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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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ANC MP arrested on the suspicion of murdering his wife, SA reacts: "Criminal enterprise"

ANC MP arrested on the suspicion of murdering his wife, SA reacts: "Criminal enterprise"

South Africa

3 years ago

Mzansi family of dancers wows the internet with 2 million viral TikTok video: "Can’t stop watching this"

Mzansi family of dancers wows the internet with 2 million viral TikTok video: "Can’t stop watching this"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Steenhuizen criticises ANC leaders for leading country to energy crisis, SA reacts: "Need things to change"

Steenhuizen criticises ANC leaders for leading country to energy crisis, SA reacts: "Need things to change"

Politics

3 years ago

Amanda du-Pont and Shawn Rodriguez finalise their divorce, Mzansi reacts: "Marriage is hard work"

Amanda du-Pont and Shawn Rodriguez finalise their divorce, Mzansi reacts: "Marriage is hard work"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Video of a girl with beautiful natural and long hair leaves people jealous: "Give me a little bit"

Video of a girl with beautiful natural and long hair leaves people jealous: "Give me a little bit"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Proud teachers congratulate a matric learner who passed with 6 distinctions in heartwarming video

Proud teachers congratulate a matric learner who passed with 6 distinctions in heartwarming video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Video of cockroach-infested house makes people's skin crawl, Mzansi: "Even my brain feels itchy"

Video of cockroach-infested house makes people's skin crawl, Mzansi: "Even my brain feels itchy"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a house being fumigated by pest control went viral with over 600 000 views. The countless cockroaches creeped out many people who watched.

Nando's gets roasted by Mzansi for using a woman's video without crediting her: "Pay her or it's exploitation"

Nando's gets roasted by Mzansi for using a woman's video without crediting her: "Pay her or it's exploitation"

South Africa

3 years ago

Mzansi advocated for a content creator who was exploited by Nando's. The company posted her video on their Twitter page and they didn't acknowledge or pay her.

Baby with hulk strength picks up ottoman in viral TikTok video with 1.4 million views: "Give him some weights"

Baby with hulk strength picks up ottoman in viral TikTok video with 1.4 million views: "Give him some weights"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

TikTok users were in disbelief when they saw a video of a strong baby appear on their time. The US baby looked like a true heavyweight champion with great form.

TikTok video of drunk cow that can barely walk has Mzansi laughing

TikTok video of drunk cow that can barely walk has Mzansi laughing

South Africa

3 years ago

A TikTok video of a drunk cow stumbling around has Mzansi in tears laughing at this rare sighting. The video is going around on Twitter too and has many views.

Top matric achiever from Limpopo says he struggled with depression, SA reacts: "Hard work and dedication pay"

Top matric achiever from Limpopo says he struggled with depression, SA reacts: "Hard work and dedication pay"

Education

3 years ago

Moeletsi Tladi is one of the top matric achievers and said for year 2022, and he said his family had to sacrifice a lot, so he could pass with flying colours.

Babes Wodumo rumoured to be banned from attending Mampintsha's mom's funeral, SA reacts: "So much drama"

Babes Wodumo rumoured to be banned from attending Mampintsha's mom's funeral, SA reacts: "So much drama"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Babes Wodumo will allegedly be absent from Zamanguni Gumede's funeral taking place on Saturday in KwaZulu-Natal. The family said Babes aggravated her health.

Video of Mzansi women getting hijacked leaves social media users horrified: "Were probably watched for days"

Video of Mzansi women getting hijacked leaves social media users horrified: "Were probably watched for days"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of two women getting hijacked in front of their home went viral on TikTok. Mzansi people posted comments about the increasing crime in South Africa.

Man works on a riddle to figure out dream girl's number, internet share mixed reactions: "It’s not worth it"

Man works on a riddle to figure out dream girl's number, internet share mixed reactions: "It’s not worth it"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman who wanted to be courted gave the man pursuing her a riddle to solve. Her note trended on Twitter and many people were interested in the love story.

Pics of The Spade Hotel in Khayelitsha attracts many customers but Mzansi people worried about the crime

Pics of The Spade Hotel in Khayelitsha attracts many customers but Mzansi people worried about the crime

South Africa

3 years ago

The Spade Hotel in Khayelitsha got mixed reviews on Twitter after pictures of the establishment were posted on the timeline, many said it's in a dangerous area.

Hilary Sekgota