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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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Woman shares plug of affordable and trendy boots from Ackermans, video gets SA ladies excited

Woman shares plug of affordable and trendy boots from Ackermans, video gets SA ladies excited

People

3 years ago

Pearl Thusi responds to trolls with more explicit pictures, fans applaud

Pearl Thusi responds to trolls with more explicit pictures, fans applaud

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tete Dijana defends Comrades Marathon title with record-breaking race, Mzansi proud

Tete Dijana defends Comrades Marathon title with record-breaking race, Mzansi proud

Sports

3 years ago

Lynn Forbes marks 4 month anniversary of AKA's passing with touching message and video

Lynn Forbes marks 4 month anniversary of AKA's passing with touching message and video

Celebrities

3 years ago

Woman destroys wedding ring to mark end of marriage, video of her hitting precious stone gets 571K views

Woman destroys wedding ring to mark end of marriage, video of her hitting precious stone gets 571K views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Tremor rocks parts of Gauteng, SA react to seismic event: "We have survived cholera, COVID and earthquake"

Tremor rocks parts of Gauteng, SA react to seismic event: "We have survived cholera, COVID and earthquake"

South Africa

3 years ago

Limpopo family demands answers after son dies in police custody, SA speculates

Limpopo family demands answers after son dies in police custody, SA speculates

South Africa

3 years ago

A man who was arrested by officers from the Mogwadi Police Station died under mysterious circumstances and the family from Limpopo wants justice for their son

TikTok video of little girl's spa treatment gives SA rich aunty vibes: "Look how she’s holding the glass"

TikTok video of little girl's spa treatment gives SA rich aunty vibes: "Look how she’s holding the glass"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A toddler got pampered at the spa for the fist time and her mother posted the cute video on TikTok and it went viral. People loved that she was living the soft.

Ali Ferguson marks Connie Ferguson's bday with throwback pics and pens sweet message

Ali Ferguson marks Connie Ferguson's bday with throwback pics and pens sweet message

Celebrities

3 years ago

Connie Ferguson's daughter Ali Ferguson celebrated her mother's 53rd birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. She shared pictures and videos of their family.

RIP Clive Barber : Former Bafana Bafana coach dies, Lucas Radebe and soccer fraternity pay tribute

RIP Clive Barber : Former Bafana Bafana coach dies, Lucas Radebe and soccer fraternity pay tribute

Football

3 years ago

COSAFA confirmed that former Bafana Bafana soccer coach Clive Barker passed away on Saturday at the age of 78 after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

AKA's murder: National Commissioner says police are closing in on suspects, SA doubtful

AKA's murder: National Commissioner says police are closing in on suspects, SA doubtful

South Africa

3 years ago

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola gave an update on AKA and Tibz' murders that happened outside Wish restaurant in Durban KwaZulu-Natal.

Pearl Thusi gets dragged for wearing see-through outfit at Murdah Bongz bday party, pics trend

Pearl Thusi gets dragged for wearing see-through outfit at Murdah Bongz bday party, pics trend

Celebrities

3 years ago

Phuli Thusi posted revealing pictures of her breasts and SA Twitter users bashed her for it and called her a bad role model to her young followers on Instagram.

Video of unemployed man selling hot coffee on Tshwane streets warms SA's heart

Video of unemployed man selling hot coffee on Tshwane streets warms SA's heart

People

3 years ago

A young man selling hot coffee at a street intersection next to R55 shopping centre in Centurion Pretoria went viral on TikTok for his unique business idea.

Parolee handed life sentence for killing a friend's niece, SA disturbed: "We're living with sick animals"

Parolee handed life sentence for killing a friend's niece, SA disturbed: "We're living with sick animals"

South Africa

3 years ago

The South Gauteng High Court sentenced 39-year-old parolee Jacob Mokibe to life imprisonment for abducting and murdering his friend’s niece in Soweto in 2022.

Dr Nandipha Magudumana files notice to appeal court ruling, SA in disbelief

Dr Nandipha Magudumana files notice to appeal court ruling, SA in disbelief

South Africa

3 years ago

Dr Nandipaha Magudumana wants the Free State High Court ruling overturned by the Supreme Court of Appeal. She is fighting to have her arrest declared unlawful.

Hilary Sekgota