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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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'Kings of Jo'Burg' star Connie Ferguson shows off ripped body and six-pack in Instagram workout video

'Kings of Jo'Burg' star Connie Ferguson shows off ripped body and six-pack in Instagram workout video

Celebrities

3 years ago

Video of 6-month-old baby wrestling a puppy that wants to play stuns the internet: "The boy is strong as hell"

Video of 6-month-old baby wrestling a puppy that wants to play stuns the internet: "The boy is strong as hell"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Heartwarming video of Mzansi man proposing at shopping mall leaves people online in tears

Heartwarming video of Mzansi man proposing at shopping mall leaves people online in tears

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Panyaza Lesufi urges new Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Amad to focus service delivery, SA reacts

Panyaza Lesufi urges new Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Amad to focus service delivery, SA reacts

Politics

3 years ago

Royal AM Andile Mpisane trains hard in gym ahead of match, with Chiefs SA reacts: "I feel sorry for amakhosi"

Royal AM Andile Mpisane trains hard in gym ahead of match, with Chiefs SA reacts: "I feel sorry for amakhosi"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thapelo Amad from Al Jama-ah party becomes new mayor of Johannesburg, replacing Mpho Phalatse, SA reacts

Thapelo Amad from Al Jama-ah party becomes new mayor of Johannesburg, replacing Mpho Phalatse, SA reacts

Politics

3 years ago

Curvy nurse trends on Twitter for body-hugging pictures that left men drooling: “Time for my yearly checkup”

Curvy nurse trends on Twitter for body-hugging pictures that left men drooling: “Time for my yearly checkup”

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A nurse was a trending topic on Twitter after her pictures, revealing her curvy body, went viral. Men were eager to check in at the hospital where she works.

Driver's licence: Eastern Cape woman celebrates passing her driving test with funny pictures on Twitter

Driver's licence: Eastern Cape woman celebrates passing her driving test with funny pictures on Twitter

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

An Eastern Cape woman was happy she got her driver's licence and took a lot of pictures flaunting the card everywhere she went. Her Twitter post went viral.

Mzansi woman who only eats once a day inspires people with impressive weight loss on Twitter

Mzansi woman who only eats once a day inspires people with impressive weight loss on Twitter

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A woman is sharing her weight loss journey with people on Twitter and her remarkable results left them in awe. She posted that within 5 days she lost 4.4 kg.

Dramatic parents hold funeral for pet fish to help grieving daughter in hilarious TikTok video

Dramatic parents hold funeral for pet fish to help grieving daughter in hilarious TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of caring parents supporting their daughter after the death of a fish went viral. People were impressed by their parenting skills and vibey energy.

Man catches thief stealing his tyre red-handed in viral video, internet in disbelief: "Most polite thief ever"

Man catches thief stealing his tyre red-handed in viral video, internet in disbelief: "Most polite thief ever"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of a man using a lug wrench to remove a tyre from a car that's not his left social media shocked. The owner of the car caught him on camera in action.

Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba justifies her ruling style, SA reacts: “You’re the voice of the poor”

Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba justifies her ruling style, SA reacts: “You’re the voice of the poor”

South Africa

3 years ago

Dr Phophi Ramathuba defended her leadership style in an interview with Radio 702. The Health MEC said her main priority is to protect the lives of patients.

Eskom announces stage 5 loadshedding, SA citizens furious on social media: "This is utterly ridiculous"

Eskom announces stage 5 loadshedding, SA citizens furious on social media: "This is utterly ridiculous"

South Africa

3 years ago

Eskom released a statement saying loadsheding will be ramped up to Stage 5 on Thursday morning. The power company received backlash from SA citizens online.

Young boy with heart of gold uses pocket money to buy groceries for needy woman, Mzansi applauds

Young boy with heart of gold uses pocket money to buy groceries for needy woman, Mzansi applauds

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Facebook post about a young man being charitable by buying groceries for a needy woman went viral. People were touched by his good-deed and praised him.

Mzansi man proudly shows off his wife on their 5th wedding anniversary: “Always put your partner first”

Mzansi man proudly shows off his wife on their 5th wedding anniversary: “Always put your partner first”

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Mzansi man took to Facebook to celebrate being married to his lovely wife and posted pictures of his family to thousands of people. He shared some wise words.

Hilary Sekgota