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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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Gauteng woman running vending business flaunts her income in TikTok video

Gauteng woman running vending business flaunts her income in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Eyadini owner Jabulani 'Mjay' Zama buried in Durban, SA stunned by awful details revealed about his friends

Eyadini owner Jabulani 'Mjay' Zama buried in Durban, SA stunned by awful details revealed about his friends

South Africa

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle drops 2 pics and pens Murdah Bongz a sweet note amid Usher controversy

DJ Zinhle drops 2 pics and pens Murdah Bongz a sweet note amid Usher controversy

Celebrities

2 years ago

X users react to Elon Musk plans to remove the block feature on social media platform

X users react to Elon Musk plans to remove the block feature on social media platform

US

2 years ago

SA relieved YouTuber Sibu Mpanza got enough donations for mother's burial in Mpumalanga

SA relieved YouTuber Sibu Mpanza got enough donations for mother's burial in Mpumalanga

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Thuso Mbedu honours Lorraine Moropa and shares emotional surprise video

Thuso Mbedu honours Lorraine Moropa and shares emotional surprise video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Oscar Pistorius' family challenges correctional services on parole eligibility dates

Oscar Pistorius' family challenges correctional services on parole eligibility dates

South Africa

2 years ago

Oscar Pistorius' family and lawyer lodged documents with the Constitutional Court in a quest to get him released from prison and citizens reacted to the news.

Drunk monkey passed out in car boot from drinking Savanna amuses TikTokkers

Drunk monkey passed out in car boot from drinking Savanna amuses TikTokkers

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video showing a drunk monkey lying down in the back of a car went viral. He was also holding a bottle of an alcoholic beverage in the amusing clip.

Wife and boyfriend's evil plot to secure husband's pension ends in conviction

Wife and boyfriend's evil plot to secure husband's pension ends in conviction

South Africa

2 years ago

The Maluti regional court in the Eastern Cape sentenced a woman and her boyfriend to life imprisonment for murdering her husband to access his pension fund.

'Shaka iLembe' star Hope Mbhele bids farewell to Baleka character with touching post

'Shaka iLembe' star Hope Mbhele bids farewell to Baleka character with touching post

Celebrities

2 years ago

'Shaka iLembe' actress wrote a moving post about her character on the Mzansi Magic show. She said portraying the independent Baleka role inspired her greatly.

Strong Gogo slays high-intensity workout, viral video inspires Mzansi people

Strong Gogo slays high-intensity workout, viral video inspires Mzansi people

People

2 years ago

An elderly woman took to TikTok to post a cardio workout video. The lady skipping rope and sweating inspired many people to prioritise their fitness journey.

Family discover strange creature hiding in bedroom wardrobe, TikTokkers guess what it is

Family discover strange creature hiding in bedroom wardrobe, TikTokkers guess what it is

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of an unidentified creature creeped out people on TikTok. Many netizens speculated about the creepy crawler and said it's discovery was suspicious.

'Mafikizolo' member Theo Kgosinkwe marks 50th birthday with electrifying 'Mnike' dance

'Mafikizolo' member Theo Kgosinkwe marks 50th birthday with electrifying 'Mnike' dance

Celebrities

2 years ago

Theo Kgosinkwe turned 50 and posted an Instagram video that showed his dancing skills. The singer moved to a popular amapiano song 'Mnike' by DJ Maphorisa.

Video beautiful R20 000 container houses for sale raises alarms on the internet

Video beautiful R20 000 container houses for sale raises alarms on the internet

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video advertising cheap container houses sparked a frenzy among South Africans. Many viewers said the deal looked like it was too good to be true.

Mr Price's bold fashion collection gets negative reviews, video clocks 355k views

Mr Price's bold fashion collection gets negative reviews, video clocks 355k views

People

2 years ago

A Mzansi woman took to social media to post a video showing Mr Price's latest collection. People hated the clothing items that were not stylish and trendy.

Hilary Sekgota