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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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N3 truck driver appears in court for fatal crash at Marianhill Plaza, SA Reacts

N3 truck driver appears in court for fatal crash at Marianhill Plaza, SA Reacts

South Africa

3 years ago

SA reflects on celebrity deaths that have left them heartbroken & suffering

SA reflects on celebrity deaths that have left them heartbroken & suffering

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper’s baby mama Thobeka Majozi reveals why she keeps family off social media

Cassper’s baby mama Thobeka Majozi reveals why she keeps family off social media

Celebrities

3 years ago

Little girl melts hearts with Moana outfit & adorable TikTok dance

Little girl melts hearts with Moana outfit & adorable TikTok dance

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

DJ Maphorisa shows off expensive BMW E30 Gusheshe collection, fans Amazed

DJ Maphorisa shows off expensive BMW E30 Gusheshe collection, fans Amazed

Celebrities

3 years ago

Boity stuns in gorgeous golden gown, fans can't wait to see her wedding dress

Boity stuns in gorgeous golden gown, fans can't wait to see her wedding dress

Celebrities

3 years ago

Connie Ferguson devastated about ending of ‘The Queen’, celebs & fans Comfort Her

Connie Ferguson devastated about ending of ‘The Queen’, celebs & fans Comfort Her

TV Shows

3 years ago

Connie Ferguson bids farewell to 'The Queen' with touching posts on social media and thanks the cast and crew for their incredible work throughout the years.

Nota Baloyi verbally fights traffic officers & dares them to shoot him

Nota Baloyi verbally fights traffic officers & dares them to shoot him

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nota Baloti gets into a heated argument with JMPD officers & posted the video of the encounter on Twitter. He reported the incident to JHB Mayor Mpho Phalatse.

Joburg Pride a success despite terrorism warnings: "We made it out victorius"

Joburg Pride a success despite terrorism warnings: "We made it out victorius"

South Africa

3 years ago

The Joburg Pride happened without an incidence in Sandton after the US Embassy issued a terrorism warning for the area. The gay community marched proudly .

4.2 magnitude tremor wakes residents of Westonaria in Gauteng, SA reacts

4.2 magnitude tremor wakes residents of Westonaria in Gauteng, SA reacts

South Africa

3 years ago

A 4.2 tremor hit Westonaria, south of Johannesburg, in the early hours of Sunday morning, and residents have been warned to look out for possible aftershocks.

President Ramaphosa promises to work with King Misuzulu in developing rural areas

President Ramaphosa promises to work with King Misuzulu in developing rural areas

South Africa

3 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa handed King Misuzulu kaZwelithi his certificate of recognition as the official morchach of the AmaZulu nation. He vowed to work with the king.

Tweeps drag Zinhle for gloating about Murda Bongz first solo album

Tweeps drag Zinhle for gloating about Murda Bongz first solo album

Celebrities

3 years ago

Dj Zinhle is facing backlash again for celebrating her husband's for having the number 1 album in the country. People claimed that she destroyed Black Motion.

SA begs Makhadzi to hire new makeup artist permanently: "Fire the rest"

SA begs Makhadzi to hire new makeup artist permanently: "Fire the rest"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Makhadzi posted beautiful snaps on her Instagram, and people were shocked by her look. They urged her to keep the make-up artist because she looked stunning.

Lusanda Sixaxeni to be buried on Saturday after body repatriated from China, SA relieved for her family

Lusanda Sixaxeni to be buried on Saturday after body repatriated from China, SA relieved for her family

South Africa

3 years ago

Lusanda who died in China will be buried on Saturday after her family had to raise funds to repatriate her body. SA is glad that her family will get closure.

Mihlali calls out Vodacom & other brands for months of non-payment

Mihlali calls out Vodacom & other brands for months of non-payment

South Africa

3 years ago

Mihlali called out a big brands on her Instagram Live for not paying for the work she has done for them. Netizens praised her for standing up to the companies.

Hilary Sekgota