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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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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

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

SA trolls Makhadzi's Beyoncé inspired outfit, pictures of bodysuit go viral: "You literally dragged yourself"

SA trolls Makhadzi's Beyoncé inspired outfit, pictures of bodysuit go viral: "You literally dragged yourself"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Grade 1 learner heartbroken after realising she's not going to Grade 2 in second term, video leaves SA amused

Grade 1 learner heartbroken after realising she's not going to Grade 2 in second term, video leaves SA amused

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Video of grandkids celebrating gogo's 80th birthday with countless banknotes warms SA's heart

Video of grandkids celebrating gogo's 80th birthday with countless banknotes warms SA's heart

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Video of 1-year-old girl getting full frontal wig installed for birthday sparks outcry, TikTok gets 2.4M views

Video of 1-year-old girl getting full frontal wig installed for birthday sparks outcry, TikTok gets 2.4M views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Ayanda Makayi buys mother Haval H6 car, Moshe Ndiki, Lerato Mvelase and other celebs congratulate him

Ayanda Makayi buys mother Haval H6 car, Moshe Ndiki, Lerato Mvelase and other celebs congratulate him

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

Ayanda Makayi showed off the new Haval SUV that he gifted to his mother on Instagram. Mzansi celebs flooded the actor's comments section to congratulate him.

2 Suspected cash-in-transit robbers killed during shoot-out with police, Mzansi impressed

2 Suspected cash-in-transit robbers killed during shoot-out with police, Mzansi impressed

South Africa

3 years ago

The SA police intercepted a group of armed suspects along John Voster Road in Centurion in Pretoria. The men were planning on robbing a cash-in-transit van.

SA man builds one-room house, proudly shows off finished home in viral TikTok video

SA man builds one-room house, proudly shows off finished home in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One man showed off his humble home on TikTok and the video went viral. Mzansi clapped for him and reassured him that bigger and better things are ahead of him.

DJ Zinhle serves fashion looks on New York getaway, SA gushes over video montage

DJ Zinhle serves fashion looks on New York getaway, SA gushes over video montage

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle took her first international trip following the death of her baby daddy AKA. The DJ posted a video montage showing her outfits in the Big Apple.

Mom showers teen daughter with thousands of rands, video gets Mzansi talking

Mom showers teen daughter with thousands of rands, video gets Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of a mother surprising her daughter with a lot of money went viral on TikTok. The lady woke her daughter with the banknotes she put on top of her bed.

White hairdresser styles client's 4C hair into knotless braids, TikTok video gets 1.5 million views

White hairdresser styles client's 4C hair into knotless braids, TikTok video gets 1.5 million views

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a white hairdresser plaiting hair into knotless braids went viral. Netizens were impressed by her clean salon, braiding skills and service.

Pilgrimage to St Engenas Zion Christian Church negatively affects businesses in Haenertsburg, SA in disbelief

Pilgrimage to St Engenas Zion Christian Church negatively affects businesses in Haenertsburg, SA in disbelief

South Africa

3 years ago

Business owners in Haenertsburg believe tourists didn’t use the busy R71 route for fear of traffic congestion around ZCC Moria resulting in a financial loss.

Little girl pulls off the scary 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge, video divides Mzansi

Little girl pulls off the scary 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge, video divides Mzansi

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A young girl took part in an amapiano dance challenge and became a viral sensation. People on TikTok had interesting things to say about her facial expressions.

Video of Konka's gorgeous promotional girls dancing leaves Mzansi drooling

Video of Konka's gorgeous promotional girls dancing leaves Mzansi drooling

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A viral video of beautiful ladies dancing at Konka has caused a stir on social media. People gushed over the women and their stunning physiques in red dresses.

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