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

TikTok video of bridal shower becomes a hilarious fashion crime scene

TikTok video of bridal shower becomes a hilarious fashion crime scene

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SA man secures first home and celebrates milestone with quirky TikTok video

SA man secures first home and celebrates milestone with quirky TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Video of man's bizarre pizza eating technique gets 733K TikTok views

Video of man's bizarre pizza eating technique gets 733K TikTok views

People

a year ago

Boy's DIY haircut from broke aunt using Sunlight soap and shaving blade sparks laughter

Boy's DIY haircut from broke aunt using Sunlight soap and shaving blade sparks laughter

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie share French Alps escapade in Insta video

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie share French Alps escapade in Insta video

Celebrities

a year ago

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expects stability at Eskom under Dan Marokane

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expects stability at Eskom under Dan Marokane

Energy

a year ago

DJ Maphorisa and Shebeshxt seemingly cook up music, TikTok video of hangout sparks talks

DJ Maphorisa and Shebeshxt seemingly cook up music, TikTok video of hangout sparks talks

Music

a year ago

DJ Maphorisa and Shebeshxt joined forces, cooking up beats. Fans praised the unexpected collab while others urged Shebeshxt to forge his path in the music scene.

SAPS closes N1 road in Limpopo to facilitate sangomas cleansing ceremony

SAPS closes N1 road in Limpopo to facilitate sangomas cleansing ceremony

South Africa

a year ago

SAPS temporarily closed the notorious N1 route in Limpopo for a sangoma cleansing ceremony ahead of the festive season rush. The video capturing the ritual trended.

Fikile Mbalula claims rich BEE beneficiaries are teaming with ANC's enemies

Fikile Mbalula claims rich BEE beneficiaries are teaming with ANC's enemies

Politics

a year ago

Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary-General, faces public backlash for accusing beneficiaries of ANC policies of forming political parties to undermine the ruling party.

Skomota's heated nightclub PDA with another woman fuels Mzansi's concern

Skomota's heated nightclub PDA with another woman fuels Mzansi's concern

Celebrities

a year ago

Skomota is back in the spotlight after a steamy nightclub encounter. The visuals ignited envy, health concerns, and a debate on social media about his lifestyle.

Thohoyandou street vendors hit hard as heatwave scorches profits, SA sympathises

Thohoyandou street vendors hit hard as heatwave scorches profits, SA sympathises

South Africa

a year ago

Street vendors in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, are losing money as a heatwave takes a toll on their businesses. Fresh produce is spoiling faster, in scorching temperatures.

Sithelo Shozi's Instagram video of pink Porsche sets the internet on fire

Sithelo Shozi's Instagram video of pink Porsche sets the internet on fire

Cars and Tech

a year ago

DJ and Masked Singer SA star, Sithelo Shozi, drops jaws with an Instagram video showcasing a pink Porsche surrounded by pink flowers and balloons.

Basetsana Kumalo's wedding anniversary post melts hearts on Instagram

Basetsana Kumalo's wedding anniversary post melts hearts on Instagram

Celebrities

a year ago

Basetsana Kumalo marked 23 years of marital bliss with her husband Romeo in a touching Instagram post. The media mogul expressed her love and gratitude.

Will Smith's Miami outing with Jada Pinkett lookalike with fuels rumours on social media

Will Smith's Miami outing with Jada Pinkett lookalike with fuels rumours on social media

Celebrities

a year ago

Will Smith turned heads at Miami Art Basel with a mystery woman, reminiscent of estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith. A picture of the duo is trending online.

Eastern Cape community takes swift action after 6-year-old's body found in alleged killer's house

Eastern Cape community takes swift action after 6-year-old's body found in alleged killer's house

South Africa

a year ago

Eastern Cape police are investigating a harrowing case as a six-year-old's body is found in the house of her alleged killer. The suspect was killed by an angry mob.

Hilary Sekgota