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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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Sithelo Shozi takes Shauwn Mkhize and Andile Mpisane to court for child abduction, SA stunned: "Full of drama"

Sithelo Shozi takes Shauwn Mkhize and Andile Mpisane to court for child abduction, SA stunned: "Full of drama"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DA calls citizens to protest against loadshedding and electricity price hike, SA says: "The ANC doesn't care"

DA calls citizens to protest against loadshedding and electricity price hike, SA says: "The ANC doesn't care"

Politics

3 years ago

Muzi Zuma slams Khanyi Mbau for saying the sangoma practice is now a trend, Mzansi Split: "Khanyi is right"

Muzi Zuma slams Khanyi Mbau for saying the sangoma practice is now a trend, Mzansi Split: "Khanyi is right"

Celebrities

3 years ago

5 Times Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Praise served couple goals with their wholesome relationship

5 Times Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Praise served couple goals with their wholesome relationship

Celebrities

3 years ago

Woman throws bucket of water on cheating husband after searching his phone, SA reacts: "Good acting well done"

Woman throws bucket of water on cheating husband after searching his phone, SA reacts: "Good acting well done"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Lori Harvey and Damson Idris confirm their relationship, internet stunned: "She has the JLO spirit"

Lori Harvey and Damson Idris confirm their relationship, internet stunned: "She has the JLO spirit"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Ndavi Nokeri serves stunning Miss Universe looks ahead of anticipated pageant in US

Ndavi Nokeri serves stunning Miss Universe looks ahead of anticipated pageant in US

Celebrities

3 years ago

Miss SA Ndavi Nokeri will be taking part in the Miss Universe pageant and shared stunning looks on her Instagram page ahead of the main event, which SA loved.

Mzansi family strikes again singing their unique birthday song after going viral a month ago

Mzansi family strikes again singing their unique birthday song after going viral a month ago

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Mzansi family posted another lit video on TikTok after they went viral for singing their unique happy birthday song. They were celebrating a 59-year-old.

Eskom's looming 18% tariff hike frustrates many South Africans: "A revolution is needed"

Eskom's looming 18% tariff hike frustrates many South Africans: "A revolution is needed"

South Africa

3 years ago

Eskom's looming 18% tariff hike has frustrated many South African citizens amid the loadshedding crisis. People said a revolution is needed to change things.

Mzansi gogo turns 100 and moves social media with angelic voice: "Long live to this African queen"

Mzansi gogo turns 100 and moves social media with angelic voice: "Long live to this African queen"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Mzansi gogo turned 100 years old and moved social media with her angelic voice. People loved her beautiful singing and wished her many more years of life.

Videos of Shauwn Mkhize partying on day of bloody robbery at her mansion, Mzansi stunned: "Go big or go home"

Videos of Shauwn Mkhize partying on day of bloody robbery at her mansion, Mzansi stunned: "Go big or go home"

Celebrities

3 years ago

A video shows Shauwn Mkhize partying at an all-white event on the day of a bloody robbery at her mansion. Mzansi was stunned and they said she's living large.

Man chopping cabbage wants to report neighbour braaing in January for air pollution, Mzansi in tears

Man chopping cabbage wants to report neighbour braaing in January for air pollution, Mzansi in tears

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man busy chopping cabbage said he wants to report his neighbour for having a braai in January. He claimed he was polluting the air and Mzansi was in tears.

'SETE': Moonchild Sanelly rejected by K.O and Young Stunna to remix song, Mzansi pleased: "Thank God"

'SETE': Moonchild Sanelly rejected by K.O and Young Stunna to remix song, Mzansi pleased: "Thank God"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Moonchild Sanelly was rejected by K.O and Young Stunna for the 'SETE' remix. Mzansi people on social media were happy and many said their music flows don't gel.

Akon and Tbo Touch meet after US star misses CPT club appearance, amuses Mzansi

Akon and Tbo Touch meet after US star misses CPT club appearance, amuses Mzansi

Celebrities

3 years ago

Akon and Tbo Touch met after the US star missed his club appearance in Cape Town. Mzansi was amused by the video of the two and many commented on Akon's outfit.

Zakes Bantwini's father dies, Nandi Madida and celebs comforts him: "You were a great son to him my love"

Zakes Bantwini's father dies, Nandi Madida and celebs comforts him: "You were a great son to him my love"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zakes Bantwini's father passed away and his wife Nandi Madida and other celebs comforted him on social media. Nandi said she loved him and he was a great son.

Hilary Sekgota