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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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Toddler runs for her life fearing angry mom with hot iron

Toddler runs for her life fearing angry mom with hot iron

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Skilful construction worker gets praised by Sizwe Dhlomo and SA for his mastery of a shovel

Skilful construction worker gets praised by Sizwe Dhlomo and SA for his mastery of a shovel

South Africa

3 years ago

Hawks arrest suspects attempting a robbery at OR Tambo Airport, SA says it was an inside job

Hawks arrest suspects attempting a robbery at OR Tambo Airport, SA says it was an inside job

South Africa

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest urges fans headed to the #FillUpMmabathoStadium show to be safe on the road

Cassper Nyovest urges fans headed to the #FillUpMmabathoStadium show to be safe on the road

Celebrities

3 years ago

Actress Dineo Moeketsi and Solo Langa still madly in love years after marriage in heartwarming video

Actress Dineo Moeketsi and Solo Langa still madly in love years after marriage in heartwarming video

Celebrities

3 years ago

Musa Khawula calls Enhle Mbali "stupid" for signing prenup when she got married to DJ Black Coffee

Musa Khawula calls Enhle Mbali "stupid" for signing prenup when she got married to DJ Black Coffee

Celebrities

3 years ago

ANC NEC to hold another meeting to discuss damning Phala Phala report, SA weighs in

ANC NEC to hold another meeting to discuss damning Phala Phala report, SA weighs in

Politics

3 years ago

The ANC NEC will hold a special meeting on Saturday to discuss the damning Phala Phala report against Cyril Ramaphosa. The president's tenure will be addressed.

eThekwini Mayor swims in Durban beach to prove it's safe despite varied E.coli readings, SA calls him a liar

eThekwini Mayor swims in Durban beach to prove it's safe despite varied E.coli readings, SA calls him a liar

South Africa

3 years ago

The mayor of eThekwini took a swim Durban North beach to prove that the waters are safe despite varied E.coli readings. SA called him liar on social media.

Energetic woman happily dances in front of onlookers in a taxi, SA vibes with her: "Clean moves"

Energetic woman happily dances in front of onlookers in a taxi, SA vibes with her: "Clean moves"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

An energetic woman happily danced in front of onlookers from a nearby taxi. The lady performed with a drink in her hand, and SA vibed with her on social media.

Police searching for killer of teacher in Pretoria, SA reacts: “Forever be in our hearts”

Police searching for killer of teacher in Pretoria, SA reacts: “Forever be in our hearts”

South Africa

3 years ago

The police in Gauteng are searching for a killer responsible for murdering a teacher in Pretoria. His friends and colleagues went to Twitter to post tributes.

Mzansi reminds Lady Zamar of Sjava after she said karma is real: "Bathong let's forgive her"

Mzansi reminds Lady Zamar of Sjava after she said karma is real: "Bathong let's forgive her"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi reminded Lady Zamar of Sjava after she tweeted that karma is real. People told her to apologise for falsely accusing Sjava of forcing himself onto her.

Prankster dog fools another dog by playing dead in Viral TikTok Video: “Dog Is Full of Drama”

Prankster dog fools another dog by playing dead in Viral TikTok Video: “Dog Is Full of Drama”

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A dog pranked another dog and into believing he is dead in a viral TikTok video. The clip has over 4 million views and people said the dog is full of drama.

Uncle Waffles collaborates with KFC to create new waffle burger added to the menu

Uncle Waffles collaborates with KFC to create new waffle burger added to the menu

Celebrities

3 years ago

Uncle Waffles has partnered with KFC to create a new burger that will be sold at all their franchises. The burger will also be named after the amapiano DJ.

Skilled man builds police helicopter from scratch, using scrap metal, Mzansi awed

Skilled man builds police helicopter from scratch, using scrap metal, Mzansi awed

South Africa

3 years ago

A skilled man built a police helicopter from scratch using scrap metal. Mzansi was in awe and posted on TikTok that he was talented and must continue creating.

Cassper Nyovest unveils huge back tattoo ahead of #FillUpMmabthoStadium concert

Cassper Nyovest unveils huge back tattoo ahead of #FillUpMmabthoStadium concert

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest unveiled his new back tattoo of a lion to his Instagram followers. The rapper told his fans he was ready to for Mmabatho stadium on Saturday.

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