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

3056 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

Mzansi woman helps boyfriend with rubbish picking gig in heartwarming video

Mzansi woman helps boyfriend with rubbish picking gig in heartwarming video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Durban police shoot-out results in death of wanted suspects, SA praises SAPS

Durban police shoot-out results in death of wanted suspects, SA praises SAPS

South Africa

a year ago

Visuals of Black Coffee's vinyl party with Julius Malema and Oskido goes viral

Visuals of Black Coffee's vinyl party with Julius Malema and Oskido goes viral

Celebrities

a year ago

Fashion Designer Thula Sindi hits back at embezzlement claims

Fashion Designer Thula Sindi hits back at embezzlement claims

Celebrities

a year ago

Basetsana and Romeo Kumalo turn heads in retro outfit, photos wow fans

Basetsana and Romeo Kumalo turn heads in retro outfit, photos wow fans

Celebrities

a year ago

DJ Sbu opens up about financial struggles and SARS debt in viral video

DJ Sbu opens up about financial struggles and SARS debt in viral video

Celebrities

a year ago

Cricket legend Mike Procter has died at 77, South Africans reflect on his legacy

Cricket legend Mike Procter has died at 77, South Africans reflect on his legacy

Sports

a year ago

The cricket fraternity is mourning the loss of Mike Procter, SA's first coach post-isolation and Gloucestershire stalwart. Read about his career and legacy.

SAA celebrates 90 years of flying high despite financial turbulence

SAA celebrates 90 years of flying high despite financial turbulence

Industry

a year ago

South African Airways celebrated 90 years in aviation amidst uncertainties surrounding its sale. Pravin Gordhan reflected on the future of the national carrier.

A look at Rachel Kolisi's quick natural makeup tutorial for date night in Paris

A look at Rachel Kolisi's quick natural makeup tutorial for date night in Paris

Celebrities

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi shared her easy four-step natural makeup routine using Clarins beauty products for a chic Parisian look. Fans raved about her natural beauty.

Durban investigation launched after 14 prisoners stabbed in Westville Prison

Durban investigation launched after 14 prisoners stabbed in Westville Prison

South Africa

a year ago

The correctional services are probing a stabbing incident involving 14 prisoners in Durban Westville prison. See more about the altercation and SA people's views.

Makhadzi stuns Mzansi with 6 swimwear pictures at the beach

Makhadzi stuns Mzansi with 6 swimwear pictures at the beach

Celebrities

a year ago

Makhadzi's latest swimsuit pictures wowed South Africans on Instagram. The singer lived her best life soaking the sun and flaunting her toned body.

Klerksdorp passenger spotted breaking bakkie with his foot, video goes viral

Klerksdorp passenger spotted breaking bakkie with his foot, video goes viral

Cars and Tech

a year ago

Prepare to be amazed and amused by a video of a passenger in Klerksdorp braking a bakkie with their foot that went viral on Facebook and shocked SA people.

'Skeem Saam' actor Hungani Ndlovu shines as a DJ, photos amaze Mzansi

'Skeem Saam' actor Hungani Ndlovu shines as a DJ, photos amaze Mzansi

Celebrities

a year ago

Hungani Ndlovu stepped into the DJ world, impressing fans with his talent behind the decks. The actor shared photos from the gig on his Instagram page.

Hugo Broos says Percy Tau isn't a miracle worker for Bafana Bafana

Hugo Broos says Percy Tau isn't a miracle worker for Bafana Bafana

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos addressed complaints about Percy Tau's disappointing performance as a striker at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Pretoria man wakes up from coma after heroic act against GBV

Pretoria man wakes up from coma after heroic act against GBV

South Africa

a year ago

A night out at Maders Bar in Pretoria turned tragic for Louie Niemann, 29, who ended up in a coma after intervening in a domestic violence incident.

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