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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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'Song of the year': K.O celebrates 'SETE' hitting 15 million views on YouTube & topping radio charts, SA awed

'Song of the year': K.O celebrates 'SETE' hitting 15 million views on YouTube & topping radio charts, SA awed

Music

3 years ago

Makhadzi releases new album 'African Queen 2.0' and gets raving reviews from Mzansi

Makhadzi releases new album 'African Queen 2.0' and gets raving reviews from Mzansi

Music

3 years ago

Woman caught red-handed stealing money from boyfriend's wallet in funny TikTok video

Woman caught red-handed stealing money from boyfriend's wallet in funny TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Bheki Cele urges public not to abuse his leaked phone number, Mzansi reacts

Bheki Cele urges public not to abuse his leaked phone number, Mzansi reacts

South Africa

3 years ago

Preschool graduation party of toddlers dancing in formal wear moves SA: "Most beautiful video I've ever seen"

Preschool graduation party of toddlers dancing in formal wear moves SA: "Most beautiful video I've ever seen"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Beloved SA teacher receives hero's welcome from students after sick leave, SA moved

Beloved SA teacher receives hero's welcome from students after sick leave, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Wikipedia corrects number of Afrikaans speakers from 44 to 17 million after Charlize Theron's claims

Wikipedia corrects number of Afrikaans speakers from 44 to 17 million after Charlize Theron's claims

South Africa

3 years ago

Wikipedia changes the error made on its website that there are only 44 people who speak Afrikaans in South Africa after Charlize said so in a podcast interview.

4 Eastern Cape children brutally killed with a sledgehammer to be buried, SA reacts: "Horrific crime"

4 Eastern Cape children brutally killed with a sledgehammer to be buried, SA reacts: "Horrific crime"

South Africa

3 years ago

4 Siblings who were allegedly killed by their mother in the Eastern Cape will be buried on Friday. The children were horribly murdered with a sledgehammer.

Pit bull Federation praises breed owners for handing over vicious dogs to SPCA, SA applauds

Pit bull Federation praises breed owners for handing over vicious dogs to SPCA, SA applauds

South Africa

3 years ago

Pit Bull Federation of South Africa praised breed owners for handing over their pit bulls to the SPCA. SA also applauded them for making the difficult decision.

Man loses luxury car for looting goods from Woolworths during KZN July unrest, SA says unfair

Man loses luxury car for looting goods from Woolworths during KZN July unrest, SA says unfair

South Africa

3 years ago

A KZN man lost his luxury car for using it to transport the goods he looted from a Woolworths store in 2021. The man is also facing criminal charges theft.

Grade 11 student stabbed to death during fight at Vlakfontein school, SA sad: "Gangsterism at schools"

Grade 11 student stabbed to death during fight at Vlakfontein school, SA sad: "Gangsterism at schools"

South Africa

3 years ago

A Grade 11 student was stabbed to death at a Vlakfontein school south of Johannesburg. Police are investigating the fatal incident that happened on Thursday.

'The Wife' actor Abdul Khoza bids farewell to the Showmax show, SA devastated

'The Wife' actor Abdul Khoza bids farewell to the Showmax show, SA devastated

TV Shows

3 years ago

Showmax confirmed that Abdul Khoza will be exiting 'The Wife' and SA is devastated by the news. They said after his farewell there won't be a point in watching.

Newlyweds Lamiez Holworthy and Khuli Chana enjoy babymoon in Italy

Newlyweds Lamiez Holworthy and Khuli Chana enjoy babymoon in Italy

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lamiez Holworthy and Khuli Chana are in living it up in Italy following their nuptials. The newlyweds shared beautiful pictures of their trip on Instagram.

'Skeem Saam' actress Elizabeth Serunye's hot fake pic turns heads on social media: "I blame Archie Moroka"

'Skeem Saam' actress Elizabeth Serunye's hot fake pic turns heads on social media: "I blame Archie Moroka"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Fake pictures of Elizabeth Serunye had Mzansi saying she's replacing IT girls in the entertainment industry. People discussed the beloved actress on Twitter.

Mzansi man gathers his 6 dogs to say prayer for family of 8-year-old boy killed by pit bull in Bloemfontein

Mzansi man gathers his 6 dogs to say prayer for family of 8-year-old boy killed by pit bull in Bloemfontein

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A proud dog owner held a prayer session with his 6 dogs to remember the 8-year-old boy killed by a pit bull in the Free State. SA loved his thoughtfulness.

Hilary Sekgota