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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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'RHOD': Sbahle Mpisane rumoured to be Annie's husband Kgolo Mthembu's side chick

'RHOD': Sbahle Mpisane rumoured to be Annie's husband Kgolo Mthembu's side chick

Celebrities

3 years ago

National Shutdown: Malema says EFF won't be intimidated after court grants interdict, SA divided

National Shutdown: Malema says EFF won't be intimidated after court grants interdict, SA divided

South Africa

3 years ago

5 Videos of school students that killed amapiano, Bacardi and Kilimanjaro dances and went TikTok viral

5 Videos of school students that killed amapiano, Bacardi and Kilimanjaro dances and went TikTok viral

South Africa

3 years ago

Mathematics teacher's division lesson in Sesotho goes viral and 4 other dedicated teachers that won SA's heart

Mathematics teacher's division lesson in Sesotho goes viral and 4 other dedicated teachers that won SA's heart

South Africa

3 years ago

Pretoria girl in adorable tutu wows SA with Bacardi dance, TikTok video gets 100K views

Pretoria girl in adorable tutu wows SA with Bacardi dance, TikTok video gets 100K views

South Africa

3 years ago

Woman grows natural 4C hair past her shoulders, flaunts healthy and strong inches in TikTok video

Woman grows natural 4C hair past her shoulders, flaunts healthy and strong inches in TikTok video

Africa

3 years ago

Durban man who killed intruder that stabbed him faces murder charge, SA in disbelief

Durban man who killed intruder that stabbed him faces murder charge, SA in disbelief

South Africa

3 years ago

A homeowner from Phoenix, Durban faces a murder charge after shooting an alleged robbery suspect who stabbed him in his yard. The owner was badly injured.

Search for loose lioness in Pretoria continues, authorities urge public to remain calm

Search for loose lioness in Pretoria continues, authorities urge public to remain calm

South Africa

3 years ago

A lioness is on the loose on the border of Gauteng and the North West. The authorities are conducting operations to track and safely retrieve the wild animal.

Video of Cape Town man riding bicycle with dog sitting on his back amuses SA

Video of Cape Town man riding bicycle with dog sitting on his back amuses SA

South Africa

3 years ago

A dog owner took his dog on a bicycle ride in the streets of Woodstock in Cape Town. The video of them catching the cool summer breeze went viral on TikTok.

Xhosa dad gossips about daughter who attends Curro and can't speak home language

Xhosa dad gossips about daughter who attends Curro and can't speak home language

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One father roasted his daughter, who could not speak isiXhosa. The TikTok video sparked debate, and people said he was responsible for teaching her the language

2 Sotho men slay 'Stimela' dance challenge carrying blankets and sticks in gumboots

2 Sotho men slay 'Stimela' dance challenge carrying blankets and sticks in gumboots

South Africa

3 years ago

A TikTok video of men from Lesotho doing the 'Stimela' dance challenge got a lot of engagement on the internet. The gents represented their Basotho culture.

Pretoria school girl kills Bacardi dance in front of peers outside State Theatre

Pretoria school girl kills Bacardi dance in front of peers outside State Theatre

South Africa

3 years ago

A TikTok of school girl's Bacardi moves had many people impressed. SA social media users complimented the Pretoria teenager's lit dancing at the State Theatre.

SA woman surprises mom after year-long US trip, heartwarming reunion goes TikTok viral

SA woman surprises mom after year-long US trip, heartwarming reunion goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A young woman who was in the United States of America came returned to South Africa and surprised her mother. Her mother was in emotional and extremely happy.

Lindiwe Sisulu plans to resign as MP after Ramaphosa removed her from Cabinet, SA weigh in

Lindiwe Sisulu plans to resign as MP after Ramaphosa removed her from Cabinet, SA weigh in

South Africa

3 years ago

Former tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu has informed the ANC parliamentary caucus of her plans to resign as an MP. Sisulu was axed from the national executive.

Thando Thabethe posts trailer of new BET reality show Unstoppable Thabooty, SA hyped

Thando Thabethe posts trailer of new BET reality show Unstoppable Thabooty, SA hyped

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thando Thabethe's reality TV show will be premiering on BET in April and she dropped a trailer on Instagram. Celebrities and fans are excited for the show.

Hilary Sekgota