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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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Woman viciously mauled to death by dogs headed to work in Eastern Cape, SA in disbelief

Woman viciously mauled to death by dogs headed to work in Eastern Cape, SA in disbelief

South Africa

3 years ago

Former homeless man Bonga gets a visit in rehab from lady who rescued him from streets, SA moved by video

Former homeless man Bonga gets a visit in rehab from lady who rescued him from streets, SA moved by video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Madison Square Garden crowd chants Sho Madjozi's name after her epic performance, SA proud

Madison Square Garden crowd chants Sho Madjozi's name after her epic performance, SA proud

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi posts energetic video rocking her show in Mozambique, SA claps: "You give me goosebumps"

Makhadzi posts energetic video rocking her show in Mozambique, SA claps: "You give me goosebumps"

Celebrities

3 years ago

SA discuss Botswana woman sentenced to death for smuggling drugs into Bangladesh: "She made her choice"

SA discuss Botswana woman sentenced to death for smuggling drugs into Bangladesh: "She made her choice"

South Africa

3 years ago

Cyan Boujee posts pics of body after getting R200K cosmetic surgery, SA reacts: "Kunini sithi yoh"

Cyan Boujee posts pics of body after getting R200K cosmetic surgery, SA reacts: "Kunini sithi yoh"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Woman arrested for racist WhatsApp rant about black people while defending pit bulls, SA divided

Woman arrested for racist WhatsApp rant about black people while defending pit bulls, SA divided

South Africa

3 years ago

A woman was arrested for her racist rant on WhatsApp about black people while she was defending pit bulls. Belinda Magor divided SA with her remarks online.

New mom Natasha Thahane flaunts new short haircut at 'Blood & Water' premiere

New mom Natasha Thahane flaunts new short haircut at 'Blood & Water' premiere

Celebrities

3 years ago

New mom and actress Natasha Thahane cut her into a short pixie. The star flaunted her new hairstyle at the 'Blood & Water' screening, and her fans loved it.

Mihlali Ndamase: 6 Times the beauty influencer took social media's breath away in epic hairstyles

Mihlali Ndamase: 6 Times the beauty influencer took social media's breath away in epic hairstyles

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mihlali Ndamase took away social media's breath away with six epic hairstyles. The influencer looked beautiful in all shades and lengths of her different wigs.

Tweeps say Sonia Mbele's abusive son Donell Mbele belongs in jail and not rehab

Tweeps say Sonia Mbele's abusive son Donell Mbele belongs in jail and not rehab

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tweep said Sonia Mbele's abusive son Donell Mbele belongs in jail for abusing his ex-girlfriend. Sonia said her son was booked into rehab for his violence.

Cassper Nyovest, Julius Malema, Kuli Chana and other celebs attend DJ Sumbody's funeral

Cassper Nyovest, Julius Malema, Kuli Chana and other celebs attend DJ Sumbody's funeral

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest, Julius Malema and Khuli Chana attended DJ Sumbody's funeral in Limpopo. The service was held on Saturday and Mzansi bid him farewell online.

Video of Young Stunner being affectionate with a man ignites rumours

Video of Young Stunner being affectionate with a man ignites rumours

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tweeps discussed Young Stunner's sexuality after he was seen on Instagram Live being very affectionate with another man. The rumours circulated on Twitter.

The SPCA offering R5 000 reward for information about people involved in killing pit bulls

The SPCA offering R5 000 reward for information about people involved in killing pit bulls

South Africa

3 years ago

The SPCA is offering a R5 000 reward for information that might lead to the arrest and prosecution of people involved in killing three pit bulls a few days ago.

Herman Mashaba apologises for body shaming Naledi Pandor, SA disappointed: "Next time think before you tweet"

Herman Mashaba apologises for body shaming Naledi Pandor, SA disappointed: "Next time think before you tweet"

Politics

3 years ago

Herman Mashaba apologised for body shaming Naledi Pandor with a tweet that has been deleted. SA bashed the ActionSA leader for his offensive comments online.

Cassper Nyovest says #FillUpMmabathoStadium concert cost R16 million to set up

Cassper Nyovest says #FillUpMmabathoStadium concert cost R16 million to set up

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest said on Twitter that #FillUpMmabathoStadium cost R16 million to set up. His fans were shocked and said that it was too much money for one event.

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