

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi confused by arrival of American Rapper Fivio Foreign

Mzansi confused by arrival of American Rapper Fivio Foreign

Celebrities

2 years ago

TikTok Star Khaby Lame named QNB's brand ambassador for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Europe

2 years ago

Khaby is the new brand ambassador for Qatar National Bank (QNB) in the FIFa World Cup in Qatar. Social media is amazed by Khaby's fast rise to fame and fortune.

Thuso Mbedu visits her old High School in Pietermaritzburg

Thuso Mbedu visits her old High School in Pietermaritzburg

Celebrities

2 years ago

Thuso Mbedu visited the Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School to inspire the students. She received a welcome at her old school, and online fans are proud too,

3 People shot dead at tavern in the Eastern Cape by unknown suspects

3 People shot dead at tavern in the Eastern Cape by unknown suspects

South Africa

2 years ago

3 People have been gunned down in a tavern in the Eastern Cape and the police are hunting down three gunmen. The unidentified suspects are wanted for murder.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi Reshuffles Gauteng Cabinet, Mzansi sceptical

Premier Panyaza Lesufi Reshuffles Gauteng Cabinet, Mzansi sceptical

Politics

2 years ago

A day after being sworn in as the premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi shuffled his cabinet. Mzansi is to not completely sold that he'll bring positive a change.

Actress Stephanie Ndlovu posts stunning throwback baby shower pics

Actress Stephanie Ndlovu posts stunning throwback baby shower pics

Celebrities

2 years ago

Stephanie Ndlovu finally opens with pictures from her baby shower a few months ago. The actress shared the throwback images with her followers on Instagram.

Influencer Blue Mbombo shares pics of her breastfeeding her baby

Influencer Blue Mbombo shares pics of her breastfeeding her baby

Celebrities

2 years ago

Blue Mbomo posted pics on Instagram breastfeeding her baby. The beautiful snaps were well received by people online, saying it's refreshing to see her as a mom.

Mzansi woman shares stunning pictures of her graduation on Twitter

Mzansi woman shares stunning pictures of her graduation on Twitter

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A woman on Twitter was the image of joy on her graduation day. She was dressed for the special occasion in a hot pink suit. Her friends online celebrated her.

Woman buys VW car after manifesting & praying for the car

Woman buys VW car after manifesting & praying for the car

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A woman was overjoyed that she bought herself a car after a year of working hard and manifesting. Her followers on Twitter posted messages of congratulations.

Sailing fraternity mourns death of talented young man who was stabbed to death

Sailing fraternity mourns death of talented young man who was stabbed to death

South Africa

2 years ago

A talented sailor, Khanya Mafuta, was stabbed to death at an informal settlement. The young man represented SA at the Youth Sailing World Championships in July.

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