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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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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

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

Toya Delazy and wife mark daughter's 1st birthday with Instagram pics and a video, fans celebrate

Toya Delazy and wife mark daughter's 1st birthday with Instagram pics and a video, fans celebrate

Celebrities

3 years ago

Gabisile Tshabalala pens loving message to boyfriend Motlatsi Mafatshe, SA divided

Gabisile Tshabalala pens loving message to boyfriend Motlatsi Mafatshe, SA divided

Celebrities

3 years ago

AKA's father Tony Forbes announces new merch in honour of late rapper

AKA's father Tony Forbes announces new merch in honour of late rapper

Celebrities

3 years ago

Prince Buthelezi thinking of leaving AmaZulu Royal position over Ingonyama Trust, SA believe it's long overdue

Prince Buthelezi thinking of leaving AmaZulu Royal position over Ingonyama Trust, SA believe it's long overdue

South Africa

3 years ago

Tina Turner: Queen of Rock 'n' Roll dies at age 83 in Switzerland after long illness

Tina Turner: Queen of Rock 'n' Roll dies at age 83 in Switzerland after long illness

Celebrities

3 years ago

US musician Tina Turner died peacefully in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. The legendary singer was famous for her live performances and voice.

Video of 25-year-old woman wearing matching pink onesies with her baby sister warms SA's heart

Video of 25-year-old woman wearing matching pink onesies with her baby sister warms SA's heart

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman in her 20s showed off her baby sister on TikTok and people loved their matching outfits. The wholesome clip sparked a debate about their age difference,

Brave girl plays with pet snake while chilling on the couch, video frightens Mzansi

Brave girl plays with pet snake while chilling on the couch, video frightens Mzansi

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of a young girl cuddling a small python freaked people out on TikTok. The footage went viral and people said they would never hold a slithery serpent.

Thabo Bester prison escape: Ruling on bail application of co-accused to be delivered on Monday

Thabo Bester prison escape: Ruling on bail application of co-accused to be delivered on Monday

South Africa

3 years ago

The Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court will deliver a ruling on the bail application of the five co-accused in the Thabo Bester Mangung prison escape next week.

Armed robbers killed during shootout with Durban police, Mzansi applauds SAPS

Armed robbers killed during shootout with Durban police, Mzansi applauds SAPS

South Africa

3 years ago

Two men who robbed an electronics courier van were cornered by the police in Newlands East, Durban. The suspects died during a gunfire exchange with police.

Hammanskraal cholera outbreak death toll rises to 17, SA citizens devastated

Hammanskraal cholera outbreak death toll rises to 17, SA citizens devastated

South Africa

3 years ago

A total of 17 people have now died after being diagnosed with diarrhoeal disease in Hammanskraal. The Gauteng Health Department made the alarming announcement.

Woman demands a Toyota Hilux Legend 50 from her ancestor at a gravesite, video upsets Mzansi

Woman demands a Toyota Hilux Legend 50 from her ancestor at a gravesite, video upsets Mzansi

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of a woman speaking to her dead relative at the gravesite went viral TikTok. People were angered that she posted the clip to get likes from strangers.

Dr Nandipha Magudumana details her "abduction" from Tanzania in court papers, SA weighs in

Dr Nandipha Magudumana details her "abduction" from Tanzania in court papers, SA weighs in

South Africa

3 years ago

Thabo Bester's girlfriend Dr Nandipha Maagudumana filed urgent court papers to the Bloemfontein High Court and is demanding that she be released from prison.

Murdah Bongz breaks down in tears during DJ set, video worries Mzansi: "He misses Black Motion"

Murdah Bongz breaks down in tears during DJ set, video worries Mzansi: "He misses Black Motion"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Murdah Bongz got emotional while DJing one of his songs at a club and the video trended on Twitter. Some people said he was reminiscing about 'Black Motion'.

Hilary Sekgota