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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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Takeoff memorial service: Stars gather to celebrate life of late Migos member and fans post moving tributes

Takeoff memorial service: Stars gather to celebrate life of late Migos member and fans post moving tributes

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest asks Emtee to perform at #FillUpMmabathoStadium after rappers squashed long-term beef

Cassper Nyovest asks Emtee to perform at #FillUpMmabathoStadium after rappers squashed long-term beef

Celebrities

3 years ago

City of Johannesburg fails to deliver R23 million library meant to be completed in 2018

City of Johannesburg fails to deliver R23 million library meant to be completed in 2018

South Africa

3 years ago

Distraught wife of kidnapped Centurion businessman hopes for his safe return, SA Speculate

Distraught wife of kidnapped Centurion businessman hopes for his safe return, SA Speculate

South Africa

3 years ago

Metro FM DJ Tbo Touch teases exclusive interview with Ja Rule, SA excited

Metro FM DJ Tbo Touch teases exclusive interview with Ja Rule, SA excited

Celebrities

3 years ago

Man shot dead at KZN shopping centre parking lot by multiple gunmen, SA shocked

Man shot dead at KZN shopping centre parking lot by multiple gunmen, SA shocked

South Africa

3 years ago

Homeless man Bonga accused of scamming whole SA with his bombastic English: "A phara is finessing the country"

Homeless man Bonga accused of scamming whole SA with his bombastic English: "A phara is finessing the country"

South Africa

3 years ago

Homeless man Bonga is under fire for scamming the country with his bombastic English. Mzansi people said Bonga is no different from nyaope boys who rob people.

TikTok video of sheep with massive bums amuses and reminds people of the Kardashian sisters

TikTok video of sheep with massive bums amuses and reminds people of the Kardashian sisters

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A trending TikTok video of curvaceous sheep walking the field had people laughing online and comparing the animals' physiques to the famous Kardashian sisters.

White teacher unites Mzansi with heartwarming dance for students

White teacher unites Mzansi with heartwarming dance for students

South Africa

3 years ago

A white teacher from Pretoria performed a dance for her high school students, and people online loved the video. The clip got thousands of likes and views.

US actress Gabrielle Union parties with Pearl Thusi and raves about the chicken wings from Konka Soweto

US actress Gabrielle Union parties with Pearl Thusi and raves about the chicken wings from Konka Soweto

Celebrities

3 years ago

Gabrielle Union partied at Konka with her husband, Dwayne Wayde and Pearl Thusi. She raved about the chicken wings served at the club, and TikTok loved it.

Doja Cat swears at Elon Musk and begs him to change her 'Christmas' Twitter name

Doja Cat swears at Elon Musk and begs him to change her 'Christmas' Twitter name

US

3 years ago

Doja Cat begged Elon Musk to change her Twitter name from 'Christmas' and he responded by saying he is working on it. Netizens thought her plea was very funny.

Zimbabwean wanted man arrested for kidnapping by Interpol SA in Sandton, SA reacts: "Good send him back"

Zimbabwean wanted man arrested for kidnapping by Interpol SA in Sandton, SA reacts: "Good send him back"

South Africa

3 years ago

A man was arrested by Interpol SA in Sandton on Thursday morning. The man was wanted by the Zimbabwean police for kidnapping and other crimes committed in 2020.

Paul Mashatile reassures media houses that they won't have to pay a fee to cover ANC's Nasrec conference

Paul Mashatile reassures media houses that they won't have to pay a fee to cover ANC's Nasrec conference

Politics

3 years ago

Paul Mashatile reassured media houses that their coverage of the ANC's conference in December will come at no cost. The ANC apologised for the confusion caused.

Shauwn Mkhize rumoured to be behind TP Mazembe's stolen passports, SA says it's revenge

Shauwn Mkhize rumoured to be behind TP Mazembe's stolen passports, SA says it's revenge

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tweeps speculated that Shauwn Mkhize was behind the disappearance of TP Mazembe's passports at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Mzansi says it's payback for last week.

Makhadzi lives it up in Australia and gets pampered ahead of big show, SA cheers her on: "You deserve it"

Makhadzi lives it up in Australia and gets pampered ahead of big show, SA cheers her on: "You deserve it"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi lives it up in Australia ahead of her big show. The star visited fancy restaurants and the spa. Her fans said she deserved to relax and enjoy herself.

Hilary Sekgota