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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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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

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

ANC in Gauteng supports Cyril Ramaphosa's second term bid

ANC in Gauteng supports Cyril Ramaphosa's second term bid

Politics

3 years ago

Talented young girl dazzles Mzansi with her cricket skills

Talented young girl dazzles Mzansi with her cricket skills

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Connie Ferguson dresses up like Jerry Maake to remember her late husband

Connie Ferguson dresses up like Jerry Maake to remember her late husband

Celebrities

3 years ago

Woman on Twitter offers topics to be discussed before getting married

Woman on Twitter offers topics to be discussed before getting married

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Mzansi reacts to expected petrol price decrease in October

Mzansi reacts to expected petrol price decrease in October

Energy

3 years ago

Fuel prices are expected to change in October based on the outlook from the Central Energy Fund. Mzansi reacts to the drop in petrol price on social media.

Podcast and Chill host MacG wears Arab clothes in Dubai

Podcast and Chill host MacG wears Arab clothes in Dubai

Celebrities

3 years ago

Podcast and Chill host Mac G wears Arab clothes while he is on holiday in Dubai. His Social media fans notice that he took his infamous flip-flops of the trip.

David Mabuza excludes option of privatising Eskom

David Mabuza excludes option of privatising Eskom

Politics

3 years ago

Deputy President David Mabuza holds firm that privatising Eskom is not an option to fix the power utility's problems. Mzansi reacts to the news about Eskom.

Mzansi reacts to 15-year-old boy who wrecked his home over confiscated iPhone

Mzansi reacts to 15-year-old boy who wrecked his home over confiscated iPhone

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Mzansi reacted to a viral video of a home destroyed by a 15-year-old boy after his mom took away his iPhone. The boy's mother says he has mental health issues.

Generations The Legacy stars Manaka Ranaka, Kope Makgae's TIkTok dance challenge

Generations The Legacy stars Manaka Ranaka, Kope Makgae's TIkTok dance challenge

Celebrities

3 years ago

Manaka Ranaka and Kope Makgae do a TikTok dance challenge on the set of Generation The Legacy. The soapie couple leaves Mzansi swooning for love like theirs.

President Cyril Ramaphosa headed to the UK to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

President Cyril Ramaphosa headed to the UK to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Politics

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa travels abroad to tighten trade relations and attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Mzansi wants him to address the country's problems.

Amanda Du-Pont to open new office in Cape Town for her brand Lelive

Celebrities

3 years ago

Actress Amanda Du-Pont announces a new office opening in Cape Town for her skincare brand Lelive. Amanda thanks her fans for helping her reach this milestone.

Mzansi reacts to a 2 months breakup rule for couples from TikTok guy

Mzansi reacts to a 2 months breakup rule for couples from TikTok guy

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man on TikTok proposes that people take a 2-month window period to stay single after a breakup. Mzansi responds to this suggestion with sarcastic comments.

Mzansi man says eating unhealthy Kotas led to heart transplant in world performed in SA

Mzansi man says eating unhealthy Kotas led to heart transplant in world performed in SA

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

SA reacts with funny comments to a man who says Mzansi's unhealthy eating habits caused the first heart transplant in the world to be performed in the country.

Hilary Sekgota