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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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Video of chicken jumping out of tall building goes viral with 119 million views: "He believed he could fly"

Video of chicken jumping out of tall building goes viral with 119 million views: "He believed he could fly"

US

3 years ago

Tanker crashes on the N12 at Kliprivier bridge, video leaves SA in disbelief: "Something sinister is brewing"

Tanker crashes on the N12 at Kliprivier bridge, video leaves SA in disbelief: "Something sinister is brewing"

South Africa

3 years ago

Poll results show ANC will lose 20% votes if Ramaphosa resigns, SA split: "He's not going anywhere"

Poll results show ANC will lose 20% votes if Ramaphosa resigns, SA split: "He's not going anywhere"

South Africa

3 years ago

Video of helpful toddler washing dishes like a pro amazes internet users: "His future wife will be lucky"

Video of helpful toddler washing dishes like a pro amazes internet users: "His future wife will be lucky"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Former 'Real Goboza' presenter Sinazo Yolwa reveals her new girlfriend, Mzansi stunned: "So she's into girls?"

Former 'Real Goboza' presenter Sinazo Yolwa reveals her new girlfriend, Mzansi stunned: "So she's into girls?"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mashatile says he is prepared to step up as SA's deputy president, citizens react: "He must just forget"

Mashatile says he is prepared to step up as SA's deputy president, citizens react: "He must just forget"

Politics

3 years ago

29 Million South African citizens receive grants from Sassa, social media users shocked: "Well done, new dawn"

29 Million South African citizens receive grants from Sassa, social media users shocked: "Well done, new dawn"

South Africa

3 years ago

29 million South African citizens are receiving grants from Sassa every month. Social media users were shocked by the huge figure and many blamed unemployment.

Police confiscates dagga plants in the Western Cape, SA not impressed: "Waste of our country's resources"

Police confiscates dagga plants in the Western Cape, SA not impressed: "Waste of our country's resources"

South Africa

3 years ago

The police have confiscated dagga plants and bags worth thousands in the Western Cape. SA is not impressed by the busts and some said it's a waste of resources.

Gwede Mantashe says he's open-minded about the country's energy issues, SA reacts: "Certainly not a thinker"

Gwede Mantashe says he's open-minded about the country's energy issues, SA reacts: "Certainly not a thinker"

South Africa

3 years ago

Gwede Mantashe said he's not a coal fundamentalist and is open-minded about the energy issues facing the country. SA disagreed and said he's not a thinker.

Jolly B accuses Cassper Nyovest of copying his music style, Mzansi confused: "Who is this attention seeker?"

Jolly B accuses Cassper Nyovest of copying his music style, Mzansi confused: "Who is this attention seeker?"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Jolly B accused Cassper Nyovest of copying his style of music and expressed his anger on Instagram Live. Mzansi people said they have no idea who the rapper is.

Father finds clever way to look after baby when mother is away, people post mixed reactions: "Brilliant idea"

Father finds clever way to look after baby when mother is away, people post mixed reactions: "Brilliant idea"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A father found a clever way to look after his baby when the mother is away. People shared mixed opinions about the viral video and some said it was brilliant.

Khanyi Mbau meets 'Real Housewives of Dubai' castmate, SA amazed: "Winning in this life"

Khanyi Mbau meets 'Real Housewives of Dubai' castmate, SA amazed: "Winning in this life"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Khanyi Mbau met up with a castmate of the 'Real Housewives of Dubai' Chanel Ayan. SA was amazed by her posts of Instagram and people said she's winning in life.

Mörda shows off impressive moves in TikTok video, people love his vibe: "He kills these dances"

Mörda shows off impressive moves in TikTok video, people love his vibe: "He kills these dances"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mörda showed off his impressive footwork in a TikTok video. People on social media said they loved his unique style and how he always kills all dance moves.

Prince Harry reveals he killed 25 people in Afghanistan, SA reacts: "He's searching for enemies"

Prince Harry reveals he killed 25 people in Afghanistan, SA reacts: "He's searching for enemies"

Europe

3 years ago

Prince Harry revealed in his upcoming memoir that he killed 25 people while he was a soldier fighting in Afghanistan. SA people said he is looking for trouble.

David Mabuza's fate as deputy president uncertain as cabinet reshuffle looms, SA reacts: "Very lazy this one"

David Mabuza's fate as deputy president uncertain as cabinet reshuffle looms, SA reacts: "Very lazy this one"

Politics

3 years ago

David Mabuza's fate as the deputy president is uncertain because there is a cabinet reshuffle looming. SA reacted on social media and some said he is lazy.

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