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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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Ramaphosa launches initiative to restore Durban Port to former glory, SA unfazed

Ramaphosa launches initiative to restore Durban Port to former glory, SA unfazed

South Africa

2 years ago

KwaZulu-Natal man stunned by Pick n Pay food prices in TikTok video

KwaZulu-Natal man stunned by Pick n Pay food prices in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Limpopo man shows off newly-built mansion in rural area, TikTok video inspires many

Limpopo man shows off newly-built mansion in rural area, TikTok video inspires many

People

2 years ago

Johannesburg 3 bedroom house renovation on R200k budget wows SA

Johannesburg 3 bedroom house renovation on R200k budget wows SA

People

2 years ago

SA woman's TikTok video about Foschini wig prices goes viral

SA woman's TikTok video about Foschini wig prices goes viral

People

2 years ago

South African woman celebrates acquisition of Hyundai Tucson in TikTok video

South African woman celebrates acquisition of Hyundai Tucson in TikTok video

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Angry wife gives husband's dinner to dog after an argument, video trends

Angry wife gives husband's dinner to dog after an argument, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A husband shared a TikTok video showing his wife's unconventional response to their argument. The clip got many viewers worked up and sparked a viral debate.

EFF insists on arrest of Mapisa-Nqakula following corruption allegations

EFF insists on arrest of Mapisa-Nqakula following corruption allegations

Politics

2 years ago

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) demanded the arrest of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who is facing corruption allegations.

Mapisa-Nqakula says resignation is not a confession, SA weighs in

Mapisa-Nqakula says resignation is not a confession, SA weighs in

South Africa

2 years ago

Former Parliamentary Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigned amid mounting corruption allegations. She released a statement asserting her innocence.

Woman scrubs hardbody chicken clean with dishwashing liquid

Woman scrubs hardbody chicken clean with dishwashing liquid

People

2 years ago

A Mzansi woman was recorded preparing her full chicken before cooking. The video of her meat cleaning method went viral and sparked a debate among netizens.

Mzansi father and daughter bond over diketo game in heartwarming TikTok video

Mzansi father and daughter bond over diketo game in heartwarming TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Watch as a father and daughter share a beautiful moment playing diketo in a heartwarming TikTok video. South Africans were amazed by the duo's close bond.

Newlywed couple's 'Tshwala Bami' dance sparks social media frenzy

Newlywed couple's 'Tshwala Bami' dance sparks social media frenzy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Don't miss out on the electrifying dance performance by a newlywed couple that's taking social media by storm! The 'Tshwala Bami' dance video went viral.

Limpopo man's drone expedition to Modimolle Mountain goes viral

Limpopo man's drone expedition to Modimolle Mountain goes viral

People

2 years ago

Watch as a Limpopo resident ventures to unravel the mysteries of Modimolle Mountain. He shared an intriguing drone video on TikTok and it went viral.

Mzansi woman's TikTok unboxing of iPhone from China goes viral

Mzansi woman's TikTok unboxing of iPhone from China goes viral

People

2 years ago

Check out this TikTok video of a Mzansi man unboxing an iPhone he bought and shipped from China! The clip has gone viral, sparking curiosity among South Africans.

Netanyahu vows independent inquiry after unfortunate Gaza airstrike

Netanyahu vows independent inquiry after unfortunate Gaza airstrike

World

2 years ago

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed regret over an unfortunate airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza. He vowed to initiate an independent inquiry.

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