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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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SANDF deployment at Eskom power stations costs government R146m, SA alarmed

SANDF deployment at Eskom power stations costs government R146m, SA alarmed

South Africa

3 years ago

Thuli Phongolo withdraws assault charge against DJ Maphorisa, Mzansi stunned

Thuli Phongolo withdraws assault charge against DJ Maphorisa, Mzansi stunned

Celebrities

3 years ago

Murdah Bongz congratulates AKA for scooping Metro FM Music Awards with heartwarming post

Murdah Bongz congratulates AKA for scooping Metro FM Music Awards with heartwarming post

Celebrities

3 years ago

Young woman reunites with nanny that raised her, TikTok video warms Mzansi's heart

Young woman reunites with nanny that raised her, TikTok video warms Mzansi's heart

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Thuli Phongolo deletes posts from social media pages amid GBV allegations against DJ Maphorisa

Thuli Phongolo deletes posts from social media pages amid GBV allegations against DJ Maphorisa

Celebrities

3 years ago

Young girl copies BBC news anchor, video side by side news segment goes viral

Young girl copies BBC news anchor, video side by side news segment goes viral

Africa

3 years ago

Windhoek High School's Wakanda inspired team spirit chant goes viral on TikTok

Windhoek High School's Wakanda inspired team spirit chant goes viral on TikTok

Africa

3 years ago

A video of Windhoek High School students chanting a Wakanda Forever war cry went viral on TikTok. People said Namibians students looked together and united.

2 Women chase down thief who stole their wig, video confrontation gets 4.4 million views

2 Women chase down thief who stole their wig, video confrontation gets 4.4 million views

US

3 years ago

A video of women fighting over a wig stunned netizens on TikTok. One woman had the hair stashed in her bag and others forcibly removed it in the viral clip.

Metro FM Awards 2023: Mzansi crowns Ntando Duma and Blue Mbombo best dressed

Metro FM Awards 2023: Mzansi crowns Ntando Duma and Blue Mbombo best dressed

Celebrities

3 years ago

Bule Mbombo and Ntando Duma lit up the black carpet with their gorgeous black gowns at the Metro FM Music Awards at Mbombela stadium in the Mpumalanga province.

Mzansi woman tries sushi with wasabi, reaction video leaves Mzansi howling

Mzansi woman tries sushi with wasabi, reaction video leaves Mzansi howling

People

3 years ago

A woman recorded herself eating sushi for the first time and gave it a rating. TikTok users were amused by her commentary and reaction in the viral video.

Babes Wodumo's behaviour during DJ Tira's speech at Metro FM Awards concerns Mzansi

Babes Wodumo's behaviour during DJ Tira's speech at Metro FM Awards concerns Mzansi

Celebrities

3 years ago

Babes Wodumo attended the Metro FM Awards and Mzansi people are worried about her mental health after her odd behaviour when DJ Tira was accepting his award.

K.O congratulates AKA following 'SETE' snub at Metro FM Awards

K.O congratulates AKA following 'SETE' snub at Metro FM Awards

Celebrities

3 years ago

K.O celebrated AKA's legacy on Twitter after the late rapper won multiple awards at the 2023 Metro FM Awards in Mbombela in Mpumalanga, even though he lost.

Video of Zimbabweans marvelling at Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG car parking itself goes viral

Video of Zimbabweans marvelling at Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG car parking itself goes viral

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

A driver impressed a group of people in a Zimbabwe town with a Mercedes-AMG E63 using parking assist. The video of their reactions and joy went viral on TikTok.

Thabo Bester: Katlego Bereng's father speaks out hours before Sunday burial

Thabo Bester: Katlego Bereng's father speaks out hours before Sunday burial

South Africa

3 years ago

Katlego Bereng's charred body used as a decoy in the escape of Thabo Bester from the Mangaung Correctional Center will be buried at Mangaung in Bloemfontein.

Parents gift daughter BMW car for 21st birthday, video of her breaking down in tears warms hearts

Parents gift daughter BMW car for 21st birthday, video of her breaking down in tears warms hearts

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A young woman got a BMW 1 series for her birthday from her parents. TikTok users were awed by her grateful attitude and the video went viral on the platform.

Hilary Sekgota