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

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'Skeem Saam": Florence Masebe replaces Harriet Manamela as Meikie Maputla

'Skeem Saam": Florence Masebe replaces Harriet Manamela as Meikie Maputla

TV Shows

a year ago

Determined 26-year-old woman in Grade 11 gets Mzansi's support to complete high school education

Determined 26-year-old woman in Grade 11 gets Mzansi's support to complete high school education

Education

a year ago

Toya Delazy's strange performance in Zulu goes viral on TikTok

Toya Delazy's strange performance in Zulu goes viral on TikTok

Celebrities

a year ago

Kelly Khumalo shares fire photo and heartfelt Valentine's Day message with fans

Kelly Khumalo shares fire photo and heartfelt Valentine's Day message with fans

Celebrities

a year ago

South Africans rally behind teacher's kind act for underprivileged learners

South Africans rally behind teacher's kind act for underprivileged learners

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Man's super strength goes viral on TikTok as he lifts Renault Kwid with ease

Man's super strength goes viral on TikTok as he lifts Renault Kwid with ease

Cars and Tech

a year ago

Drunken parent causes chaos at child's graduation celebration in TikTok video

Drunken parent causes chaos at child's graduation celebration in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A drunk mother caused chaos at a school graduation party in a viral TikTok video. SA reacted with empathy for the child affected by the embarrassing incident.

NCOP's Sylvia Lucas' nonchalant remarks about loadshedding during SONA debate concern SA

NCOP's Sylvia Lucas' nonchalant remarks about loadshedding during SONA debate concern SA

South Africa

a year ago

NCOP Deputy Chair Sylvia Lucas downplayed concerns over loadshedding during the SONA debate. She suggested sabotage and asked Cyril Ramaphosa to launch a probe.

Duduzane Zuma shares motives behind launching own political party All Game Changers, SA weighs in

Duduzane Zuma shares motives behind launching own political party All Game Changers, SA weighs in

Politics

a year ago

Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma, explained why he broke away from his father's political venture and launched his own party, All Game Changers.

Life Science teacher's catchy chromosome song gains online popularity in TikTok video

Life Science teacher's catchy chromosome song gains online popularity in TikTok video

Education

a year ago

A Life Science teacher's catchy chromosome song transformed learning into a fun and memorable experience for learners. Netizens praised the innovative approach.

FF+ leader criticises Cyril Ramaphosa's economic leadership during SONA debate

FF+ leader criticises Cyril Ramaphosa's economic leadership during SONA debate

Politics

a year ago

During the SONA debate in Cape Town, FF+ leader Pieter Groenewald criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa. He said the economy shrunk under his leadership.

Little boy's hilarious refusal to eat tripe leaves the internet in stitches

Little boy's hilarious refusal to eat tripe leaves the internet in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Prepare for laughter as a little boy's refusal to eat tripe dinner takes a hilarious turn when he compares it to a hedgehog. The TikTok video went viral.

Feisty dog gives police officers a runaround during home enquiry, video trends

Feisty dog gives police officers a runaround during home enquiry, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

See the hilarious moment as two police officers face off against a rowdy dog during an enquiry outside a family home. The TikTok video had SA people in tears.

Mzansi little girl's hair-combing tantrum goes viral on TikTok

Mzansi little girl's hair-combing tantrum goes viral on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Prepare for drama as a little girl's epic tantrum over hair-combing stunned people on TikTok.The video sparked a debate over discipline and gentle parenting styles.

Stunning Ivorian women steal the spotlight at AFCON final, Mzansi men drool

Stunning Ivorian women steal the spotlight at AFCON final, Mzansi men drool

Football

a year ago

See the buzz surrounding the AFCON final as South Africans swoon over the gorgeous Ivorian women spotted at the match. Tweeps are flooding them with admiration.

Hilary Sekgota