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

Toddler wolfing down roll of polony sparks controversy, parents get dragged

Toddler wolfing down roll of polony sparks controversy, parents get dragged

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Woman at Serval Wildlife in Tanzania enjoys meal with giraffes and zebras, safari video wows people

Woman at Serval Wildlife in Tanzania enjoys meal with giraffes and zebras, safari video wows people

Africa

2 years ago

Street vendor teaches 3 dogs hounding him a lesson, video leaves SA howling

Street vendor teaches 3 dogs hounding him a lesson, video leaves SA howling

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Handsome Richards Bay Clicks employee's dance moves send South African ladies into a frenzy

Handsome Richards Bay Clicks employee's dance moves send South African ladies into a frenzy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's decision to join the EFF stuns SA

Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's decision to join the EFF stuns SA

Politics

2 years ago

Lindo Sithole dubbed South Africa's 'Tupac' strikes again, latest dance video clocks 1 million views

Lindo Sithole dubbed South Africa's 'Tupac' strikes again, latest dance video clocks 1 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Hazeldean Curro's matric farewell ceremony video fills TikTokkers with emotion

Hazeldean Curro's matric farewell ceremony video fills TikTokkers with emotion

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a valediction ceremony at a Curro school in Pretoria evoked strong emotions among South Africans on TikTok about the matric students leaving school.

Mom's tearful reaction to daughter's 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 AMG goes TikTok viral

Mom's tearful reaction to daughter's 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 AMG goes TikTok viral

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A young woman bought a 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 AMG and collected her car from the dealership with her mother. The heartwarming video touched hearts on TikTok.

Man surprises ex-girlfriend with flowers on graduation day, TikTok video gets 877K views

Man surprises ex-girlfriend with flowers on graduation day, TikTok video gets 877K views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man showed up at his ex's graduation ceremony with flowers. The duo's mature interaction amazed people on TikTok and they love the guy's maturity.

Limpopo married couple's dead bodies found near Groblersdal, SA horrified

Limpopo married couple's dead bodies found near Groblersdal, SA horrified

South Africa

2 years ago

The lifeless bodies of a married couple were discovered in their village home in Groblersdal in Limpopo. The police suspect it was lover's quarrel turned fatal.

Zimbabwean millionaire Kudzai Mushonga celebrates Khanyi Mbau on her bday

Zimbabwean millionaire Kudzai Mushonga celebrates Khanyi Mbau on her bday

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kudzai Mushonga penned his girlfriends and SA TV star Khanyi Mbau a heartfelt message on her birthday. The businessman expressed his love and posted a picture.

Springboks vs. France: SA coach shares teams's plans ahead of quarter-final match

Springboks vs. France: SA coach shares teams's plans ahead of quarter-final match

Rugby

2 years ago

The Springboks said they are in goof frame of mind ahead of their quarter final match against France. They are confident with the team selection will secure a win.

US singer Ciara mourns innocent lives lost in Israel with moving post

US singer Ciara mourns innocent lives lost in Israel with moving post

US

2 years ago

US singer Ciara was criticised by social media users for her stance on the war between Israelis and Palestinians. Ciara said the conflict was upsetting.

Babes Wodumo defends Mampintsha's honour after Gayton McKenzie's viral video

Babes Wodumo defends Mampintsha's honour after Gayton McKenzie's viral video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Babes Wodumo was not pleased with Gayton McKenzie using Mampintsha as a tool to rally people and campaign for votes. The singer said the words hurtful.

Ramaphosa's video showing solidarity with the people of Palestine moves netizens

Ramaphosa's video showing solidarity with the people of Palestine moves netizens

Politics

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his position and the ANC's stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The president advocated for peace between the nations.

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