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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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Minnie Dlamini says she's dropping Jones surname and returning to maiden name, SA reacts: "On to the next one"

Minnie Dlamini says she's dropping Jones surname and returning to maiden name, SA reacts: "On to the next one"

Celebrities

3 years ago

AKA Kiernan Forbes: Nota speaks on rapper's suspicious murder, fans decide to investigate Durban CCTV footage

AKA Kiernan Forbes: Nota speaks on rapper's suspicious murder, fans decide to investigate Durban CCTV footage

Celebrities

3 years ago

Terrifying video of man sitting in snake pit of pythons at reptile zoo goes TikTok viral with 11 million views

Terrifying video of man sitting in snake pit of pythons at reptile zoo goes TikTok viral with 11 million views

US

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest and Kabza de Small teases new music, SA drags the song: "Beat spoilt by the friendly ghost"

Cassper Nyovest and Kabza de Small teases new music, SA drags the song: "Beat spoilt by the friendly ghost"

Celebrities

3 years ago

AKA: DJ Zinhle breaks her social media silence, posts touching pictures and video of Kiernan and Kairo Forbes

AKA: DJ Zinhle breaks her social media silence, posts touching pictures and video of Kiernan and Kairo Forbes

Celebrities

3 years ago

Woman shares 5 businesses people can start with R500 or less in viral video, Mzansi grateful: "Great tips"

Woman shares 5 businesses people can start with R500 or less in viral video, Mzansi grateful: "Great tips"

Money

3 years ago

AKA, DJ Sumbody and Vusi Ma R5 are celebrities that have been killed in tragic shootings in last 4 months

AKA, DJ Sumbody and Vusi Ma R5 are celebrities that have been killed in tragic shootings in last 4 months

Celebrities

3 years ago

AKA, DJ Sumbody and Vusi Ma R5's shootings have disturbed South Africans because they died brutally and the police have not arrested any suspects as of yet.

AKA Kiernan Forbes: Video of DJ Zinhle and Oskido arriving at gunned down rapper's home in Johannesburg

AKA Kiernan Forbes: Video of DJ Zinhle and Oskido arriving at gunned down rapper's home in Johannesburg

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle and Oskido went to pay their respects at AKA's home in Bryanston Johannesburg. Zinhle has a 7-year-old daughter with the rapper named Kairo Forbes.

AKA's shooting: Nelli Tembe's father Moses Tembe says family is devastated by rapper's death, Mzansi sceptical

AKA's shooting: Nelli Tembe's father Moses Tembe says family is devastated by rapper's death, Mzansi sceptical

Celebrities

3 years ago

Moses Tembe broke his silence on AKA's death and said he was pained by the brutal killing. The business asked for privacy as some people are suspecting him.

AKA: Nadia Nakai rumoured to be pregnant with Kiernan Forbes' baby, fans post speculations on Twitter

AKA: Nadia Nakai rumoured to be pregnant with Kiernan Forbes' baby, fans post speculations on Twitter

Celebrities

3 years ago

Twitter users spread gossip that Nadia Nakai is pregnant after news broke that Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was gunned down with his friend in Durban on Friday night.

AKA: Julius Malema and Fikile Mbalula react to Kiernan Forbes' death: "What's happening to our artists?"

AKA: Julius Malema and Fikile Mbalula react to Kiernan Forbes' death: "What's happening to our artists?"

Celebrities

3 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters extended their condolences to AKA's family after his untimely passing. Julius Malema and Fikile Mbalula posted about his death.

TikTok video of toddler dancing to 'Jerusalema' wearing her mom's clothes and heels gets 1.6 million views

TikTok video of toddler dancing to 'Jerusalema' wearing her mom's clothes and heels gets 1.6 million views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A little girl dressed in grownup clothes went viral on TikTok. She looked like a rich and sophisticated lady and showed of her vibey dance moves in the video.

Boy's rap video interrupted by goat on the loose in rural area, SA dead with laughter: "Tbo Touch Jnr"

Boy's rap video interrupted by goat on the loose in rural area, SA dead with laughter: "Tbo Touch Jnr"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A boy's rap video was interrupted by a goat that broke loose from its enclosure in the rural area. SA was dead with laughter and compared him to Tbo Touch.

RIP AKA: Kiernan Forbes' family releases a statement confirming his death, SA devastated: "Gone too soon"

RIP AKA: Kiernan Forbes' family releases a statement confirming his death, SA devastated: "Gone too soon"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lynn and Tony Forbes acknowledged the passing of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes on social media. Also, the family asked the public for privacy while they mourn his death.

AKA Kiernan Forbes gunned down with former manager Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane outside club in Durban

AKA Kiernan Forbes gunned down with former manager Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane outside club in Durban

Celebrities

3 years ago

AKA Jarryd Forbes was killed in a drive-by shooting in Durban with his longtime friend and chef Tebello Tibz Motsoane on Friday night before a club appearance.

Hilary Sekgota