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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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Police shoot rubber bullets at Makro employees protesting for better pay, SA split: "They want to loot"

Police shoot rubber bullets at Makro employees protesting for better pay, SA split: "They want to loot"

South Africa

3 years ago

Rapper Kwesta and Yolanda Mvelase celebrate 12-year anniversary of their relationship

Rapper Kwesta and Yolanda Mvelase celebrate 12-year anniversary of their relationship

Celebrities

3 years ago

DBN Gogo releases new album 'Whats Real' and fans love it: "Really revived the quality of amapiano"

DBN Gogo releases new album 'Whats Real' and fans love it: "Really revived the quality of amapiano"

Music

3 years ago

SA calls out retailers like Takealot for scamming customers with fake Black Friday discounts

SA calls out retailers like Takealot for scamming customers with fake Black Friday discounts

South Africa

3 years ago

Netflix releases season 3 of 'Blood and Water', Mzansi thrilled

Netflix releases season 3 of 'Blood and Water', Mzansi thrilled

TV Shows

3 years ago

Traditional healer eerily prophesied DJ Sumbody's death in September, Mzansi shocked

Traditional healer eerily prophesied DJ Sumbody's death in September, Mzansi shocked

Celebrities

3 years ago

Sonia Mbele says her son Donell Mbele checked into rehab for beating up girlfriend

Sonia Mbele says her son Donell Mbele checked into rehab for beating up girlfriend

Celebrities

3 years ago

Sonia Mbele said her son Donell Mbele was checked into rehab after he beat up his girlfriend. Sonia also said her son's father is not Lesley as SA assumed.

Man arrested carrying bag with explosives on a taxi says he is afraid for his life, SA reacts: "What a joke

Man arrested carrying bag with explosives on a taxi says he is afraid for his life, SA reacts: "What a joke

South Africa

3 years ago

A man that was arrested for carrying a bag with explosives told the court he is afraid for his life. He asked the court to stop the media from taking pictures.

Mzansi praises Wiseman Mncube and Mbalenhle Mavimbela for their on-screen chemistry on 'The Wife'

Mzansi praises Wiseman Mncube and Mbalenhle Mavimbela for their on-screen chemistry on 'The Wife'

TV Shows

3 years ago

Mzansi praised Wiseman Mncube and Mbalenhle Mavimbela for their on-screen chemistry on 'The Wife'. This comes after the loved character of Mqhele was recast.

Wise little boy teaches parents and social media a lesson about humanity: "Say sorry to yourself"

Wise little boy teaches parents and social media a lesson about humanity: "Say sorry to yourself"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A wise little boy taught his parents and people on TikTok a lesson about humanity. He said it's important to apologise to people and say sorry to yourself.

Hijackers force a man in Durban to pay them R20 000 to spare his life, SA speechless

Hijackers force a man in Durban to pay them R20 000 to spare his life, SA speechless

South Africa

3 years ago

A man in Durban was hijacked and kidnapped and forced to pay R20 000 to save his life. The security company found his car abandoned on a dirt road in the city.

Bonang Matheba fears public will judge her boyfriend, and she chooses to keep relationship private

Bonang Matheba fears public will judge her boyfriend, and she chooses to keep relationship private

Celebrities

3 years ago

Bonang Matheba says she fear the public will judge her boyfriend and that's why she chooses to keep her relationship private. The star opened up on Instagram.

Angry EFF member suspected of threatening Eskom COO with bomb granted bail

Angry EFF member suspected of threatening Eskom COO with bomb granted bail

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF member suspected of threatening Eskom's COO with a bomb attack was released on bail on Monday. Some SA netizens said he should be charged with treason.

Cassper Nyovest cries at DJ Sumbody’s memorial service during speech

Cassper Nyovest cries at DJ Sumbody’s memorial service during speech

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest breaks downin tears at DJ Sumbody's memorial service. The rapper said he is going to miss his friend and that he loves him in moving video.

UK throws Ramaphosa lavish banquet, SA upset he's living large while country is in darkness

UK throws Ramaphosa lavish banquet, SA upset he's living large while country is in darkness

South Africa

3 years ago

The UK threw Ramaphosa a lavish banquet during his state visit to the country and SA was not pleased. People said the country is collapsing and he's having fun.

Hilary Sekgota