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

Newly employed school teacher rebuilds grandparents' house in TikTok video

Newly employed school teacher rebuilds grandparents' house in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SA woman's family celebrates her achievement as SAPS constable with epic party in TikTok video

SA woman's family celebrates her achievement as SAPS constable with epic party in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Cosatu dismisses Zuma's election announcement as antics from a pensioner, SA divided

Cosatu dismisses Zuma's election announcement as antics from a pensioner, SA divided

Politics

a year ago

SABC under scrutiny as ghost workers scandal rocks news division

SABC under scrutiny as ghost workers scandal rocks news division

South Africa

a year ago

Cape Town mourns as toddler succumbs to fatal fall in manhole, SA devastated

Cape Town mourns as toddler succumbs to fatal fall in manhole, SA devastated

South Africa

a year ago

Video of 'BBMzansi' star Themba Broly and suspected new girlfriend gets tongues wagging on TikTok

Video of 'BBMzansi' star Themba Broly and suspected new girlfriend gets tongues wagging on TikTok

Celebrities

a year ago

Limpopo stokvel robbed of year-long savings at gunpoint, SA speculate

Limpopo stokvel robbed of year-long savings at gunpoint, SA speculate

South Africa

a year ago

A stokvel in Bokgaka village, Limpopo, fell victim to an armed robbery as unknown assailants targeted a house, demanding bank cards and pins containing the savings.

YFM star DJ Mulo dies after battle with cancer, family releases statement

YFM star DJ Mulo dies after battle with cancer, family releases statement

Celebrities

a year ago

YFM radio personality Nhlamulo 'DJ Mulo' Hlungwani's family confirmed his peaceful passing after a courageous battle with cancer. Fans and colleagues mourn the loss.

Video of Zahara’s remains arriving in East London brings Mzansi to tears

Video of Zahara’s remains arriving in East London brings Mzansi to tears

Celebrities

a year ago

The poignant return of Bulelwa "Zahara" Mkutukana's remains to East London unfolded with emotional scenes as her family and clergy tearfully viewed her body,

Tyla announced as NBC's 'The Voice' guest artist, fans excited for perfomance

Tyla announced as NBC's 'The Voice' guest artist, fans excited for perfomance

Celebrities

a year ago

South African singer Tyla earned a coveted spot on NBC's 'The Voice,' joining a stellar lineup. Fans eagerly anticipate her performance on the US music show.

Kanye West goes on 10-minute rant about Jewish people and Showbiz, heated video trends

Kanye West goes on 10-minute rant about Jewish people and Showbiz, heated video trends

Celebrities

a year ago

Kanye West's latest rant sent shockwaves as he took on his ex-business partners, Donald Trump, and stirred controversy with statements about Jewish people.

President Cyril Ramaphosa vows ANC to stay above 50% in 2024 elections, citizens sceptical

President Cyril Ramaphosa vows ANC to stay above 50% in 2024 elections, citizens sceptical

Politics

a year ago

Cyril Ramaphosa, dismissed predictions of the of the African National Congress (ANC), decline below 50% in the upcoming 2024 elections in Ekurhuleni.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Lerato Chabangu opens up about post-retirement struggles

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Lerato Chabangu opens up about post-retirement struggles

Football

a year ago

Former soccer sensation Lerato 'Ace' Chabangu spoke candidly about his post-retirement challenges. He said he is broke and the laughingstock of the community.

TikTok stars Sis Thembi and Malcolm Wentzel's funny confrontation about new domestic worker stuns SA

TikTok stars Sis Thembi and Malcolm Wentzel's funny confrontation about new domestic worker stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Thembi hired a domestic worker without telling her boss, Malcolm Wentzel, and the TikTok video of his priceless reaction to the new helper in his house trended.

South Africa and Zimbabwe address border challenges for economic growth, citizens voice suspicions

South Africa and Zimbabwe address border challenges for economic growth, citizens voice suspicions

South Africa

a year ago

BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato highlighted the significance of strong South Africa-Zimbabwe relations in addressing border challenges between the two countries.

Hilary Sekgota