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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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Police arrest 2 suspects connected to Soweto tavern shooting

Police arrest 2 suspects connected to Soweto tavern shooting

South Africa

3 years ago

Lira posts 6-month recovery update after her stroke: "A precious gift"

Lira posts 6-month recovery update after her stroke: "A precious gift"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Energy expert says South Africa to face loadshedding for extended time

Energy expert says South Africa to face loadshedding for extended time

South Africa

3 years ago

SA is not interested in custom Albino Burmese Python Cake

SA is not interested in custom Albino Burmese Python Cake

South Africa

3 years ago

Kelly Khumalo's sister Zandie celebrates her son's birthday

Kelly Khumalo's sister Zandie celebrates her son's birthday

Celebrities

3 years ago

Khloé Kardashian emotional about having second baby with Tristan Thompson

Khloé Kardashian emotional about having second baby with Tristan Thompson

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Lulo Cafe says sorry for his explicit video leaked on Twitter

DJ Lulo Cafe says sorry for his explicit video leaked on Twitter

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Lulo Cafe apologised for his explicit video that's been trending on social media. His followers and some celebrities rallied behind him to show support.

Cyril Ramaphosa defends R2 billion spent by SAPS to protect top government officials

Cyril Ramaphosa defends R2 billion spent by SAPS to protect top government officials

Politics

3 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa defends the R2 billion the SAPS spent to offer top government officials private security. Mzansi wants funds to be used for better services.

Naledi Pandor leaves Mzansi laughing with WWE Undertaker outfit

Naledi Pandor leaves Mzansi laughing with WWE Undertaker outfit

Politics

3 years ago

Minister Naledi Pandor attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral dressed in all black. Mzansi reacted with comments and memes comparing her to The Undertaker from WWE.

Mihlali Ndamase's fans get relationship with Leeroy Sidambe on Instagram Live

Mihlali Ndamase's fans get relationship with Leeroy Sidambe on Instagram Live

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mihlali Ndamse gave her followers an inside look into her relationship with businessman Leeroy Sidambe. The couple posted on Instagram Live while in Cape town.

Mzansi fuming at Eskom for implementing Stage 6 loadshedding

Mzansi fuming at Eskom for implementing Stage 6 loadshedding

Politics

3 years ago

Eskom implemented Stage 6 loadshedding on Sunday morning, and Mzansi took to social media to make the #Stage10 trend. Eskom says more blackouts are pending.

AKA congratulates Nadia Nakai on her BET nomination

AKA congratulates Nadia Nakai on her BET nomination

Celebrities

3 years ago

AKA went on Twitter to congratulate his girlfriend Nadia Nakai on getting nominated for a BET Hip Hop Award. Nadia replied with a thank you, and fans reacted.

Cassper Nyovest shows slimmer physique ahead of fight with Priddy Ugly

Cassper Nyovest shows slimmer physique ahead of fight with Priddy Ugly

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest posted a clip on Instagram training for his upcoming fight with Priddy Ugly. The rapper looks leaner, and fans are looking forward to the match.

Bonang Matheba calls Fikile Mbalula tone-death for going to Qatar

Bonang Matheba calls Fikile Mbalula tone-death for going to Qatar

Politics

3 years ago

Bonang Matheba says Fikile Mbalula is tone-death for being in Qatar after the bad car crash that happened in Pongola. Mzansi reacts to Fikile's trip abroad.

Former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida stuns Instagram followers in beautiful dress

Former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida stuns Instagram followers in beautiful dress

Celebrities

3 years ago

Former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida posted a video on Instagram that left her followers speechless. The pageant queen wore a beautiful form fitting green dress.

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