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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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Ugandan president Museveni signs harsh anti-LGBTQ law in with death penalty, SA weighs in

Ugandan president Museveni signs harsh anti-LGBTQ law in with death penalty, SA weighs in

Africa

3 years ago

LLB graduate surprises Grade 12 Life Orientation teacher on her graduation day, video warms SA's heart

LLB graduate surprises Grade 12 Life Orientation teacher on her graduation day, video warms SA's heart

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Toddler embarrasses her mom by demanding Jägermeister drink at event, video sparks debate

Toddler embarrasses her mom by demanding Jägermeister drink at event, video sparks debate

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Disabled Mzansi dancer wows 'Britain's Got Talent' judges, video of performance moves people to tears

Disabled Mzansi dancer wows 'Britain's Got Talent' judges, video of performance moves people to tears

Europe

3 years ago

Video of Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts' wig falling off during her sermon goes viral

Video of Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts' wig falling off during her sermon goes viral

US

3 years ago

Thuso Mbedu named new brand ambassador for L'Oréal Paris, Viola Davis and SA celebs congratulate her

Celebrities

3 years ago

SA women flock to opening of new "Shein" store in Pretoria, video of long queue outside the shop goes viral

SA women flock to opening of new "Shein" store in Pretoria, video of long queue outside the shop goes viral

Industry

3 years ago

Chinese online fast fashion retailer Shein opened a physical store in the CBD in Pretoria. SA customers went to check the stock and the insane queue trended.

SA praises Wits for arranging distress zone ahead of exams, clip of students playing on jumping castles trends

SA praises Wits for arranging distress zone ahead of exams, clip of students playing on jumping castles trends

Education

3 years ago

The University of Witwatersrand helped its students to relax with fun activities set up at its Johannesburg campus before the mid-year exam season commenced.

Siba Mtongana's Cape Town restaurant bags international award, Mzansi proud

Siba Mtongana's Cape Town restaurant bags international award, Mzansi proud

Celebrities

3 years ago

Renowned celebrity chef Siba Mtongana’s restaurant, SIBA The Restaurant won the Most Exclusive Fine Dine Dining Restaurant 2023 in Cape Town award in the UK.

Pictures of Hulisani Ravele in makoti outfit sparks marriage rumours, SA overjoyed

Pictures of Hulisani Ravele in makoti outfit sparks marriage rumours, SA overjoyed

Celebrities

3 years ago

Rumours circulated that South African media personality Hulisani Ravele got married. SA celebrated her alleged nuptials on social media after seeing her pics.

Khanyi Mbau's ex Kudzai Mushonga spotted with another gorgeous Arab woman, posts stunner driving Ferrari

Khanyi Mbau's ex Kudzai Mushonga spotted with another gorgeous Arab woman, posts stunner driving Ferrari

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kudzai Mushonga showed off his rumoured new girlfriend Marzia Polera on his Instagram Stories. Khanyi Mabu's ex-boyfriend and the beauty were chilling in Dubai.

Cholera Outbreak: Ramaphosa to visit affected areas in Hammanskraal, citizens unimpressed

Cholera Outbreak: Ramaphosa to visit affected areas in Hammanskraal, citizens unimpressed

South Africa

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will be visiting the community of Hammanskraal following the cholera outbreak in the area. The death toll has risen to 24.

Hands-on father goes TikTok viral for shopping with baby on his back: "Father of the year"

Hands-on father goes TikTok viral for shopping with baby on his back: "Father of the year"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a loving father shopping with his baby daughter went viral on the video sharing app. Mzansi people praised him for taking care of the child.

Blue Ivy trends for joining Beyoncé on stage at the 'Renaissance' tour stop in Paris, fans drag her dance moves

Blue Ivy trends for joining Beyoncé on stage at the 'Renaissance' tour stop in Paris, fans drag her dance moves

Celebrities

3 years ago

The daughter of Beyoncé and JAY-Z, Blue Ivy, danced onstage during her mom's Renaissance World Tour stop in Paris, France. Fans critiqued her moves on Twitter.

Limpopo EFF councillor shot dead in his home, Mzansi concerned: "Being a politician is risky"

Limpopo EFF councillor shot dead in his home, Mzansi concerned: "Being a politician is risky"

Politics

3 years ago

A Limpopo Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) councillor was gunned down by unknown gunmen at Ga-Botha village near Marble Hall. The police think it was a robbery.

Hilary Sekgota