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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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Mzansi man breaks down in tears after relationship ends in TikTok rant, SA ladies amused

Mzansi man breaks down in tears after relationship ends in TikTok rant, SA ladies amused

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Phumeza and Shota Mdabe white wedding pictures and videos have Mzansi believing in love

Phumeza and Shota Mdabe white wedding pictures and videos have Mzansi believing in love

Celebrities

3 years ago

Zuma loses court application to remove Billy Downer from corruption case, SA says he's using delay tactics

Zuma loses court application to remove Billy Downer from corruption case, SA says he's using delay tactics

South Africa

3 years ago

ANC veterans say Ramaphosa will be asked to resign if he loses review, SA reacts

ANC veterans say Ramaphosa will be asked to resign if he loses review, SA reacts

Politics

3 years ago

Lerato Moloi: Mzansi calls for model to be jailed after Tol Azz Mo's explosive interview

Lerato Moloi: Mzansi calls for model to be jailed after Tol Azz Mo's explosive interview

Celebrities

3 years ago

Kelly Khumalo confirms pregnancy rumours and flaunts baby bump in Instagram post, fans congratulate the star

Kelly Khumalo confirms pregnancy rumours and flaunts baby bump in Instagram post, fans congratulate the star

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tol Azz Mo reveals he attempted suicide after Lerato Moloi's abuse allegations in interview with Mac G

Tol Azz Mo reveals he attempted suicide after Lerato Moloi's abuse allegations in interview with Mac G

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tol Azz Mo revealed that he has attempted suicide several time after he was accused of abuse. The comedian shared this in an explosive interview with MacG.

Meet Nomlayo Mabhena, SA’s youngest black woman attorney admitted as a conveyancer

Meet Nomlayo Mabhena, SA’s youngest black woman attorney admitted as a conveyancer

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Nomlayo Mabhena is the youngest female attorney admitted as a conveyancer in SA. She opened up about her historical journey in the male-dominated industry.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé: From sold-out concerts to epic posts, 4 times the megastars had the Beyhive swooning

Jay-Z and Beyoncé: From sold-out concerts to epic posts, 4 times the megastars had the Beyhive swooning

US

3 years ago

Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been serving couple goals for over 14 years. The duo have sold out concerts together and occasionally posted lovey dovey pics online.

Rescue team recovers 7 more bodies of church members swept away by flash flood during baptism

Rescue team recovers 7 more bodies of church members swept away by flash flood during baptism

South Africa

3 years ago

The Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services continued their search for church members who got swept away by flash flood on Saturday night. SA weighed in online.

Video of Gogo driving a yacht left Mzansi smiling hard on social media

Video of Gogo driving a yacht left Mzansi smiling hard on social media

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of a gogo driving a yacht while on holiday on Durban was shared on TikTok. Mzansi loved that the gogo was living her best life and enjoying with family.

Man mauled to death by pit bull at a tavern in the North West, SA weighs in

Man mauled to death by pit bull at a tavern in the North West, SA weighs in

South Africa

3 years ago

A man was mauled to death by a pit bull in the North West province. The man allegedly was an intruder who jumped over the wall and was attacked by the dog.

Actress Pearl Thusi reveals that she's branching into music in video interview

Actress Pearl Thusi reveals that she's branching into music in video interview

Celebrities

3 years ago

Pearl Thusi said in an interview that she would be starting her music career soon. The actress revealed she's planning on releasing her first single in January.

Cassper Nyovest and fans post videos and pictures from successful Fill Up Mmabatho Stadium concert

Cassper Nyovest and fans post videos and pictures from successful Fill Up Mmabatho Stadium concert

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest and his fans posted videos and pictures from the Fill Up Mmabatho Stadium concert on Twitter. SA applauded Cassper for pulling off the event.

EFF says opposition parties are prepared to impeach President Ramaphosa, SA split: "Let's wait and see"

EFF says opposition parties are prepared to impeach President Ramaphosa, SA split: "Let's wait and see"

Politics

3 years ago

The EFF said opposition parties have agreed to proceed with the impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africans shared split opinions.

Hilary Sekgota