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

US woman inspires others to overcome childhood trauma in TikTok video

US woman inspires others to overcome childhood trauma in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Bafana Bafana to receive hero's welcome for AFCON bronze win, SA supports plan

Bafana Bafana to receive hero's welcome for AFCON bronze win, SA supports plan

Football

a year ago

Woman's Randburg Home Affairs wedding video warms South Africans hearts

Woman's Randburg Home Affairs wedding video warms South Africans hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Linda Mtoba shows off insane body in 5 swimsuit snapshots

Linda Mtoba shows off insane body in 5 swimsuit snapshots

Celebrities

a year ago

Heartwarming video of Rosebank marriage proposal goes TikTok-viral

Heartwarming video of Rosebank marriage proposal goes TikTok-viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Elephant escapes game reserve and roams streets of Mpumalanga, video goes viral

Elephant escapes game reserve and roams streets of Mpumalanga, video goes viral

People

a year ago

Anele Mdoda's before and after pictures of weight transformation leaves Mzansi awestruck

Anele Mdoda's before and after pictures of weight transformation leaves Mzansi awestruck

Celebrities

a year ago

South Africans gushed about Anele Mdoda's impressive weight loss transformation. They posted before and after pictures of the radio personality on X.

Eskom downgrades Loadshedding to Stage 5, South Africans remain unimpressed

Eskom downgrades Loadshedding to Stage 5, South Africans remain unimpressed

Energy

a year ago

Eskom reduces load shedding citing progress in restoring generation units. However, many South African citizens complained that their schedules had not changed.

DJ Zinhle shows off roller-skating moves on 1st anniversary of AKA's passing

DJ Zinhle shows off roller-skating moves on 1st anniversary of AKA's passing

Celebrities

a year ago

DJ Zinhle wowed her fans with her roller-skating skills in a video shared on the anniversary of AKA's death. Mzansi people gushed about her massive improvement.

EFF vows to end loadshedding within 6 months if elected, SA weighs in

EFF vows to end loadshedding within 6 months if elected, SA weighs in

Politics

a year ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) unveiled plans to abolish loadshedding within six months if the majority of South Africans vote for the party in the elections.

Nadia Nakai marks 1 year since AKA's passing with heartfelt tribute

Nadia Nakai marks 1 year since AKA's passing with heartfelt tribute

Celebrities

a year ago

SA rapper Nadia Nakai commemorated the first anniversary of AKA's passing with a heartfelt tribute. She explained her sadness and shared memories with AKA.

Julius Malema announces land expropriation plans if EFF wins outright majority

Julius Malema announces land expropriation plans if EFF wins outright majority

Politics

a year ago

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema announces plans for land expropriation without compensation if the party gains a majority in the elections.

Bafana Bafana claims bronze at AFCON with penalty shootout victory

Bafana Bafana claims bronze at AFCON with penalty shootout victory

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana sealed third place at AFCON 2023 with a thrilling penalty shootout win against DR Congo. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams shined with crucial saves.

Hugo Broos gets South Africans' backing to continue coaching Bafana Bafana

Hugo Broos gets South Africans' backing to continue coaching Bafana Bafana

Football

a year ago

SA voiced its support for Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. The coach said he wants to continue coaching the national team after their impressive AFCON performance.

Megacy remembers AKA on 1st anniversary of tragic death with tributes

Megacy remembers AKA on 1st anniversary of tragic death with tributes

Celebrities

a year ago

Fans commemorated the one-year anniversary of AKA's tragic death with heartfelt tributes and memories of his impactful legacy. Many demanded justice for the rapper.

Hilary Sekgota