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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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National commissioner challenges Zuma parole ruling in ConCourt, SA reacts: "Send him back to prison"

National commissioner challenges Zuma parole ruling in ConCourt, SA reacts: "Send him back to prison"

South Africa

3 years ago

'Idols SA' judge JR and Tshepi Vundla spark marriage rumours with Instagram picture

'Idols SA' judge JR and Tshepi Vundla spark marriage rumours with Instagram picture

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mbalula pleads with Prasa to allow hawkers to operate on trains, SA reacts: "He is trying to be a populist"

Mbalula pleads with Prasa to allow hawkers to operate on trains, SA reacts: "He is trying to be a populist"

South Africa

3 years ago

Eskom: De Ruyter sad he failed at achieving his objectives, SA reacts: "If only excuses generated electricity"

Eskom: De Ruyter sad he failed at achieving his objectives, SA reacts: "If only excuses generated electricity"

South Africa

3 years ago

Mom pranks daughter into believing she failed Grade 3, little girl breaks down in tears: “I almost died”

Mom pranks daughter into believing she failed Grade 3, little girl breaks down in tears: “I almost died”

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Durban crowd shows Jub Jub major love as hundreds surround his car trying to capture him

Durban crowd shows Jub Jub major love as hundreds surround his car trying to capture him

Celebrities

3 years ago

Numsa celebrates De Ruyter's resignation, say "he's worst CEO in the history of Eskom’s existence", SA agrees

Numsa celebrates De Ruyter's resignation, say "he's worst CEO in the history of Eskom’s existence", SA agrees

South Africa

3 years ago

Numsa celebrated De Ruyter's resignation and said he was the worst CEO in the history of Eskom's existence. SA agreed with the organisation on social media.

Eskom says De Ruyter will stay on as CEO till replacement found, SA reacts: "He must pack and leave today"

Eskom says De Ruyter will stay on as CEO till replacement found, SA reacts: "He must pack and leave today"

South Africa

3 years ago

Eskom said De Ruyter will stay on as CEO till his contract has ended following his resignation. SA wants him gone now and said he must pack his bags and leave.

André De Ruyter resigns as Eskom's CEO, SA shares varied opinions on social media: "The worse is coming"

André De Ruyter resigns as Eskom's CEO, SA shares varied opinions on social media: "The worse is coming"

South Africa

3 years ago

André de Ruyter resigned as Eskom's CEO, and SA shared their varied opinions on social media. Some were happy he quit, while others said the worst is coming.

Mzansi man celebrates completing his dissertation in Gqom, Tweeps beg for his paper : "Can’t wait to read it"

Mzansi man celebrates completing his dissertation in Gqom, Tweeps beg for his paper : "Can’t wait to read it"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Mzansi man celebrated completing his dissertaion in Gqom with stunning pictures on Twitter. Tweeps begged for his paper and said they can't wait to read it.

Bonga quits social media as he continues to battle drug addiction, SA wish him well : "A marathon not a sprint"

Bonga quits social media as he continues to battle drug addiction, SA wish him well : "A marathon not a sprint"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Bonga shot his last video as he continues on the journey of battling drug addiction. SA wished him well, and some said recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.

Cyril Ramaphosa officiates SAPS trainees passing out parade in the rain, SA reacts: "This is beautiful"

Cyril Ramaphosa officiates SAPS trainees passing out parade in the rain, SA reacts: "This is beautiful"

South Africa

3 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa officiated the SAPS trainees passing out parade in the rain. SA reacted to the clip with mixed reactions, and some said the event was beautiful.

TikTok video of mom putting baby to sleep within a minute impresses other moms

TikTok video of mom putting baby to sleep within a minute impresses other moms

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A mom posted a video on TikTok of putting her baby to sleep in a minute. Social media is amazed by the technique and comments on why this method is effective.

UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng Defied all odds to become a powerhouse in academics

UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng Defied all odds to become a powerhouse in academics

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng defied all odds to become an academic powerhouse. Her story of resilience inspires many women in SA.

3 Suspects arrested for stabbing father and son at beach, SA horrified: "Go to Durban at your own risk"

3 Suspects arrested for stabbing father and son at beach, SA horrified: "Go to Durban at your own risk"

South Africa

3 years ago

Three suspects were arrested for stabbing a father and son at beach in Durban. SA was horrified and they warned that people must go to Durban at their own risk.

Hilary Sekgota