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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

Author's articles

Preschoolers shut down street in Sharpeville in a convoy driving toy bikes, video amuses SA

Preschoolers shut down street in Sharpeville in a convoy driving toy bikes, video amuses SA

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Free State woman suspected of killing her 2 sons arrested, citizens horrified

Free State woman suspected of killing her 2 sons arrested, citizens horrified

South Africa

3 years ago

Varsity student starts magwinya and Go-Slo hustle at res, shows earnings in viral video

Varsity student starts magwinya and Go-Slo hustle at res, shows earnings in viral video

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

3 Armed robbers killed during shootout with Durban police, SA applauds: "Well done SAPS"

3 Armed robbers killed during shootout with Durban police, SA applauds: "Well done SAPS"

South Africa

3 years ago

Botswana comedian William Last and friend busts fire amapiano moves, in viral video

Botswana comedian William Last and friend busts fire amapiano moves, in viral video

Africa

3 years ago

Video of High School boy rubbing and kissing teacher's head causes a stir, TikTok video gets 1 million views

Video of High School boy rubbing and kissing teacher's head causes a stir, TikTok video gets 1 million views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

DJ Lamiez Holworthy and Kuli Chana's sizzling chemistry shines through in dance video

DJ Lamiez Holworthy and Kuli Chana's sizzling chemistry shines through in dance video

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African It couple DJ Lamiez Holworthy and Kuli Chana danced together at a nightclub and people gushed about their connection in the viral video on TikTok.

Varsity student gets dragged for spending part of R2 000 NSFAS allowance at Woolworths

Varsity student gets dragged for spending part of R2 000 NSFAS allowance at Woolworths

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A university student posted a video of her month end groceries that were bought at Woolworths. She revealed that used her NSFAS allowance to pay for the items.

Zodwa Wabantu posts video dancing half-naked in strange revealing skirt, SA torn: "Getting out of hand"

Zodwa Wabantu posts video dancing half-naked in strange revealing skirt, SA torn: "Getting out of hand"

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African dancer Zodwa Wabantu got a lot of criticism after she flaunted her body on Insta in a racy video. Zodwa is known for exposing herself publicly.

Eusebius McKaiser: Ntsiki Mazwai mourns death of seasoned broadcaster: "I loved to hate him"

Eusebius McKaiser: Ntsiki Mazwai mourns death of seasoned broadcaster: "I loved to hate him"

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African author Ntsiki Mazwai paid tribute to veteran journalist and analyst Eusebius McKaiser. Eusebius died from a suspected epileptic seizure in Joburg.

Veteran journalist Eusebius McKaiser dies after suspected seizure, SA distraught

Veteran journalist Eusebius McKaiser dies after suspected seizure, SA distraught

South Africa

3 years ago

Renowned analyst, broadcaster and author Eusebius McKaiser died after suffering a suspected epileptic seizure in Johannesburg. The news devasted South Africans.

Twin toddlers caught red-handed playing with white gooey substance, SA gushes over video

Twin toddlers caught red-handed playing with white gooey substance, SA gushes over video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of twin babies entertaining themselves with white paint went viral on TikTok. The little girls didn't seem to care about being busted by their mother.

Video showing beautiful landscape of Lesotho covered in snow wows the internet

Video showing beautiful landscape of Lesotho covered in snow wows the internet

Africa

3 years ago

TikTok users appreciated the beauty of Lesotho during snow season. The video of the stunning country went viral on TikTok and many would love to visit sometime.

Preschool kids dress up as police officers and prison inmates, TikTok video amuses SA

Preschool kids dress up as police officers and prison inmates, TikTok video amuses SA

People

3 years ago

A creche arranged a career day for its pupils and the video of their outfits went viral on TikTok. The kids were dressed in SAPS uniforms and orange overalls.

Woman renovates mkhukhu with paint, celebrates having her own space in viral TikTok video

Woman renovates mkhukhu with paint, celebrates having her own space in viral TikTok video

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A South African woman spruced up her shack and proudly boasted about her humble abode. The video of the before and after of the mkhukhu went viral on TikTok.

Hilary Sekgota