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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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SAA's deal with Takatso cancelled, Gordhan shares details in announcement

SAA's deal with Takatso cancelled, Gordhan shares details in announcement

South Africa

2 years ago

TikTok stars poke fun at SARS salary deductions in viral video

TikTok stars poke fun at SARS salary deductions in viral video

People

2 years ago

RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers employee leads heartfelt prayer before colleagues

RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers employee leads heartfelt prayer before colleagues

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

SA woman goes back to Grade 11 at 30, inspires TikTok users with education journey

SA woman goes back to Grade 11 at 30, inspires TikTok users with education journey

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Johannesburg car auction TikTok video shows car sold at affordable price

Johannesburg car auction TikTok video shows car sold at affordable price

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

TikTok video of churchgoers' carpool karaoke spreads joy across Mzansi

TikTok video of churchgoers' carpool karaoke spreads joy across Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns the DA for seeking foreign election observers

President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns the DA for seeking foreign election observers

Politics

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa lashed out at the DA for writing to Western countries requesting election observers. He said the move undermined SA's democracy.

DA's Solly Msimanga pledges to tackle loadshedding head-on in Gauteng

DA's Solly Msimanga pledges to tackle loadshedding head-on in Gauteng

Politics

2 years ago

Discover how the DA plans to put an end to load shedding in Gauteng if it wins in the upcoming elections. Premier candidate Solly Msimanga laid out the strategy.

Mzansi woman's SHEIN graduation clothing haul goes viral on TikTok

Mzansi woman's SHEIN graduation clothing haul goes viral on TikTok

People

2 years ago

A fashion content creator flaunted her SHEIN clothing haul in a TikTok video. She amazed viewers with form-fitting black dresses perfect for graduation ceremonies.

TikTok video unveils how woman raised credit score by 65 points in 1 month

TikTok video unveils how woman raised credit score by 65 points in 1 month

People

2 years ago

Discover the secret to improving your credit score fast! A woman's TikTok video reveals how becoming an authorised user on another person's credit card helped her.

TikTok video of disabled schoolchildren performing the Skomota dance challenge went viral

TikTok video of disabled schoolchildren performing the Skomota dance challenge went viral

People

2 years ago

See the incredible talent of physically disabled schoolchildren as they excel in the viral Skomota dance challenge. The TikTok video will surely inspire and uplift.

South African man's side hustle rakes in R30k, TikTok video sparks curiosity

South African man's side hustle rakes in R30k, TikTok video sparks curiosity

People

2 years ago

Discover a man's lucrative side hustle revealed in a viral TikTok video. He shared tips for earning extra income remotely with just the internet and a laptop.

KZN, Limpopo and Mpumalanga alerted by SA Weather Services of heavy rain

KZN, Limpopo and Mpumalanga alerted by SA Weather Services of heavy rain

South Africa

2 years ago

SA Weather Service warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal. The forecast sparked reaction from Gauteng residents.

SA makoti shares visuals from her lobola day in viral TikTok video

SA makoti shares visuals from her lobola day in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Experience the joy and warmth of a woman's lobola day celebrations. The bride posted a TikTok video that shows the proceedings of the traditional ceremony.

Collen Malatji threatens to overthrow ANC leadership if promises are not kept post-election

Collen Malatji threatens to overthrow ANC leadership if promises are not kept post-election

Politics

2 years ago

Get the scoop on ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji's bold election prediction. He threatened the ruling party's leadership if promises aren't kept.

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