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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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Video of SA school girl's 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge called "demonic", TikTok clip of performance scares people

Video of SA school girl's 'Kilimanjaro' dance challenge called "demonic", TikTok clip of performance scares people

South Africa

3 years ago

Beautiful female mathematics teacher goes TikTok viral for division lesson in Sesotho

Beautiful female mathematics teacher goes TikTok viral for division lesson in Sesotho

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Thuso Mbedu attends Elton John's Oscars party that raised $9 million for AIDS, posts pictures on Instagram

Thuso Mbedu attends Elton John's Oscars party that raised $9 million for AIDS, posts pictures on Instagram

Celebrities

3 years ago

'Skeem Saam' actor Thabiso Molokomme wins Best Actor at the Royal Soapie Awards, SA spilt

'Skeem Saam' actor Thabiso Molokomme wins Best Actor at the Royal Soapie Awards, SA spilt

TV Shows

3 years ago

Musa Khawula dragged for insulting AKA and DJ Zinhle's daughter Kairo Forbes: "Leave the child out of it"

Musa Khawula dragged for insulting AKA and DJ Zinhle's daughter Kairo Forbes: "Leave the child out of it"

Celebrities

3 years ago

SA gogo kills 'Bhebha' dance challenge with grandson in viral TikTok video, Mzansi gives rave reviews

SA gogo kills 'Bhebha' dance challenge with grandson in viral TikTok video, Mzansi gives rave reviews

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

SA mom gives son taste of his own medicine and throws tantrum at grocery store, video amuses SA

SA mom gives son taste of his own medicine and throws tantrum at grocery store, video amuses SA

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

One woman taught her son a valuable lesson and mirrored his disrespectful behaviour at the grocery store. Other moms on TikTok praised the hilarious woman.

Video of apartments in white-only Afrikaner separatist town Orania impresses SA: "They proved a point"

Video of apartments in white-only Afrikaner separatist town Orania impresses SA: "They proved a point"

South Africa

3 years ago

A TikTok clip giving an inside look at the town of Orania in the Northern Cape has gone viral. The town appeared clean and well-run, and Mzansi applauded online

Pretoria woman performs Bacardi dance for mourners at funeral after tears in TikTok video

Pretoria woman performs Bacardi dance for mourners at funeral after tears in TikTok video

South Africa

3 years ago

A young lady entertained mourners with a lit Bacardi dance at a funeral, and the TikTok video went viral. The vibey lady's behaviour left Mzansi people stunned.

Andile Ncube writes baby mama Rosette Ncwana a heartfelt message, SA swoons

Andile Ncube writes baby mama Rosette Ncwana a heartfelt message, SA swoons

Celebrities

3 years ago

Andile Ncube wished his ex girlfriend and the mother of his children Rosette Mogomotsi Ncwana a happy birthday. SA people said the coparents are still in love.

Limpopo High school student arrested after he faked own kidnapping to extort R7 000 from parents

Limpopo High school student arrested after he faked own kidnapping to extort R7 000 from parents

South Africa

3 years ago

A high school pupil was will appear in court on Monday after he was arrested for faking his own kidnapping. The boy was trying to extort money from his parents.

Nadia Nakai shattered by Costa Titch's passing, questions God in Twitter posts: "Death please stop"

Nadia Nakai shattered by Costa Titch's passing, questions God in Twitter posts: "Death please stop"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nadia Nakai reacted to Costa Titch's death on social media and said she is confused by the spade of deaths that has hit the entertainment industry lately.

Costa Titch family releases a statement after rapper's collapse: "Death has tragically knocked at our door"

Costa Titch family releases a statement after rapper's collapse: "Death has tragically knocked at our door"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Rapper Costa Titch has died and his family confirmed it. The 28-year-old rapper collapsed while performing at the Ultra Music Festival at Nasrec on Saturday.

SA woman rebuilds RDP house into stunning mansion, TikTok video of transformation goes viral

SA woman rebuilds RDP house into stunning mansion, TikTok video of transformation goes viral

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A woman from Kwa-Zulu Natal turned her humble home into a big house. She posted the video showing the remodelling of the house on TikTok and Mzansi was awed.

Video of Costa Titch collapsing on stage at the Johannesburg Ultra Music Festival trends: " So heartbreaking"

Video of Costa Titch collapsing on stage at the Johannesburg Ultra Music Festival trends: " So heartbreaking"

Celebrities

3 years ago

A video of Costa Titch performing and collapsing on stage has went viral on social media after reports of his sudden death. The event venue was with a crowd.

Hilary Sekgota