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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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Loving father teaches baby girl to walk like a lady, hilarious TikTok video goes viral

Loving father teaches baby girl to walk like a lady, hilarious TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Inside look at Tbo Touch's multi-million rand mansion, video goes viral and leaves Mzansi people swooning

Inside look at Tbo Touch's multi-million rand mansion, video goes viral and leaves Mzansi people swooning

Celebrities

3 years ago

Khanyi Mbau says daughter Khanukani does not know Mandla Mthembu, SA in disbelief

Khanyi Mbau says daughter Khanukani does not know Mandla Mthembu, SA in disbelief

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thabo Bester and Dr Nandi's alleged stay in hotel before Mangaung prison escape exposed

Thabo Bester and Dr Nandi's alleged stay in hotel before Mangaung prison escape exposed

South Africa

3 years ago

AKA's mother Lynn Forbes does first sit-down interview following rappers' death

AKA's mother Lynn Forbes does first sit-down interview following rappers' death

Celebrities

3 years ago

'Unseen' actress Gail Mabalane raises awareness about alopecia, promotes haircare range with Insta pics

'Unseen' actress Gail Mabalane raises awareness about alopecia, promotes haircare range with Insta pics

Celebrities

3 years ago

Camera footage of man fainting at ABSA ATM goes viral, SA concerned

Camera footage of man fainting at ABSA ATM goes viral, SA concerned

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a man falling and hyperventilating at an ABSA ATM sparked debate among South Africans. Many netizens said they could related to his pain.

Correctional Services confirm Thabo Bester was returned to Kgosi Mampuru not Mangaung prison

Correctional Services confirm Thabo Bester was returned to Kgosi Mampuru not Mangaung prison

South Africa

3 years ago

The Correctional Services clarified that Thabo Bester was not returned to Mangaung Correctional Centre following his brief court appearance in Bloemfontein.

Video of US toddler rapping in gibberish gets 8M views, netizens impressed by girl's flow

Video of US toddler rapping in gibberish gets 8M views, netizens impressed by girl's flow

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A little girl has become an internet sensation because of her rap flow. The US toddler's TikTok video went viral and people could not get enough of her talent.

Video of fit makoti doing gruelling exercises in overall goes TikTok viral: "Health is wealth"

Video of fit makoti doing gruelling exercises in overall goes TikTok viral: "Health is wealth"

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

An elderly makoti posted a TikTok of her workout routine and it got Mzansi's attention. People were impressed by her fit body and her form while exercising.

Video of Thabo Bester living soft life at Mangaung prison drops Mzansi's jaw

Video of Thabo Bester living soft life at Mangaung prison drops Mzansi's jaw

South Africa

3 years ago

A video showed Thabo Bester getting special treatment while he was an inmate at the Mangaung Correctional Centre. The convict was dancing in the viral clip.

Police says foreigners must carry passports at all times to avoid getting arrested as undocumented, SA spilt

Police says foreigners must carry passports at all times to avoid getting arrested as undocumented, SA spilt

South Africa

3 years ago

The South African police are trying to tackle the issue of illegal immigrants and have been running operations in Joburg to arrest those who are not documented.

Sello Maake kaNcube meets Zizi Kodwa to discuss arts industry, pictures and video attracts SA's attention

Sello Maake kaNcube meets Zizi Kodwa to discuss arts industry, pictures and video attracts SA's attention

Celebrities

3 years ago

Sello Maake kaNcube talked about the issues facing the creative sector with the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa and the video went viral online.

EXCLUSIVE: Jacob Zuma turns 81, credits long life to “holding no grudges”

EXCLUSIVE: Jacob Zuma turns 81, credits long life to “holding no grudges”

South Africa

3 years ago

Former President Jacob Zuma celebrated his 81st birthday with the youth branch of SANCO KZN and made a speech about his life and the current politics in SA.

Shekhinah hints trouble with record label in Twitter post, Mzansi wants exposé on Sony Music

Shekhinah hints trouble with record label in Twitter post, Mzansi wants exposé on Sony Music

Celebrities

3 years ago

Singer and songwriter Shekhinah Thandi Donnell alluded that she is not pleased with her record label Sony Music Entertainment and fans rallied behind her.

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