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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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ICC arrest warrant for Putin leads SA to consult legally ahead of BRICS summit, citizens split

ICC arrest warrant for Putin leads SA to consult legally ahead of BRICS summit, citizens split

South Africa

3 years ago

Mpofu says Downer must be jailed if found guilty of leaking Zuma's document, SA weighs in

Mpofu says Downer must be jailed if found guilty of leaking Zuma's document, SA weighs in

South Africa

3 years ago

J'Something writes moving message to wife Cordelia Godi on 8th wedding anniversary, SA swoons

J'Something writes moving message to wife Cordelia Godi on 8th wedding anniversary, SA swoons

Celebrities

3 years ago

Angry girlfriend destroys boyfriend's shack with shovel, viral TikTok video shocks SA

Angry girlfriend destroys boyfriend's shack with shovel, viral TikTok video shocks SA

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

SA Madala performs smooth jazz dance, viral TikTok video gives people nostalgia

SA Madala performs smooth jazz dance, viral TikTok video gives people nostalgia

South Africa

3 years ago

Little girl cuts sleeping dad's hair and glues it on bald doll, funny TikTok video gets 30 million views

Little girl cuts sleeping dad's hair and glues it on bald doll, funny TikTok video gets 30 million views

Europe

3 years ago

Dubai man in an apartment full of banknotes leaves netizens begging for money, TikTok video gets 20M views

Dubai man in an apartment full of banknotes leaves netizens begging for money, TikTok video gets 20M views

World

3 years ago

A Dubai rich man flaunting his hard cash in a TikTok video made people very envious on the platform. He went viral, and millions of people wanted his money.

Pearl Thusi fights back trolls claiming she's pretty due to light skin and: "Self-hate is the ugly thing here"

Pearl Thusi fights back trolls claiming she's pretty due to light skin and: "Self-hate is the ugly thing here"

Celebrities

3 years ago

South Africans defended Pearl Thusi against Twitter trolls who claimed the actress is only beautiful because she is light-skinned and has nice curly hair.

Nhlanhla Mafu reveals snippet of boyfriend, posts pic holding hands with mysterious man on Instagram

Nhlanhla Mafu reveals snippet of boyfriend, posts pic holding hands with mysterious man on Instagram

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nhlanhla Mafu teased her Instagram followers and posted a picture holding hands with her mysterious boyfriend. The singer was celebrating her 45th birthday.

Jessica Nkosi confirms her marriage with TK Dlamini, posts 2 pictures flaunting huge wedding ring

Jessica Nkosi confirms her marriage with TK Dlamini, posts 2 pictures flaunting huge wedding ring

Celebrities

3 years ago

Jessica Nkosi and TK Dlamini got married in December and the actress decided to break her silence on her relationship. She shared Instagram three pictures.

Bosasa liquidator Cloete Murray injured, son shot dead in alleged hit in Midrand, SA horrified

Bosasa liquidator Cloete Murray injured, son shot dead in alleged hit in Midrand, SA horrified

South Africa

3 years ago

Prominent Bosasa and Gupta company liquidator Cloete Murray was shot during a bold attack at the Engen Big Bird 1 Stop, in Midrand at the Newroad off-ramp.

Sophie Ndaba's ex-husband Max Lichaba quits chesa nyama business to become a pastor, SA impressed

Sophie Ndaba's ex-husband Max Lichaba quits chesa nyama business to become a pastor, SA impressed

Celebrities

3 years ago

Sophie Ndaba's ex Max Lichaba has chosen to pursue his pastoral calling and thus will be leaving the kwa Lichaba restaurant business that's located in Soweto.

Video of Lucas Radebe carrying baby on his back while juggling soccer ball goes viral

Video of Lucas Radebe carrying baby on his back while juggling soccer ball goes viral

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lucas Radebe went viral after he spend quality time with his baby while the mom was away. The legendary soccer player also showed off his juggling skills.

Lerato Kganyago breaks silence about being bullied by late Kuli Roberts, SA weighs in: "Always a victim"

Lerato Kganyago breaks silence about being bullied by late Kuli Roberts, SA weighs in: "Always a victim"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lerato Kganyago revealed on Instagram Live that she was emotionally abused for years by the late journalist Kuli Roberts and celebrity blogger Musa Khawula.

Vibey female family members jump on the 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge, TikTok video gets 955K views

Vibey female family members jump on the 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge, TikTok video gets 955K views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Four female family members took part in the 'Kilimanjaro' viral dance challenge and killed it. Their TikTok video went viral and netizens rated their moves.

Hilary Sekgota