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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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Eskom increases loadshedding to Stage 4, SA angered: "Purely deliberate"

Eskom increases loadshedding to Stage 4, SA angered: "Purely deliberate"

South Africa

3 years ago

Hyundai helps customers pronounce its name with new advert, Mzansi reacts: "I call it "Hun-day"

Hyundai helps customers pronounce its name with new advert, Mzansi reacts: "I call it "Hun-day"

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

Mampintsha's funeral: KZN government pledges to cover half of costs, SA split: "Another strategy of looting"

Mampintsha's funeral: KZN government pledges to cover half of costs, SA split: "Another strategy of looting"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Oskido makes fun of DJ Maphorisa's drinking habits in funny TikTok video, Mzansi tickled: "Retirement is fun"

Oskido makes fun of DJ Maphorisa's drinking habits in funny TikTok video, Mzansi tickled: "Retirement is fun"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Video of little girl crying while getting her hair braided causes social media outcry: "This is punishment"

Video of little girl crying while getting her hair braided causes social media outcry: "This is punishment"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Top 10 South African songs of 2022 with most streams, amapiano maintains its dominance

Top 10 South African songs of 2022 with most streams, amapiano maintains its dominance

Music

3 years ago

Eskom estimates R20bn net loss, SA reacts: "Why don't they privatize?"

Eskom estimates R20bn net loss, SA reacts: "Why don't they privatize?"

South Africa

3 years ago

Eskom estimated a R20 billion net loss for the current fiscal year and their auditors are concerned. SA reacted online and many wondered they don't privatise.

4 Times Thuso Mbedu flew Mzansi's flag high with outstanding achievements in Hollywood

4 Times Thuso Mbedu flew Mzansi's flag high with outstanding achievements in Hollywood

Celebrities

3 years ago

4 Times Thuso Mbedu has flown the Mzansi flag high with her outstanding achievements in Hollywood. She graced the pages of vogue magazine and attended awards.

Boksburg Explosion: Panyaza Lesufi confirms gas truck driver survived, SA reacts: "He has to go to jail"

Boksburg Explosion: Panyaza Lesufi confirms gas truck driver survived, SA reacts: "He has to go to jail"

South Africa

3 years ago

Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that the driver of the gas truck that exploded in Boksburg is alive. SA reacted on social media and many said he needs to go to jail.

Boksburg Explosion: SA reacts to rising death toll and horrifying images from the scene: "Very sad day in SA"

Boksburg Explosion: SA reacts to rising death toll and horrifying images from the scene: "Very sad day in SA"

South Africa

3 years ago

The Boksburg explosion left people horrified by the images and videos taken from the scene and posted on social media. SA said it's a sad day for the country.

Video of Jessica Nkosi and TK Dlamini sparks marriage rumours, social media reacts: "As long as she's happy"

Video of Jessica Nkosi and TK Dlamini sparks marriage rumours, social media reacts: "As long as she's happy"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Video of Jessica Nkosi and TK Dlamini sparked rumours that the duo got married. Social media reacted to the news, and most people said Jessica deserves better.

Dr Musa Mthombeni madly in love with Liesl Laurie and pens her a sweet bday message

Dr Musa Mthombeni madly in love with Liesl Laurie and pens her a sweet bday message

Celebrities

3 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni penned a sweet message for his wife Liesl Laurie on her birthday. He said words can't explain how much she means to him and SA commented.

Mampintsha dies after he was hospitalised due to suffering a stroke

Mampintsha dies after he was hospitalised due to suffering a stroke

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mampintsha has died after he was hospitalised due to suffering a stroke 2 days ago. Mzansi took to social media to post touching tributes to the Big Nuz member.

Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, social media reacts: "World owes Megan an apology"

Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, social media reacts: "World owes Megan an apology"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tory Lanez was found guilty by a jury for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. Social media reacted, and peps said most of the world owed Megan an apology.

SANParks to implement polygraph testing policy for game rangers, SA reacts: "Lie detector can be beaten"

SANParks to implement polygraph testing policy for game rangers, SA reacts: "Lie detector can be beaten"

South Africa

3 years ago

SANParks will implement an approved polygraph testing policy for game rangers. SA reacted and said that lie detectors are not conclusive and can be beaten.

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