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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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Hugo Broos says Percy Tau isn't a miracle worker for Bafana Bafana

Hugo Broos says Percy Tau isn't a miracle worker for Bafana Bafana

Football

2 years ago

Pretoria man wakes up from coma after heroic act against GBV

Pretoria man wakes up from coma after heroic act against GBV

South Africa

2 years ago

'Skeem Saam": Florence Masebe replaces Harriet Manamela as Meikie Maputla

'Skeem Saam": Florence Masebe replaces Harriet Manamela as Meikie Maputla

TV Shows

2 years ago

Determined 26-year-old woman in Grade 11 gets Mzansi's support to complete high school education

Determined 26-year-old woman in Grade 11 gets Mzansi's support to complete high school education

Education

2 years ago

Toya Delazy's strange performance in Zulu goes viral on TikTok

Toya Delazy's strange performance in Zulu goes viral on TikTok

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kelly Khumalo shares fire photo and heartfelt Valentine's Day message with fans

Kelly Khumalo shares fire photo and heartfelt Valentine's Day message with fans

Celebrities

2 years ago

South Africans rally behind teacher's kind act for underprivileged learners

South Africans rally behind teacher's kind act for underprivileged learners

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A school teacher gained fame on TikTok after buying shoes for her underprivileged students. South Africans rally behind her, donating funds for more school uniforms.

Man's super strength goes viral on TikTok as he lifts Renault Kwid with ease

Man's super strength goes viral on TikTok as he lifts Renault Kwid with ease

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a man lifting a Renault Kwid to move it out of the way stunned South Africans. Netizens raved about his remarkable and unbelievable strength.

Drunken parent causes chaos at child's graduation celebration in TikTok video

Drunken parent causes chaos at child's graduation celebration in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A drunk mother caused chaos at a school graduation party in a viral TikTok video. SA reacted with empathy for the child affected by the embarrassing incident.

NCOP's Sylvia Lucas' nonchalant remarks about loadshedding during SONA debate concern SA

NCOP's Sylvia Lucas' nonchalant remarks about loadshedding during SONA debate concern SA

South Africa

2 years ago

NCOP Deputy Chair Sylvia Lucas downplayed concerns over loadshedding during the SONA debate. She suggested sabotage and asked Cyril Ramaphosa to launch a probe.

Duduzane Zuma shares motives behind launching own political party All Game Changers, SA weighs in

Duduzane Zuma shares motives behind launching own political party All Game Changers, SA weighs in

Politics

2 years ago

Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma, explained why he broke away from his father's political venture and launched his own party, All Game Changers.

Life Science teacher's catchy chromosome song gains online popularity in TikTok video

Life Science teacher's catchy chromosome song gains online popularity in TikTok video

Education

2 years ago

A Life Science teacher's catchy chromosome song transformed learning into a fun and memorable experience for learners. Netizens praised the innovative approach.

FF+ leader criticises Cyril Ramaphosa's economic leadership during SONA debate

FF+ leader criticises Cyril Ramaphosa's economic leadership during SONA debate

Politics

2 years ago

During the SONA debate in Cape Town, FF+ leader Pieter Groenewald criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa. He said the economy shrunk under his leadership.

Little boy's hilarious refusal to eat tripe leaves the internet in stitches

Little boy's hilarious refusal to eat tripe leaves the internet in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Prepare for laughter as a little boy's refusal to eat tripe dinner takes a hilarious turn when he compares it to a hedgehog. The TikTok video went viral.

Feisty dog gives police officers a runaround during home enquiry, video trends

Feisty dog gives police officers a runaround during home enquiry, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

See the hilarious moment as two police officers face off against a rowdy dog during an enquiry outside a family home. The TikTok video had SA people in tears.

Hilary Sekgota