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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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Mzansi man walking like phara scares shoppers at mall, video gets 1.2 million views

Mzansi man walking like phara scares shoppers at mall, video gets 1.2 million views

People

3 years ago

Stylish little girl with red lipstick slays amapiano dance challenge, video of 'Kilimanjaro' moves goes viral

Stylish little girl with red lipstick slays amapiano dance challenge, video of 'Kilimanjaro' moves goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Former 'Muvhango' actress Buhle Samuels posts video flaunting body at Netflix 'Queen Charlotte' premiere

Former 'Muvhango' actress Buhle Samuels posts video flaunting body at Netflix 'Queen Charlotte' premiere

Celebrities

3 years ago

AKA's father Tony Forbes reveals Don Design's comforting gift to him after rapper's killing, SA sceptical

AKA's father Tony Forbes reveals Don Design's comforting gift to him after rapper's killing, SA sceptical

Celebrities

3 years ago

Motsoaledi confirms Thabo Bester's identity was never proven with DNA test, SA unimpressed

Motsoaledi confirms Thabo Bester's identity was never proven with DNA test, SA unimpressed

South Africa

3 years ago

'Skeem Saam: Video of Mzansi family glued to TV during Melita, Mr Kgomo and Mrs Kgomo's scene goes viral

'Skeem Saam: Video of Mzansi family glued to TV during Melita, Mr Kgomo and Mrs Kgomo's scene goes viral

TV Shows

3 years ago

Video of proud parents celebrating kids' graduation at University of Limpopo leaves SA in tears

Video of proud parents celebrating kids' graduation at University of Limpopo leaves SA in tears

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of parents celebrating at their children's graduation ceremony went viral on TikTok. The clip taken at the University of Limpopo got SA peeps emotional.

Video of couple sky cycling on zip line at Burudani adventure park gives netizens shivers: "Could never be me"

Video of couple sky cycling on zip line at Burudani adventure park gives netizens shivers: "Could never be me"

Africa

3 years ago

A video of a couple having fun at an adventure park in Kenya had people on the edge of their seats. The clip of the sky cycling activity went viral on TikTok.

Thabo Bester: Video of Dr Nandipha Magudumana's "mother" crying in court garners SA's sympathy

Thabo Bester: Video of Dr Nandipha Magudumana's "mother" crying in court garners SA's sympathy

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Dr Nandipha Magudumana's mother attended her daughter and husband Zolile Cornelius Sekeleni's court hearing in Bloemfontein. A recording her crying went viral.

R 33 million jackpot Lotto remains unclaimed and time is ticking, SA worried

R 33 million jackpot Lotto remains unclaimed and time is ticking, SA worried

South Africa

3 years ago

The powerball ticket which matched all six winning numbers was bought in Alberton Johannesburg. Players are given 365 days to claim their winnings at Ithuba.

Thabo Bester's getaway Mercedes-Benz AMG remains abandoned at Zimbabwe Beitbridge border

Thabo Bester's getaway Mercedes-Benz AMG remains abandoned at Zimbabwe Beitbridge border

South Africa

3 years ago

The Mercedes-Benz worth R3 million that Thabo Bester planned escaping with is stuck in Zimbabwe. The car was impounded in May 2022 after his prison escape.

Kairo Forbes serves big sister goals while feeding Asante Mahosana, video of DJ Zinhle's kids goes viral

Kairo Forbes serves big sister goals while feeding Asante Mahosana, video of DJ Zinhle's kids goes viral

Celebrities

3 years ago

A video of celebrity kids Kairo Forbes and Asante Mahosana hanging out at their home went viral on TikTok. People loved seeing kids with AKA and Murdah Bongz.

Kabelo Mabalane gives moving sermon at Rhema Bible Church, video of Kwaito star trends

Kabelo Mabalane gives moving sermon at Rhema Bible Church, video of Kwaito star trends

Celebrities

3 years ago

A video of Kabelo Mabalane preaching the word of God at Rhema Bible Church in Johannesburg went viral on TikTok. SA was impressed by how he changed his life.

African pastor prays for man with pregnant-like stomach, video of church proceedings spark online debate

African pastor prays for man with pregnant-like stomach, video of church proceedings spark online debate

Africa

3 years ago

A video of a pastor laying his hand on a man with an abnormally large stomach went viral on TikTok. People wondered what caused his abdomen to grow that big.

Video of goats on top of vacant house in Limpopo raises people's eyebrows

Video of goats on top of vacant house in Limpopo raises people's eyebrows

People

3 years ago

A herd of goats climbed on top of an unfinished house in Limpopo, and the footage went viral. Netizens wondered how the animals did it and posted comments.

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