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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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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

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

SA and Kenya agree on mutual 90-day visa-free travel, SA reacts: "United States of Africa, love this"

SA and Kenya agree on mutual 90-day visa-free travel, SA reacts: "United States of Africa, love this"

South Africa

3 years ago

K Naomi dazzles at premiere of 'Black Panther', fans say she's best dressed: "Took it to another level"

K Naomi dazzles at premiere of 'Black Panther', fans say she's best dressed: "Took it to another level"

Movies

3 years ago

Zulu royal family members call out President Ramaphosa for stripping them of their birthright

Zulu royal family members call out President Ramaphosa for stripping them of their birthright

South Africa

3 years ago

AKA and Nadia Nakai's relationship heats up, creating everlasting bond with matching tattoos

AKA and Nadia Nakai's relationship heats up, creating everlasting bond with matching tattoos

Celebrities

3 years ago

SA stars Thuso Mbedu and Trevor Noah discuss 'The Woman King' on 'The Daily Show', SA beaming with pride

SA stars Thuso Mbedu and Trevor Noah discuss 'The Woman King' on 'The Daily Show', SA beaming with pride

Celebrities

3 years ago

Thuso Mbedu had an interview with SA's very own Trevor Noah on 'The Daily Show' and shared that it was a dream come true. SA felt proud to see them together.

Woman arrested for allegedly killing her children with a sledgehammer, SA horrified

Woman arrested for allegedly killing her children with a sledgehammer, SA horrified

South Africa

3 years ago

A woman was arrested for killing her children with a sledgehammer in the Eastern Cape. Social media people are enraged, with some suggesting she was depressed.

Andile Mpisane and his wife Tamia share romantic moment on yacht in Dubai, fans swoon

Andile Mpisane and his wife Tamia share romantic moment on yacht in Dubai, fans swoon

Celebrities

3 years ago

Andile and Tamia Mpisane shared with their Instagram followers their romantic moment dancing on a yacht in Dubai. People praised Tamia for being drama free.

Group of girlfriends flaunt their expensive cars and inspire many with their friendship

Group of girlfriends flaunt their expensive cars and inspire many with their friendship

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A group of friends danced to Brenda Fassie in the parking lot. Many people were inspired by their friendship and that they are all successful with fancy cars.

Anele Mdoda dazzles in red dress & hosts 'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' screening in Lagos

Anele Mdoda dazzles in red dress & hosts 'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' screening in Lagos

Movies

3 years ago

Anele Mdoda hosted the screening of the 'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' in Lagos. She wore a nice red dress & her Instagram followers asked for more pictures.

Cassper Nyovest's trainer wins 16th match at ESPN boxing tournament, SA reacts

Cassper Nyovest's trainer wins 16th match at ESPN boxing tournament, SA reacts

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest's trainer Sikho Nqothole won his 16th boxing match at the ESPN boxing tournament. The rapper happily jumped on stage to hug his boxing mentor.

Community of Mabopane performs citizens' arrest of suspected cop killer, SA applauds

Community of Mabopane performs citizens' arrest of suspected cop killer, SA applauds

South Africa

3 years ago

The community of Mabopane apprehended a man allegedly involved in a fatal house robbery. The police thanked them for being active citizens and fighting crime.

Woman with glitter makeup fights for her boyfriend at grocery store

Woman with glitter makeup fights for her boyfriend at grocery store

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman warns a cashier to stay away from her boyfriend in a funny exchange. The video amused many people on TikTok and some men said they want a girl like her.

Pastor and his family die in house fire in Eastern Cape, SA reacts

Pastor and his family die in house fire in Eastern Cape, SA reacts

South Africa

3 years ago

A methodist pastor and his whole family died in a fire and the dosmesic worker was the only sole survivor. South Africans were devastated by the tragic news.

Hilary Sekgota