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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

3074 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Jacob Zuma Foundation says former president made a submission to Correctional Services Commissioner, SA split

Jacob Zuma Foundation says former president made a submission to Correctional Services Commissioner, SA split

South Africa

3 years ago

J’Something and Coco mark their 12th anniversary with 2 pics and cute messages, SA swoons

J’Something and Coco mark their 12th anniversary with 2 pics and cute messages, SA swoons

Celebrities

3 years ago

Jub Jub posts video taking pics with woman and child amid sexual abuse allegations

Jub Jub posts video taking pics with woman and child amid sexual abuse allegations

Celebrities

3 years ago

Phumeza Mdabe's blind son's sensing ability revealed in heartwarming viral video

Phumeza Mdabe's blind son's sensing ability revealed in heartwarming viral video

Celebrities

3 years ago

EFF's 10th Anniversary: Huge crowds flocking to FNB stadium to mark the party's milestone

EFF's 10th Anniversary: Huge crowds flocking to FNB stadium to mark the party's milestone

Politics

3 years ago

Nephew's epic response to aunt's pregnancy announcement gets 1.6 million views: "That baby is his"

Nephew's epic response to aunt's pregnancy announcement gets 1.6 million views: "That baby is his"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Malema suggests strengthening the African Union for peace and security on the continent, SA weighs in

Malema suggests strengthening the African Union for peace and security on the continent, SA weighs in

Politics

3 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema emphasised the need to strengthen the African Union (AU) to ensure there's stability in the continent.

Woman extorts money from cheating boyfriend, flaunts the cash in TikTok video

Woman extorts money from cheating boyfriend, flaunts the cash in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A South African woman revealed on TikTok that she conned her cheating boyfriend to give her thousands of rands and the video went stunned social media users.

Video of Ferraris with GP number plates wows Mzansi, video of convoy inspires people

Video of Ferraris with GP number plates wows Mzansi, video of convoy inspires people

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

Footage of a convoy of Ferrari's got South African talking about the wealth in country. People speculated who the luxury Italian cars belonged to on TikTok.

KZN Student's Remains to Return from the Philippines to SA, citizens extend condolences

KZN Student's Remains to Return from the Philippines to SA, citizens extend condolences

South Africa

3 years ago

Sinegugu Myeni's remains will arrive in South Africa on Thursday at OR Tambo International Airport. The student died in the Philippines after falling ill.

Woman records first day of teaching practicals, shares video of powerful arrival

Woman records first day of teaching practicals, shares video of powerful arrival

People

3 years ago

A woman was excited about her first day as teacher and took to TikTok to share the milestone. She posted a clip of her outfit and it grabbed SA's attention.

Boity posts factory footage showing mass production of BT Signature beverages

Boity posts factory footage showing mass production of BT Signature beverages

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African media personality Boity Thulo posted a video Instagram showing the factory where BT Signature is produced and packed before going to stores.

Taxi driver risks his life trying to save burning car, video garners SA's sympathy

Taxi driver risks his life trying to save burning car, video garners SA's sympathy

People

3 years ago

A video showing a desperate taxi driver trying to put out the inferno in his car was posted on TikTok. People were disappointed that only one person helped.

SA prankster scares 2 women with unreal prison break act, funny video leaves social media users howling

SA prankster scares 2 women with unreal prison break act, funny video leaves social media users howling

People

3 years ago

A South African content creator posted a prank video that TikTok users loved. The funny video showing the unreal prison escape entertained thousands of people.

New driver removes learner sign off her Suzuki Swift after 3 months on the road, video causes a buzz

New driver removes learner sign off her Suzuki Swift after 3 months on the road, video causes a buzz

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

A South African woman expressed her confidence in her driving skills by removing the L sticker on her Suzuki car. The video resonated with peeps and went viral.

Hilary Sekgota