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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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'Shaka iLembe': Chris Q thanks Lemogang Tsipa for nailing legendary role

'Shaka iLembe': Chris Q thanks Lemogang Tsipa for nailing legendary role

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sesotho speaking food content creator's chicken feet recipe wows Mzansi

Sesotho speaking food content creator's chicken feet recipe wows Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Zimbabwe's electoral chaos exposed by observer missions, netizens discuss reports

Zimbabwe's electoral chaos exposed by observer missions, netizens discuss reports

Africa

2 years ago

SA reacts to Zimbabwe's early election results showing ZANU-PF's lead

SA reacts to Zimbabwe's early election results showing ZANU-PF's lead

Africa

2 years ago

Russian president Vladimir Putin's recorded BRICS summit speech steals the spotlight

Russian president Vladimir Putin's recorded BRICS summit speech steals the spotlight

South Africa

2 years ago

Lalla Hirayama posts unedited pics and opens up about mental health journey

Lalla Hirayama posts unedited pics and opens up about mental health journey

Celebrities

2 years ago

Generous woman feeds the needy, hands out packaged food from car boot in viral video

Generous woman feeds the needy, hands out packaged food from car boot in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A kind woman gave homeless people food and showed her generous act on TikTok. The Good Samaritan was flooded with praise and peeps were awed by her gesture.

Edgars' trendy collection of handbags sparks frenzy among Mzansi ladies on TikTok

Edgars' trendy collection of handbags sparks frenzy among Mzansi ladies on TikTok

South Africa

2 years ago

A handbag promotional video posted on TikTok by Edgars excited fashionistas. People loved the spring collection shared their reviews in the comments section.

High school students and teachers feast on cow heels and pap lunch meal, video gets 1.9m views

High school students and teachers feast on cow heels and pap lunch meal, video gets 1.9m views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A group of high school students enjoyed a traditional South African meal with their teachers. The TikTok video showing their unity went viral and touched SA.

Woman flaunts new Suzuki S-Presso in viral video, Mzansi trolls small car

Woman flaunts new Suzuki S-Presso in viral video, Mzansi trolls small car

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A South African woman showed off her new Suzuki S-Presso car on TikTok. People congratulated her and some compared her compact car to Bajaj Qute used by Bolt.

Cross-cultural Tsonga and Zulu wedding instils pride in Mzansi TikTok users

Cross-cultural Tsonga and Zulu wedding instils pride in Mzansi TikTok users

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Tsonga and Zulu couple celebrated their union with a beautiful traditional wedding. The footage from the celebrations wowed people and went viral on TikTok.

Musa Khawula murder case: Magistrate and SA tired of celeb troll's delay tactics

Musa Khawula murder case: Magistrate and SA tired of celeb troll's delay tactics

Celebrities

2 years ago

Musa Khawula appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrates Court in the Western Cape for charges relating to the murder of his former boyfriend Wandile Khambule.

Grade 1 learners impress SA with remarkable comprehension of Afrikaans in TikTok video

Grade 1 learners impress SA with remarkable comprehension of Afrikaans in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of Grade 1 students in an Afrikaans classroom sparked discussions about the lack of native languages in South Africa's educational curriculum.

Robot Boii's dance moves earn him international dance nomination, Mzansi proud

Robot Boii's dance moves earn him international dance nomination, Mzansi proud

Celebrities

2 years ago

Robot Boii was nominated in the Best Dancer category at the 2023 Trace Awards. South Africans showed their pride and support to the talented star on Twitter.

Kid's sushi taste test and honest reaction amuses over 979k TikTokkers

Kid's sushi taste test and honest reaction amuses over 979k TikTokkers

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A little boy's first encounter with sushi was recorded and shared on TikTok. His candid reaction entertained netizens and many highlighted the bitter taste.

Hilary Sekgota