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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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Video of Gogo Maweni holding a python around other snakes in Soweto bedroom creeps SA out: "Pure witchcraft"

Video of Gogo Maweni holding a python around other snakes in Soweto bedroom creeps SA out: "Pure witchcraft"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Woman exposes University of Venda of admissions corruption and posts texts of employee asking R 3 500 bribe

Woman exposes University of Venda of admissions corruption and posts texts of employee asking R 3 500 bribe

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Lindiwe Sisulu wants SA Tourism CFO investigated following R1bn Tottenham Hotspur deal saga, SA in disbelief

Lindiwe Sisulu wants SA Tourism CFO investigated following R1bn Tottenham Hotspur deal saga, SA in disbelief

South Africa

3 years ago

Burna Boy says Grammy's robbed him by awarding Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo for Best Global Music Performance

Burna Boy says Grammy's robbed him by awarding Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo for Best Global Music Performance

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi woman says uber driver begged her to drive herself to destination, SA peeps stunned: "Did he pay you?"

Mzansi woman says uber driver begged her to drive herself to destination, SA peeps stunned: "Did he pay you?"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Minnie Dlamini and Connie Chiume dazzle on cover of 'The Plug' magazine for contributions to film and television industry

Minnie Dlamini and Connie Chiume dazzle on cover of 'The Plug' magazine for contributions to film and television industry

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mlungu rugby player wows teammates and Mzansi with trendy amapiano dance moves in viral TikTok video

Mlungu rugby player wows teammates and Mzansi with trendy amapiano dance moves in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a white rugby player got over 430 000 views from South Africans who loved his vibe. People said his dance moves proved he was from Mzansi.

Mzansi man eager to get home to his family takes hilarious selfies from speeding cab, internet peeps stitches

Mzansi man eager to get home to his family takes hilarious selfies from speeding cab, internet peeps stitches

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man using an e-hailing service shared his funny ride experience with his Twitter followers and posted pictures. He later updated that he got home safely.

Afrikaans amapiano artist Meneer Cee makes waves online with vibey songs and remix of DJ Maphorisa’s ’Izolo'

Afrikaans amapiano artist Meneer Cee makes waves online with vibey songs and remix of DJ Maphorisa’s ’Izolo'

Celebrities

3 years ago

Meneer Cee is taking South Africa by storm with the uniqueness that he added to the popular music genre. The musician raps and sings amapiano songs in Afrikaans

Brave woman vlogging at MTN taxi rank in Johannesburg leaves Mzansi people worried: "Put your phone away"

Brave woman vlogging at MTN taxi rank in Johannesburg leaves Mzansi people worried: "Put your phone away"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman recorded a video with her cell phone at the MTN taxi in Johannesburg. Mzansi was concerned about her safety because the areas is known to be dangerous.

Man who wanted to study at Wits says bursary from University of Limpopo was his lucky break in touching post

Man who wanted to study at Wits says bursary from University of Limpopo was his lucky break in touching post

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man wrote a beautiful thread on Twitter about how his life changed when he was awarded a bursary to attend university without applying and R10 in his pocket.

Cheetah walks into Mzansi resort with guests inside in viral clip: "Would have screamed out my lungs"

Cheetah walks into Mzansi resort with guests inside in viral clip: "Would have screamed out my lungs"

South Africa

3 years ago

A cheetah casually walked into a resort with guests inside and the TikTok video is going viral. Mzansi people said they would have screamed their lungs out.

Vusi Ma R5's daughter breaks down in tears at funeral, asks hitman if money was worth it in painful video

Vusi Ma R5's daughter breaks down in tears at funeral, asks hitman if money was worth it in painful video

Celebrities

3 years ago

Vusi Ma R5's daughter gave a heartbreaking speech at the Barcadi pioneer's funeral. The TikTok video went viral and Mzansi was moved by the girl's tribute.

Musa Khawula alleges Tshepi Vundla stole Idols SA judge JR from Ayanda Thabethe more than 13 years ago

Musa Khawula alleges Tshepi Vundla stole Idols SA judge JR from Ayanda Thabethe more than 13 years ago

Celebrities

3 years ago

Musa Khawula revealed on an episode on his YouTube channel that Tshepi Vundla stole JR's phone number from his girlfriend Ayanda Thabethe's phone 13 years ago.

Toddler covers herself and infant brother with bum cream and gets caught in adorable viral TikTok video

Toddler covers herself and infant brother with bum cream and gets caught in adorable viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A little girl was busted playing around with bum cream that she applied to her face and her baby brother's. The TikTok video got thousands of views and likes.

Hilary Sekgota