Hilary Sekgota

Education: 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: 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 Desk for Evening and Weekend content 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 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

2802 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

Benoni woman shows R4,000 grocery haul from Checkers, Pick n Pay and Woolies

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Springboks' captain Siya Kolisi's RWC success sparks victory march in Gqeberha h...

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'Skeem Saam' actor Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu live it up in Paris during RWC

a year ago

2 Mzansi girls slay opera song with angelic voices, TikTok video clocks 374k vie...

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SA man surprises girlfriend with public marriage proposal, TikTok video intrigue...

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Springboks: TikTok video of Mzansi kids impersonating rugby players goes viral

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Springboks celebrations: Woman loses inhibitions after DJ drops 'Nkalakatha'

A Mzansi woman performed a lit dance to Mandoza's hit song 'Nkalakatha'for Springboks supporters. The video energised South Africans on TikTok and went viral.

Springbok players Faf de Klerk, Steven Kitshoff and 2 others show off soccer skills

Four Springbok players went TikTok viral for their impressive juggling skills. The rugby stars passed the ball around like professional soccer players.

Limpopo SABC radio host dies in horrific accident, SA extends condolences

A radio presenter working for SABC's Munghana Lonene in Limpopo was killed in a head on collision in Levubu. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Springboks: Ramaphosa to address the nation, Mzansi demands public holiday

President Cyril Ramaposa plans on addressing the country after the Springboks' historic Rugby World Cup victory. The speech will be televised on SABC.

South Africa vs. New Zealand: Video of All Blacks crying after Springboks' victory garners sympathy

A TikTok video of New Zealand rugby players crying after losing the Rugby World Cup has gone viral. SA said comforting words after the battle with the Springboks.

RWC: Ramaphosa thanks Springboks for uniting SA people after historic victory

President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded the Springboks for winning the Rugby World Cup. He said their performance in the 2023 tournament inspired unity among SA people.

Springboks: TikTok video of 2 toddlers singing South African national anthem with passion trends

Two young South African children became viral sensations for belting the national anthem with heart at the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match in France.