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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

3069 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Little girl's braided and glued lace wig raises heated questions on TikTok

Little girl's braided and glued lace wig raises heated questions on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

UK man courts crush with romantic girlfriend proposal, epic TikTok video goes viral

UK man courts crush with romantic girlfriend proposal, epic TikTok video goes viral

Europe

2 years ago

Polokwane cracked glass artist captures Thuso Mbedu's portrait beautifully in viral TikTok video

Polokwane cracked glass artist captures Thuso Mbedu's portrait beautifully in viral TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Woman rips stubborn lace front wig glued on her head, video gets 1.3 million views

Woman rips stubborn lace front wig glued on her head, video gets 1.3 million views

People

2 years ago

Mpumalanga woman teaches cellphone obsessed family a lesson at dinner time in viral video

Mpumalanga woman teaches cellphone obsessed family a lesson at dinner time in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Young woman's Range Rover purchase leaves TikTokkers stunned, video gets 2.5m views

Young woman's Range Rover purchase leaves TikTokkers stunned, video gets 2.5m views

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

SA man shares 5 LinkedIn tips for grabbing recruiters' attention and securing jobs in viral video

SA man shares 5 LinkedIn tips for grabbing recruiters' attention and securing jobs in viral video

People

2 years ago

A content creator offered his TikTok followers advice for getting noticed by recruiters on LinkedIn. The video gained thousands of views from Mzansi jobseekers.

Zimbabwe elections: SA discuss expert's dire warning about post-election violence

Zimbabwe elections: SA discuss expert's dire warning about post-election violence

Africa

2 years ago

The elections in Zimbabwe's have been riddled with controversy with observing and opposition parties claiming they were rigged in favour of Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Steve Harvey drops pearls of wisdom on social media amid divorce rumours

Steve Harvey drops pearls of wisdom on social media amid divorce rumours

Celebrities

2 years ago

Steve and Marjorie Harvey are facing speculations about their marriage which include cheating rumours. The TV host shared kind words online amid the drama.

EFF addresses addition of new countries to BRICS at 2023 summit in Johannesburg

EFF addresses addition of new countries to BRICS at 2023 summit in Johannesburg

Politics

2 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) expressed their approval of the expansion of BRICS but criticised African leaders for not pushing for Pan-African programs.

'The Masked Singer SA': Fans reflect on Zikhona Sodlaka's stint on the SABC hit show

'The Masked Singer SA': Fans reflect on Zikhona Sodlaka's stint on the SABC hit show

Celebrities

2 years ago

Zikhona Sodlaka expressed her gratitude to her fans and friends after she was booted from 'The Masked Singer SA'. The actress said the support was appreciated.

SA bids farewell to iconic jazz musician Sylvia Mdunyelwa with touching tributes online

SA bids farewell to iconic jazz musician Sylvia Mdunyelwa with touching tributes online

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tributes are pouring in for South African jazz musician Sylvia Mdunyelwa also known as 'Mama Kaap'. The musician died at the age of 74 in the Western Cape.

Tbo Touch and Anele Mdoda's candid chat about Metro FM's resignation grabs fans' attention

Tbo Touch and Anele Mdoda's candid chat about Metro FM's resignation grabs fans' attention

Celebrities

2 years ago

Anele Mdoda and Frankie Fire interviewed Tbo Touch on 947's Breakfast show. The Metro FM host spoke about his radio journey and his infamous 2010s resignation.

Sello Maake kaNcube's wife spills beans on their evolving relationship, Mzansi swoons

Sello Maake kaNcube's wife spills beans on their evolving relationship, Mzansi swoons

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sello Maake kaNcube's wife Pearl Mbewe opened up about her working and personal relationship with the veteran actor. She expressed her enduring love online.

Lepasa's goal spree takes Orlando Pirates to new heights, supporters awestruck

Lepasa's goal spree takes Orlando Pirates to new heights, supporters awestruck

Football

2 years ago

Zakhele Lepasa's impressive form continued as he secured his second pair of goals this season, pushing Orlando Pirates to a 3-0 victory against Djabal Club.

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