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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

Video of young boy travelling to school on horseback gets 2.6M views on TikTok

Video of young boy travelling to school on horseback gets 2.6M views on TikTok

People

3 years ago

Black dog owner goes crazy after dog licked his face, viral video leaves SA dying with laughter

Black dog owner goes crazy after dog licked his face, viral video leaves SA dying with laughter

People

3 years ago

DJ Sbu hits back at Sizwe Dhlomo for questioning his need to serve SA again on SABC radio

DJ Sbu hits back at Sizwe Dhlomo for questioning his need to serve SA again on SABC radio

Celebrities

3 years ago

'Skeem Saam' actress Hellen Motsuki gets attacked for mistress role as Melita at grocery store

'Skeem Saam' actress Hellen Motsuki gets attacked for mistress role as Melita at grocery store

TV Shows

3 years ago

Netflix puts 'Yizo Yizo' on its streaming platform, Mzansi excited about available episodes

Netflix puts 'Yizo Yizo' on its streaming platform, Mzansi excited about available episodes

TV Shows

3 years ago

Thabo Bester: Burnt body in Mangaung prison cell identified, distraught father speaks out

Thabo Bester: Burnt body in Mangaung prison cell identified, distraught father speaks out

South Africa

3 years ago

DJ Sbu reveals his reason for not shaving beard, Twitter video trends: "Thokoza gogo loading"

DJ Sbu reveals his reason for not shaving beard, Twitter video trends: "Thokoza gogo loading"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Sbu addressed his unkept look on social media and said he is on a spiritual journey. Twitter users asked him about his dreadlocks, beard, and tree-hugging

Video of young boy keeping school transport door closed with his hand sparks debate

Video of young boy keeping school transport door closed with his hand sparks debate

People

3 years ago

A video of a school transport in Pretoria went viral on TikTok. One of the children kept the driver's door in place during the trip to prevent it from falling.

Inside look at Londie London's launch of hair business, video of pink-themed event impresses Mzansi

Inside look at Londie London's launch of hair business, video of pink-themed event impresses Mzansi

Celebrities

3 years ago

'The Real Housewives of Durban' star Londie London shared pictures and videos on her Instagram page that were taken from her business launch with Afrotex Hair.

Thabo Bester: Dr Pashy opens a case against Magudumana and partner, SA suspicious

Thabo Bester: Dr Pashy opens a case against Magudumana and partner, SA suspicious

South Africa

3 years ago

Dr Mmereka Ntshani popularly known as Dr Pashy opened a caseof fraud against Dr Nandipha Magudumana and Thabo Bester at the Sandton police station on Thursday.

Enhle Mbali showcases Essie Apparel clothing collection at SA Fashion week, video of her runway walk amuses SA

Enhle Mbali showcases Essie Apparel clothing collection at SA Fashion week, video of her runway walk amuses SA

Celebrities

3 years ago

Enhle Mbali showcased Essie Apparel collection at SA Fashion Week held at Mall of Africa in Midrand Johannesburg. The video of the clothes impressed Mzansi.

Msaki breaks down in tears on concert stage, video leaves Mzansi peeps emotional

Msaki breaks down in tears on concert stage, video leaves Mzansi peeps emotional

Celebrities

3 years ago

Msaki is on her final tour as a musician and got emotional at a venue in Cape Town. The video of her breakdown went viral on TikTok and SA gave her support.

BRICS Summit: Russia team headed to SA to prepare for Putin's attendance despite ICC arrest warrant, SA split

BRICS Summit: Russia team headed to SA to prepare for Putin's attendance despite ICC arrest warrant, SA split

South Africa

3 years ago

Professor Anil Sooklal confirmed that the Russian President Vladimir Putin will be attending the BRICS summit that will be hosted in South African August.

Bonang Matheba becomes hot topic for appearance on Netflix series 'Young, Famous & African'

Bonang Matheba becomes hot topic for appearance on Netflix series 'Young, Famous & African'

Celebrities

3 years ago

Bonang Matheba will be featured in the second season of the reality show Young, Famous & African. The Netflix series will be released in the middle of May.

Woman cleans full chicken with Sunlight dishwashing liquid and skuur pot, video drops Mzansi's jaw

Woman cleans full chicken with Sunlight dishwashing liquid and skuur pot, video drops Mzansi's jaw

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Mzansi woman was recorded preparing her full chicken before cooking. The video of her meat cleaning method went viral and sparked a debate among netizens.

Hilary Sekgota