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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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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TS Galaxy fires back at Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena

TS Galaxy fires back at Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena

Football

2 years ago

South African woman gives Nelson Mandela on R20 banknote a makeover

South African woman gives Nelson Mandela on R20 banknote a makeover

People

2 years ago

South African man's insane buffet plate at an event gets people talking

South African man's insane buffet plate at an event gets people talking

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

South African woman celebrates birthday by feeding the community

South African woman celebrates birthday by feeding the community

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

High schooler's classroom antics leaves learners and the internet in tears

High schooler's classroom antics leaves learners and the internet in tears

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Presidency strongly denies claims of plotting against Meshoeshoe Monare

Presidency strongly denies claims of plotting against Meshoeshoe Monare

Politics

2 years ago

SA high school pranksters stage epic classroom walkout in viral TikTok video

SA high school pranksters stage epic classroom walkout in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Dive into the chaos as South African high school students orchestrated a daring classroom walkout prank on their teacher that has TikTok users buzzing.

Woman surprises girlfriend with dream proposal and customised MINI Cooper

Woman surprises girlfriend with dream proposal and customised MINI Cooper

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Witness an unforgettable moment as a woman surprised her girlfriend with a marriage proposal topped with a revamped second-hand MINI Cooper in a TikTok video.

Musician leaves taxi rank in awe with mesmerising guitar performance in video

Musician leaves taxi rank in awe with mesmerising guitar performance in video

People

2 years ago

Witness the awe-inspiring moment as a talented musician captivated taxi drivers and commuters with his mesmerizing guitar performance at the rank.

TikTok sparks fly as Nigerian-South Africa couple's argument goes viral

TikTok sparks fly as Nigerian-South Africa couple's argument goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Dive into the fiery online debate as a Nigerian and South African couple's heated argument over food and money ignited a storm on TikTok with thousands of views.

First-time dad stunned by nappy prices at the store, video goes TikTok viral

First-time dad stunned by nappy prices at the store, video goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A first-time dad was captured in a viral TikTok video stunned by the price of nappies. Viewers from around the world were left in stitches by his reaction.

Mother-in-law's wedding speech about finances goes viral on TikTok

Mother-in-law's wedding speech about finances goes viral on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mother-in-law's candid speech stole the show on TikTok. Her wise advice about marriage and finances struck a chord with viewers, and earned her praise.

Natasha Thahane's lookalike posts side-by-side photos and starts online frenzy

Natasha Thahane's lookalike posts side-by-side photos and starts online frenzy

People

2 years ago

A TikTok user turned to the platfrom seeking confirmation of her supposed resemblance to popular South African actress Natasha Thahane in a video.

DA leader John Steenhuisen warns South Africans of loadshedding manipulation

DA leader John Steenhuisen warns South Africans of loadshedding manipulation

Politics

2 years ago

DA leader John Steenhuisen issued a stark warning to South Africans about possible loadshedding manipulation ahead of the elections. Get the details now!

Phat Joe's eviction drama from lavish Cape Town home grips Mzansi

Phat Joe's eviction drama from lavish Cape Town home grips Mzansi

Celebrities

2 years ago

Media personality Phat Joe faced eviction from his luxury Sea Point flat in Cape Town due to alleged unpaid rent. Learn more about his financial challenges.

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