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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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Will Smith to appear in new movie after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars awards on stage

Will Smith to appear in new movie after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars awards on stage

Celebrities

3 years ago

Twin boys amazes Mzansi with impressive TikTok dance challenge

Twin boys amazes Mzansi with impressive TikTok dance challenge

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

ANC plans to go after other Gauteng metros after reclaiming power in Johannesburg

ANC plans to go after other Gauteng metros after reclaiming power in Johannesburg

Politics

3 years ago

Prince Lekekula Modjadji ends long reign of queens after being made king of Balobedu

Prince Lekekula Modjadji ends long reign of queens after being made king of Balobedu

South Africa

3 years ago

Makhadzi filled Makhavha stadium in Limpopo with her one-woman show

Makhadzi filled Makhavha stadium in Limpopo with her one-woman show

Celebrities

3 years ago

Sizwe Dhlomo calls out Cassper Nyovest on unfair boxing match & tells him to stop bullying kids

Sizwe Dhlomo calls out Cassper Nyovest on unfair boxing match & tells him to stop bullying kids

Celebrities

3 years ago

Woman twerks for her boyfriend in car causing horrible accident

Woman twerks for her boyfriend in car causing horrible accident

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman caused an accident by twerking for her boyfriend inside the car. Social media weighs in on the dramatic video online with the men blaming the woman.

Little girl impresses Mzansi people in choreographed dance on TikTok

Little girl impresses Mzansi people in choreographed dance on TikTok

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A little girl impresses people on TikTok with her perfect dancing skills. She stood out among many and the video went viral. Mzansi cannot get enough of her.

EFF claim new appointed board at Eskom won't stop loadshedding in SA

EFF claim new appointed board at Eskom won't stop loadshedding in SA

South Africa

3 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters are saying that the newly appointed board at Eskom will not stop loadshedding. They claim hiring Mpho Makwana was a bad move.

Cassper Nyovest threatens Priddy Ugly hours before their boxing match

Cassper Nyovest threatens Priddy Ugly hours before their boxing match

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest threatens Priddy Ugly one more time ahead of their fight at Sun BET Arena. Mzansi fans are placing their bets on their favourite contenders.

Woman reveals on Twitter that she's dating married man, Mzansi left with questions

Woman reveals on Twitter that she's dating married man, Mzansi left with questions

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman on Twitter disclosed that she has been dating a married man for three years and is she is happy. Mzansi reacted with lots of comments and questions.

Acting public protector clears Cyril Ramaphosa on ANC misusing state funds investigation

Acting public protector clears Cyril Ramaphosa on ANC misusing state funds investigation

Politics

3 years ago

The public protector's office has cleared Cyril Ramaphosa of having any knowledge that the ANC was misusing state funds. Mzansi reacted to the news online.

Internet trolls are jealous that Dr Musa & Liesl Laurie are happily married

Internet trolls are jealous that Dr Musa & Liesl Laurie are happily married

Celebrities

3 years ago

Social media trolls eagerly wait for Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie to break up. Musa's often shows his wife love on the internet, but some are jealous.

Proud young man graduates from UKZN with degree in Accounting

Proud young man graduates from UKZN with degree in Accounting

Education

3 years ago

Phiwe Shangase graduated from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal with a degree in accounting. The proud man posted on his LinkedIn a photo of his certificate.

Nomvelo Makhanya leaves popular soapie Scandal to focus on love

Nomvelo Makhanya leaves popular soapie Scandal to focus on love

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nomvelo Makanya is the leaving the popular telenovela Scandal to focus more on her relationship. Supporters of the show are sad to hear that she is quitting.

Hilary Sekgota