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

Police arrests woman for abandoning her child next to stream

Police arrests woman for abandoning her child next to stream

South Africa

2 years ago

Woman on Twitter prompts SA to discuss their beliefs in ancestors & God

Woman on Twitter prompts SA to discuss their beliefs in ancestors & God

South Africa

2 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni & Liesl Laurie amuse Mzansi by doing a TikTok dance challenge

Dr Musa Mthombeni & Liesl Laurie amuse Mzansi by doing a TikTok dance challenge

Celebrities

2 years ago

TikTok woman shares her Bolt ride from hell story while traveling with her young daughter

TikTok woman shares her Bolt ride from hell story while traveling with her young daughter

South Africa

2 years ago

Zozi Tunzi wows her fans with her chic fashion look in London

Zozi Tunzi wows her fans with her chic fashion look in London

Celebrities

2 years ago

Zwakele MNcwango is adamant that he remains DA member after resigning from KZN legislature

Zwakele MNcwango is adamant that he remains DA member after resigning from KZN legislature

Politics

2 years ago

SA reacts to Cyril Ramaphosa saying there's no drama in ANC after appointing Panyaza Lesufi

SA reacts to Cyril Ramaphosa saying there's no drama in ANC after appointing Panyaza Lesufi

Politics

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the transition of power between David Makhura and Panyaza Lesufi was smooth. He said Lesufi is very capable of running Gauteng.

Content creator meets her celebrity lookalike Uncle Waffles

Content creator meets her celebrity lookalike Uncle Waffles

South Africa

2 years ago

Content creator Seemah finally met her celebrity lookalike Uncle Waffles and posted the touching video online. Netizens were surprised by their resemblance.

Funny TikTok video of men above 50 targeting younger women with VW Polos

Funny TikTok video of men above 50 targeting younger women with VW Polos

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Matshidiso posted a hilarious TikTok about men going through a mid-life crisis who target younger women. Mzansi made the clip viral because of her unique take.

Fans are demanding boxing match between Connie Ferguson & Cassper Nyovest

Fans are demanding boxing match between Connie Ferguson & Cassper Nyovest

Celebrities

2 years ago

Connie Ferguson posted her boxing workout session on Instagram and looked like a professional doing so. Fans online think she can win against Cassper Nyovest.

Will Smith to appear in new movie after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars awards on stage

Will Smith to appear in new movie after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars awards on stage

Celebrities

2 years ago

Will Smith is starring in a new film called Emancipation that will be released in December after he was disgraced at the Oscars Awards. Fans are behind him.

Twin boys amazes Mzansi with impressive TikTok dance challenge

Twin boys amazes Mzansi with impressive TikTok dance challenge

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Twin boys did the "Hamba wena" TikTok dance challenge and impressed many people with their skills. Mzansi liked the video of the talented boys & it went viral.

ANC plans to go after other Gauteng metros after reclaiming power in Johannesburg

ANC plans to go after other Gauteng metros after reclaiming power in Johannesburg

Politics

2 years ago

The African National Congress is gunning for other metros in Gauteng after ousting the DA mayor of Johannesburg. The Democratic Alliance says it will fight.

Prince Lekekula Modjadji ends long reign of queens after being made king of Balobedu

Prince Lekekula Modjadji ends long reign of queens after being made king of Balobedu

South Africa

2 years ago

The Balodedu Kingdom has traditionally installed Prince Lekukela as King. Princess Maselanabo's application to interdict the coronation was dismissed in court.

Makhadzi filled Makhavha stadium in Limpopo with her one-woman show

Makhadzi filled Makhavha stadium in Limpopo with her one-woman show

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi shuts down Makhuvha stadium in Limpopo as fans flock there to see her one-woman show. The star trended on Twitter because people were proud of her.

Hilary Sekgota