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

Woman on Twitter offers topics to be discussed before getting married

Woman on Twitter offers topics to be discussed before getting married

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi reacts to expected petrol price decrease in October

Mzansi reacts to expected petrol price decrease in October

Energy

2 years ago

Podcast and Chill host MacG wears Arab clothes in Dubai

Podcast and Chill host MacG wears Arab clothes in Dubai

Celebrities

2 years ago

David Mabuza excludes option of privatising Eskom

David Mabuza excludes option of privatising Eskom

Politics

2 years ago

Mzansi reacts to 15-year-old boy who wrecked his home over confiscated iPhone

Mzansi reacts to 15-year-old boy who wrecked his home over confiscated iPhone

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Generations The Legacy stars Manaka Ranaka, Kope Makgae's TIkTok dance challenge

Generations The Legacy stars Manaka Ranaka, Kope Makgae's TIkTok dance challenge

Celebrities

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa headed to the UK to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

President Cyril Ramaphosa headed to the UK to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Politics

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa travels abroad to tighten trade relations and attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Mzansi wants him to address the country's problems.

Amanda Du-Pont to open new office in Cape Town for her brand Lelive

Celebrities

2 years ago

Actress Amanda Du-Pont announces a new office opening in Cape Town for her skincare brand Lelive. Amanda thanks her fans for helping her reach this milestone.

Mzansi reacts to a 2 months breakup rule for couples from TikTok guy

Mzansi reacts to a 2 months breakup rule for couples from TikTok guy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man on TikTok proposes that people take a 2-month window period to stay single after a breakup. Mzansi responds to this suggestion with sarcastic comments.

Mzansi man says eating unhealthy Kotas led to heart transplant in world performed in SA

Mzansi man says eating unhealthy Kotas led to heart transplant in world performed in SA

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

SA reacts with funny comments to a man who says Mzansi's unhealthy eating habits caused the first heart transplant in the world to be performed in the country.

Police increase visibility Joe Gqabi makes 61 arrests in Operation Sikhona

Police increase visibility Joe Gqabi makes 61 arrests in Operation Sikhona

South Africa

2 years ago

The Police increase their presence in the Joe Gqabi District to fight crime in the area. 61 people were arrested during Operation Sikhona, for drug possession.

Mom shouts at her son for not listening in an Instagram video

Mom shouts at her son for not listening in an Instagram video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mom posted a video on Instagram yelling at her son for not listening to her. Social media reacts by supporting the mom and saying that's how children are.

Mzansi reacts to Banele Ndaba's funny TikTok video speaking Spitori

Mzansi reacts to Banele Ndaba's funny TikTok video speaking Spitori

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikToker Banele Ndaba posted a funny video of him trying to speak and understand Spitori. The reenactment got a lot of Mzansi laughing and liking the post.

Dr Malinga thanks celebs like DJ Black Coffee, Makhadzi for their help

Dr Malinga thanks celebs like DJ Black Coffee, Makhadzi for their help

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dr Malinga thanked celebrities who have helped him during his tough financial times. The singer also thanked his fans for supporting him with funny tweets.

Mzansi reacts to Twitter gent who's working the night shift at Pep

Mzansi reacts to Twitter gent who's working the night shift at Pep

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A guy on Twitter called Sanele says his girlfriend is working the night shift at Pep. South Africans laugh, and others warn him that his girlfriend is cheating.

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