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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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Thabo Bester arrested in Tanzania following Mangaung prison escape, SA in disbelief

Thabo Bester arrested in Tanzania following Mangaung prison escape, SA in disbelief

Africa

3 years ago

Brenda Mhlongo and Sindi Dlathu sing gospel song to mark Easter weekend, video of the duet goes viral

Brenda Mhlongo and Sindi Dlathu sing gospel song to mark Easter weekend, video of the duet goes viral

Celebrities

3 years ago

Trevor Noah teaches Roger Federer Xhosa, video of interview on Grand Train Tour of Switzerland goes viral

Trevor Noah teaches Roger Federer Xhosa, video of interview on Grand Train Tour of Switzerland goes viral

Celebrities

3 years ago

Video of SA people reenacting Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday goes viral on TikTok

Video of SA people reenacting Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday goes viral on TikTok

People

3 years ago

Paul Mashaitle to address poor service delivery during nationwide travels, Mzansi sceptical

Paul Mashaitle to address poor service delivery during nationwide travels, Mzansi sceptical

South Africa

3 years ago

'Big Brother Titans': Khosi Twala celebrates winning R1.7M cash prize with amapiano dance, video gets 2M views

'Big Brother Titans': Khosi Twala celebrates winning R1.7M cash prize with amapiano dance, video gets 2M views

TV Shows

3 years ago

Durban woman who faked her kidnapping to extort money from husband granted bail, SA stunned

Durban woman who faked her kidnapping to extort money from husband granted bail, SA stunned

South Africa

3 years ago

A Durban woman who reportedly faked her kidnapping and demanded R2m ransom from her husband appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court and was released on bail.

Pharrell Williams marks 50th birthday, social media marvels at his youthful looks

Pharrell Williams marks 50th birthday, social media marvels at his youthful looks

Celebrities

3 years ago

Pharrell Lanscilo Williams celebrated his birthday and netizens showered him with birthday messages on Twitter. People begged him for his skincare routine.

'The Real Housewives of Durban': Mzansi turns against billionaire's wife Sorisha Naidoo after latest episode

'The Real Housewives of Durban': Mzansi turns against billionaire's wife Sorisha Naidoo after latest episode

Celebrities

3 years ago

Sorisha Naidoo was roasted for her sneaky behaviour and unexpected alliances on 'The Real Housewives of Durban'. SA went on Twitter to post interesting comments

Former 'Generations' star Wright Ngubeni to make TV comeback, trailer of Showmax show gets SA excited

Former 'Generations' star Wright Ngubeni to make TV comeback, trailer of Showmax show gets SA excited

TV Shows

3 years ago

Wright Ngubeni is making his TV return and will be hosting a new show on Moja Love and Showmax. Mzansi people are amped to see their favourite child star again.

Angry Standard Bank customer drives car into Boksburg branch, demands money in viral video

Angry Standard Bank customer drives car into Boksburg branch, demands money in viral video

People

3 years ago

A TikTok video showed a woman raging at Standard Bank because she was getting poor service. Mzansi people said they could relate to her pain and frustration.

University of Johannesburg graduate performs fierce Zulu dance on stage, video makes SA beam with pride

University of Johannesburg graduate performs fierce Zulu dance on stage, video makes SA beam with pride

South Africa

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a young woman's graduation day went viral. The proud woman represented her Zulu culture on stage before the Dean conferred her with a degree.

Helen Zille predicts citizens will vote for DA and EFF at national elections if ANC disintegrates, SA divided

Helen Zille predicts citizens will vote for DA and EFF at national elections if ANC disintegrates, SA divided

Politics

3 years ago

In 2024, South Africa will have its national elections and Helen Zille said opposition parties stand a chance to claim more votes should the ANC self-sabotage.

Thabo Bester: Police search R12 million mansion fugitive used as hideout, SA shocked by pics of forensic team

Thabo Bester: Police search R12 million mansion fugitive used as hideout, SA shocked by pics of forensic team

South Africa

3 years ago

The police raided the last hideout of Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana. Thabo escaped from the Mangaung Prison and has been on the run since May 2022.

Prince Kaybee celebrates ending recording contract with Universal Music: "Now I have all this power"

Prince Kaybee celebrates ending recording contract with Universal Music: "Now I have all this power"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Prince Kaybee reflected on the freedom he has after parting ways with Universal Music. He engaged his Twitter followers about his decision to go independent.

Hilary Sekgota