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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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Pabi Cooper gets love from US rapper BIA and posts screenshot of DM on Instagram, SA peeps stunned

Pabi Cooper gets love from US rapper BIA and posts screenshot of DM on Instagram, SA peeps stunned

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mabuza to remain deputy president as Ramaphosa rejects his resignation, SA reacts: Keep your enemies closer"

Mabuza to remain deputy president as Ramaphosa rejects his resignation, SA reacts: Keep your enemies closer"

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF says Ramaphosa is not fit to speak at SONA and promises to interrupt, SA reacts: "Stop these hooligans"

EFF says Ramaphosa is not fit to speak at SONA and promises to interrupt, SA reacts: "Stop these hooligans"

Politics

3 years ago

Kanye West says he's moving to South Africa in fake trending video, people excited: "Bring own electricity"

Kanye West says he's moving to South Africa in fake trending video, people excited: "Bring own electricity"

Celebrities

3 years ago

3 SA Tourism board members quit after public's outcry over R1bn Tottenham Hotspur deal, SA reacts: "Sickening"

3 SA Tourism board members quit after public's outcry over R1bn Tottenham Hotspur deal, SA reacts: "Sickening"

South Africa

3 years ago

Dr Malinga pays tribute to Vusi Ma R5 with fire bacardi performance at memorial service in Mabopane Pretoria

Dr Malinga pays tribute to Vusi Ma R5 with fire bacardi performance at memorial service in Mabopane Pretoria

Celebrities

3 years ago

TUT student found dead in Pretoria campus residence with stab wounds, SA angered: "Stop this femicide carnage"

TUT student found dead in Pretoria campus residence with stab wounds, SA angered: "Stop this femicide carnage"

South Africa

3 years ago

Ntokozo Xaba was allegedly stabbed to death, and her ex-boyfriend was taken in by the police in Pretoria on the suspicion of committing the horrific murder.

Mzansi bridal couple demands guests to pay R450 each to attend wedding at Stellenbosch wine farm, SA stunned

Mzansi bridal couple demands guests to pay R450 each to attend wedding at Stellenbosch wine farm, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man posted on Twitter that his friends who were getting married wanted him to pay for a seat and food at their wedding. The Twitter thread sparked a debate.

Video of vibey wedding party dancing trends on social media, SA peeps shower the group with compliments

Video of vibey wedding party dancing trends on social media, SA peeps shower the group with compliments

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A bride and groom had the most epic wedding party that went viral on TikTok. Their video got over 1.2 million views and people loved their fancy dance moves.

Video of old lady with rat trapped in her clothes panics while standing in a queue: "I would simply die"

Video of old lady with rat trapped in her clothes panics while standing in a queue: "I would simply die"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video of an old lady who felt something crawling in her clothes went viral. The clip got over 26.4 million views and the clip spooked TikTokkers.

TikTok video of Mzansi man with strong knees performing impressive dance moves at groove in tight jeans

TikTok video of Mzansi man with strong knees performing impressive dance moves at groove in tight jeans

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A viral TikTok video of a gent dancing at a club got Mzansi people feeling his vibe. The video got close to 700K views and people could stop watching the clip.

Video of parents teaching little daughter affirmations leaves Mzansi feeling broody: "Confident baby girl"

Video of parents teaching little daughter affirmations leaves Mzansi feeling broody: "Confident baby girl"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of an adorable little girl saying her affirmations was posted on Twitter by her father and it trended on the timeline. Mzansi loved the wholesome video.

Eskom says loadshedding is necessary in protecting the national grid, SA angered by the explanation

Eskom says loadshedding is necessary in protecting the national grid, SA angered by the explanation

South Africa

3 years ago

Eskom posted on social media explaining why loadshedding is being implemented in South Africa and the power utility received negative feedback in the comments.

Former 'Uzalo' actress Baby Cele reveals she divorced Thabo Maloka 2 years ago, SA stunned by level of privacy

Former 'Uzalo' actress Baby Cele reveals she divorced Thabo Maloka 2 years ago, SA stunned by level of privacy

Celebrities

3 years ago

Baby Cele announced that she split form her businessman husband and is no longer in pain because she has experience. The actress said this is her third divorce.

DJ Maphorisa visits primary school in Pretoria and happy students perform lit dance with amapiano star

DJ Maphorisa visits primary school in Pretoria and happy students perform lit dance with amapiano star

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Maphorisa donated some supplies at Entokozweni primary in Pretoria and was applauded on social media by Mzansi. The amapiano star also entertained the kids

Hilary Sekgota