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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

3071 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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DUT student takes classroom by storm with powerful Zulu poetry performance, video gets 2.4 million views

DUT student takes classroom by storm with powerful Zulu poetry performance, video gets 2.4 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi man flexes newly built mansion in rural area, video of house resembling a mall trends

Mzansi man flexes newly built mansion in rural area, video of house resembling a mall trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi woman shares R1 800 grocery haul from Makro, TikTok video of bulk purchase goes viral

Mzansi woman shares R1 800 grocery haul from Makro, TikTok video of bulk purchase goes viral

People

2 years ago

SA nurse breaks down in tears after quitting toxic work environment, TikTok video gets 3.7 million views

SA nurse breaks down in tears after quitting toxic work environment, TikTok video gets 3.7 million views

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Mbabula says illegal migrants are a heavy financial burden on SA, citizens weigh in

Mbabula says illegal migrants are a heavy financial burden on SA, citizens weigh in

Politics

2 years ago

Shaka iLembe smashes DStv record with 1st episode gathering 3.6 million views, SA amazed

Shaka iLembe smashes DStv record with 1st episode gathering 3.6 million views, SA amazed

TV Shows

2 years ago

7 Times Bonang Matheba made a fashion statement with jaw-dropping custom-made dresses

7 Times Bonang Matheba made a fashion statement with jaw-dropping custom-made dresses

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African media personality Bonang Matheba has been hailed as a fashion icon because of her timeless yet daring sense of style while hosting big events.

Horror car crash near Mthatha claims 6 lives, SA citizens on social media saddened

Horror car crash near Mthatha claims 6 lives, SA citizens on social media saddened

South Africa

3 years ago

A fatal crash happened on the R61 near Mthatha and six people were killed in the accident. The collision was between a Toyota minibus and a delivery vehicle.

Stoan Seate marks 28th anniversary with sweet Instagram message to wife

Stoan Seate marks 28th anniversary with sweet Instagram message to wife

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African musician Stoan Seate took to Instagram to celebrate his wedding anniversary. He posted pictures of his wife Dolly and their beautiful daughter.

Mzansi woman shares scone recipe, TikTok video of fluffy treats gets 480K views

Mzansi woman shares scone recipe, TikTok video of fluffy treats gets 480K views

People

3 years ago

A baker posted a recipe for scones on TikTok and the video went viral. Mzansi women were impressed with her clear instructions and the ingredients she used.

Thuso Mbedu debuts bald look with 7 Instagram pictures and 1 video, SA admires actress' natural beauty

Thuso Mbedu debuts bald look with 7 Instagram pictures and 1 video, SA admires actress' natural beauty

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thuso Mbedu rocked a new hairstyle and posted the pictures on Instagram. Her South African followers mentioned that short hair suited her in the comments.

ANC Western Cape Conference delayed due to hotel issues, SA not surprised

ANC Western Cape Conference delayed due to hotel issues, SA not surprised

South Africa

3 years ago

The ANC in the Western Cape will finally convene with its 9th Provincial Conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre after it was delayed.

Housekeeper shares hack to clean white sneakers, useful TikTok video gets 924K views

Housekeeper shares hack to clean white sneakers, useful TikTok video gets 924K views

People

3 years ago

A domestic worker posted a TikTok video showing industry secrets in keeping white sneakers looking new. She demonstrated by washing the shoes with detergents.

2-year-old toddler burns to death in house fire in Johannesburg, SA horrified

2-year-old toddler burns to death in house fire in Johannesburg, SA horrified

South Africa

3 years ago

A seven-bedroom house inhabited by squatters in Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg caught fire and a young child believed to be two years old died from burn wounds.

Nota Baloyi celebrates Father's Day with mystery woman, posts pictures and video from New York

Nota Baloyi celebrates Father's Day with mystery woman, posts pictures and video from New York

Celebrities

3 years ago

Music executive Nota Baloyi flaunted the new woman he has been spending time with on his social media pages and raved about being financially independent.

Hilary Sekgota