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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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ANC women's league chair from KZN dies in car accident returning from conference, SA reacts: "Very sad indeed"

ANC women's league chair from KZN dies in car accident returning from conference, SA reacts: "Very sad indeed"

South Africa

3 years ago

Free State teacher dies in accident returning home from marking papers, SA moved: "Sorry for his family"

Free State teacher dies in accident returning home from marking papers, SA moved: "Sorry for his family"

South Africa

3 years ago

Zweli Mkhize secures spot in the NEC and Pravin Gordhan fails, SA not surprised: "All the crooks have made it"

Zweli Mkhize secures spot in the NEC and Pravin Gordhan fails, SA not surprised: "All the crooks have made it"

Politics

3 years ago

KZN mom reportedly stabs newborn baby to death after giving birth, SA horrified: "How disgusting"

KZN mom reportedly stabs newborn baby to death after giving birth, SA horrified: "How disgusting"

South Africa

3 years ago

Husband left emotional after birthday surprise in bed, SA reacts: "Some of us will see this in heaven"

Husband left emotional after birthday surprise in bed, SA reacts: "Some of us will see this in heaven"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Pearl Thusi's daughter breaks down meeting Kelly Rowland, SA amazed: "Crying in English higher grade accent"

Pearl Thusi's daughter breaks down meeting Kelly Rowland, SA amazed: "Crying in English higher grade accent"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Little boy rides well-behaved pet pit bull in TikTok video, Mzansi worried

Little boy rides well-behaved pet pit bull in TikTok video, Mzansi worried

South Africa

3 years ago

A little boy was riding and playing with his pet pit bull in a cute TikTok video. Mzansi worried for the boy's safety; some people called the dog a wild animal.

Amanda du-Pont posts pictures with her dog, SA worried it's a pit bull: "You will be his meat one day"

Amanda du-Pont posts pictures with her dog, SA worried it's a pit bull: "You will be his meat one day"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Amanda du-Pont posted pictures with her dog and caused a stir on Instagram. SA was worried that her pet was a pit bull, and warned her that the dog would snap.

Sindi Dlathu and Brenda Mhlongo perform lit dance on the set of 'The River' in TikTok video

Sindi Dlathu and Brenda Mhlongo perform lit dance on the set of 'The River' in TikTok video

TV Shows

3 years ago

Sindi Dlathu and Brenda Mhlongo performed a lit dance on the set of 'The River'. The TikTok video amused many fans of the show, and they said they nailed it.

Policeman dies in crash returning from investigating accident scene, SA reacts: "Tragedy on top of tragedy"

Policeman dies in crash returning from investigating accident scene, SA reacts: "Tragedy on top of tragedy"

South Africa

3 years ago

A policeman died in a motorbike crash while returning from investigating another accident scene in Limpopo. SA reacted to the news and said it's a tragedy.

Pearl Thusi gets lit and causes stir by singing vulgar lyrics in TikTok video: "Our kids are in trouble"

Pearl Thusi gets lit and causes stir by singing vulgar lyrics in TikTok video: "Our kids are in trouble"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Pearl Thusi got lit, and caused a stir with a TikTok video singing vulgar lyrics. Social media users said their kids are in trouble due to that kind of music.

Limpopo groom steals bride's shine in TikTok video, SA loves his energy: "He was born ready for this dance"

Limpopo groom steals bride's shine in TikTok video, SA loves his energy: "He was born ready for this dance"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Limpopo groom stole his bride's shine at their wedding by outperforming. SA social media users loved his energy and said he was born ready for the moment.

Video of Cassper Nyovest and Kefilwe Mabote at birthday party sparks dating rumours: "Yall look good together"

Video of Cassper Nyovest and Kefilwe Mabote at birthday party sparks dating rumours: "Yall look good together"

Celebrities

3 years ago

A video of Cassper Nyovest and Kefilwe Mabote at his birthday sparked dating rumours. Social media users said they seemed very close and look good together.

Eskom reduce loadshedding to Stage 5, SA not impressed by announcement: "Makes no difference"

Eskom reduce loadshedding to Stage 5, SA not impressed by announcement: "Makes no difference"

South Africa

3 years ago

Eskom announced it's going to reduce loadshedding to Stage 5 on Monday. SA netizens were not impressed by the development, and they said it made no difference

DJ Shimza fills up Sun Bet Arena and posts videos and pictures from successful event

DJ Shimza fills up Sun Bet Arena and posts videos and pictures from successful event

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Shimza filled up Sun Bet Arena and posted videos and pictures from the successful event on social media. He thanked his fans that attended the epic concert.

Hilary Sekgota