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

Radio DJ Anele Mdoda receives an e-wallet for the first time

Radio DJ Anele Mdoda receives an e-wallet for the first time

Celebrities

2 years ago

Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola updates that the Gupta Brothers are behind bars in Dubai.

Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola updates that the Gupta Brothers are behind bars in Dubai.

Politics

2 years ago

DJ Black Coffee give thanks for receiving a South African Music Award

DJ Black Coffee give thanks for receiving a South African Music Award

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa remains silent about Phala Phala theft while Mzansi demands answers

Cyril Ramaphosa remains silent about Phala Phala theft while Mzansi demands answers

Politics

2 years ago

Gospel Star Betusile Mcinga and radio DJ Mafa Bavuma going to fight in a boxing match

Gospel Star Betusile Mcinga and radio DJ Mafa Bavuma going to fight in a boxing match

Celebrities

2 years ago

Ronald Lamola calls out Julius Malema for endorsing Paul Mashatile

Ronald Lamola calls out Julius Malema for endorsing Paul Mashatile

Politics

2 years ago

Heartwarming TikTok video of little girl helping her baby brother goes viral

Heartwarming TikTok video of little girl helping her baby brother goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video posted on TikTok of a girl helping her little brother has gone viral. TikTok users are touched by her caring nature and her younger brother's cuteness.

Cassper Nyovest and Priddy Ugly set to go face-to-face in celebrity boxing match

Cassper Nyovest and Priddy Ugly set to go face-to-face in celebrity boxing match

Celebrities

2 years ago

Rappers Cassper Nyovest and Priddy Ugly will fight in a celebrity boxing match soon. The fight of the year will happen at the Sun BET Arena on 1 October 2022.

Ukraine ambassador to South Africa Liubov Abravitora resumes work after denouncing Russia's attack

Ukraine ambassador to South Africa Liubov Abravitora resumes work after denouncing Russia's attack

Politics

2 years ago

Ukraine's ambassador to South Africa, Liubov Abravitora, resumes her work after public backlash over comments on the continuing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Hilary Sekgota