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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

3072 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Minnie Dlamini marks 13 years in entertainment industry with 5 sizzling Insta pics

Minnie Dlamini marks 13 years in entertainment industry with 5 sizzling Insta pics

Celebrities

3 years ago

Female pilot celebrates taking off and landing aircraft on her own, video makes SA proud

Female pilot celebrates taking off and landing aircraft on her own, video makes SA proud

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Life Science teacher's unique lesson on DNA gets 1 million views, SA impressed by video

Life Science teacher's unique lesson on DNA gets 1 million views, SA impressed by video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

SA aerobics trainer does squat walks, TikTok video showing fit physique gets 1.2 million views

SA aerobics trainer does squat walks, TikTok video showing fit physique gets 1.2 million views

People

3 years ago

SA drags Somizi for promoting vague women's event at Emperors Palace

SA drags Somizi for promoting vague women's event at Emperors Palace

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zoleka Mandela reflects on motherhood while fighting cancer, posts Instagram pic with daughter

Zoleka Mandela reflects on motherhood while fighting cancer, posts Instagram pic with daughter

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi man exposes where his father hides his money, video nappy filled with banknotes goes viral

Mzansi man exposes where his father hides his money, video nappy filled with banknotes goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok user showed where his dad stashes his money to prevent robbers and hijackers from getting to it. SA was shocked that he exposed his father's secret.

Nkosazana Daughter debuts blonde hair look, sings new single 'Amaputha' in Instagram video

Nkosazana Daughter debuts blonde hair look, sings new single 'Amaputha' in Instagram video

Music

3 years ago

Nkosazana Daughter who is known for having luscious dreadlocks recently showed off her new blonde hair. The singer also serenaded her Instagram followers.

Woman posts video of trendy winter outfit bought from Ackermans, SA gushes over R250 trench coat

Woman posts video of trendy winter outfit bought from Ackermans, SA gushes over R250 trench coat

People

3 years ago

A South African shared a cheap plug of a nude trench coat that she purchased at the Ackermans retail shop. The video showing her outfit went viral on TikTok.

Motorists turn Engen petrol station into groove, video of peeps dancing to ‘Mnike’ trends

Motorists turn Engen petrol station into groove, video of peeps dancing to ‘Mnike’ trends

People

3 years ago

A group of South Africans danced to the popular amapiano song 'Mnike' at a petrol station in Kokstad in KwaZulu-Natal. The vibe video went viral n TikTok.

SA shopper devastated by R1 000 Shoprite groceries only filling 2 plastic bags in viral TikTok video

SA shopper devastated by R1 000 Shoprite groceries only filling 2 plastic bags in viral TikTok video

People

3 years ago

A South African citizen posted a TikTok video that sparked a conversation about the high cost of food caused by increasing interest rates affecting the economy.

Nota Baloyi says AKA's parents Lynn and Tony Forbes are parading Kairo to get public sympathy

Nota Baloyi says AKA's parents Lynn and Tony Forbes are parading Kairo to get public sympathy

Celebrities

3 years ago

Controversial music executive and Twitter troll Nota Nhlamulo Baloyi said AKA's parents Lynn and Tony Forbes for using Kairo Forbes to garner public sympathy.

'Britain's Got Talent' fans shocked Musa Motha did not win competition show

'Britain's Got Talent' fans shocked Musa Motha did not win competition show

Europe

3 years ago

South African Musa amputee dancer Motha Motha was defeated in the 'Britain's Got Talent' final. Viggo Venn from Norwegian won the talent competition in the UK.

Teacher rewards students who aced a test with R20 banknotes, SA loves video showing motivation tactic

Teacher rewards students who aced a test with R20 banknotes, SA loves video showing motivation tactic

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A South African teacher spoiled his students with good grades with money. The video of his deed went viral on TikTok and people said it would motivate others.

Enhle Mbali bags international award for role in 'Four Walls', makes announcement with Insta video

Enhle Mbali bags international award for role in 'Four Walls', makes announcement with Insta video

Celebrities

3 years ago

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa was named as the 2023 Best Actress by Screen ATX in Austin Texas USA. The media personality celebrated the win on her Instagram page.

Hilary Sekgota