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

Zimbabwean woman flees as mutilated body discovered in suitcase in Benoni

Zimbabwean woman flees as mutilated body discovered in suitcase in Benoni

South Africa

a year ago

Limpopo police track down suspect involved in 2019 cash-in-transit heist, SA applauds

Limpopo police track down suspect involved in 2019 cash-in-transit heist, SA applauds

South Africa

a year ago

Makhadzi’s alleged Facebook post about suicide raises concern among fans: “Someone check up on her”

Makhadzi’s alleged Facebook post about suicide raises concern among fans: “Someone check up on her”

Celebrities

a year ago

Talented woman creates handmade sandal masterpieces, video clocks 1.9rm views

Talented woman creates handmade sandal masterpieces, video clocks 1.9rm views

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

'Big Brother Mzansi' winner Mpho Wabadimo's single 'Bonga' sends fans into frenzy

'Big Brother Mzansi' winner Mpho Wabadimo's single 'Bonga' sends fans into frenzy

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA woman's R950 acrylic nails sparks debate on TikTok, video clocks 1 million views

SA woman's R950 acrylic nails sparks debate on TikTok, video clocks 1 million views

People

2 years ago

South Africa gives Andile Phehlukwayo flowers after Proteas beat Afghanistan

South Africa gives Andile Phehlukwayo flowers after Proteas beat Afghanistan

Sports

2 years ago

South Africa secured a victory against Afghanistan, sealing their second-place standing. Andile Phehlukwayo's standout performance was noticed by fans on Twitter/X.

Census 2022 shows increase of Shona speakers in Limpopo linked to Zimbabwean migrants

Census 2022 shows increase of Shona speakers in Limpopo linked to Zimbabwean migrants

South Africa

2 years ago

Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke revealed a Shona linguistic surprise in Limpopo's Census 2022, linked to the growth in population due to Zimbabwean migrants.

SA man with new Toyota asks church ladies to pray for his car, TikTok video touches Mzansi

SA man with new Toyota asks church ladies to pray for his car, TikTok video touches Mzansi

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A man who bought a Toyota SUV asked church ladies to pray for his car and ask God to bless it. The scene was posted on TikTok and touched netizens.

Proteas fans in awe as Quinton de Kock surpasses legendary Jacques Kallis record

Proteas fans in awe as Quinton de Kock surpasses legendary Jacques Kallis record

Sports

2 years ago

South African cricket player, Quinton de Kock, set a new record in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. He beat Jacques Kallis' 2007 record of 485 runs in Pune in India.

SA man proposes to girlfriend holding baby at shopping mall, heartwarming TikTok video goes viral

SA man proposes to girlfriend holding baby at shopping mall, heartwarming TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African man asked his girlfriend to marry him at the shopping mall in front of stranger. The proposal video was posted on TikTok and went viral.

Matric exams: TikTok video of pupils studying all night in classroom impresses Mzansi people

Matric exams: TikTok video of pupils studying all night in classroom impresses Mzansi people

People

2 years ago

Dedicated matric learners were recorded studying for their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. The TikTok video trended and earned people's respect.

SA woman prioritises mental health and quits toxic job, shares TikTok video of last work day

SA woman prioritises mental health and quits toxic job, shares TikTok video of last work day

People

2 years ago

A woman resigned from a job that was affecting her mental health. She posted a TikTok video leaving the toxic workplace and the footage went viral.

Springboks RWC: Mama Joy returns from France to cheering airport crowd, TikTok video trends

Springboks RWC: Mama Joy returns from France to cheering airport crowd, TikTok video trends

Rugby

2 years ago

South African sport superfan Mama Joy Chauke landed at OR Tambo International Airport after her adventures at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

SA mourns the death of Nompilo Dlamini after long battle with Cystic Fibrosis

SA mourns the death of Nompilo Dlamini after long battle with Cystic Fibrosis

South Africa

2 years ago

Nompilo Dlamini's family released a statement the woman lost her long battle with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The 29-year-old passed away peacefully on her sleep.

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