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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

3076 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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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

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

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

Mzansi little girl's hair-combing tantrum goes viral on TikTok

Mzansi little girl's hair-combing tantrum goes viral on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Stunning Ivorian women steal the spotlight at AFCON final, Mzansi men drool

Stunning Ivorian women steal the spotlight at AFCON final, Mzansi men drool

Football

2 years ago

US woman inspires others to overcome childhood trauma in TikTok video

US woman inspires others to overcome childhood trauma in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Bafana Bafana to receive hero's welcome for AFCON bronze win, SA supports plan

Bafana Bafana to receive hero's welcome for AFCON bronze win, SA supports plan

Football

2 years ago

Football fans are ready to cheer on Bafana Bafana as they return to South Africa with a bronze medal from AFCON. SAFA is planning a reception to celebrate the team.

Woman's Randburg Home Affairs wedding video warms South Africans hearts

Woman's Randburg Home Affairs wedding video warms South Africans hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Witness the charm of a Randburg Home Affairs wedding that went viral on TikTok. SA loves that the couple opted for this private and budget-friendly union.

Linda Mtoba shows off insane body in 5 swimsuit snapshots

Linda Mtoba shows off insane body in 5 swimsuit snapshots

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA actress Linda Mtoba has been enjoying some necessary time away from the TV screen and living her best life on holiday. She posted snaps in a swimsuit.

Heartwarming video of Rosebank marriage proposal goes TikTok-viral

Heartwarming video of Rosebank marriage proposal goes TikTok-viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

See a viral video that captured on TikTok as a guy surprises his girlfriend with a romantic proposal in a shopping centre in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

Elephant escapes game reserve and roams streets of Mpumalanga, video goes viral

Elephant escapes game reserve and roams streets of Mpumalanga, video goes viral

People

2 years ago

South Africans were amazed by an elephant from Matsulu Game Reserve that took a leisurely stroll through the streets of Mpumalanga. The video went viral on TikTok.

Anele Mdoda's before and after pictures of weight transformation leaves Mzansi awestruck

Anele Mdoda's before and after pictures of weight transformation leaves Mzansi awestruck

Celebrities

2 years ago

South Africans gushed about Anele Mdoda's impressive weight loss transformation. They posted before and after pictures of the radio personality on X.

Eskom downgrades Loadshedding to Stage 5, South Africans remain unimpressed

Eskom downgrades Loadshedding to Stage 5, South Africans remain unimpressed

Energy

2 years ago

Eskom reduces load shedding citing progress in restoring generation units. However, many South African citizens complained that their schedules had not changed.

DJ Zinhle shows off roller-skating moves on 1st anniversary of AKA's passing

DJ Zinhle shows off roller-skating moves on 1st anniversary of AKA's passing

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle wowed her fans with her roller-skating skills in a video shared on the anniversary of AKA's death. Mzansi people gushed about her massive improvement.

EFF vows to end loadshedding within 6 months if elected, SA weighs in

EFF vows to end loadshedding within 6 months if elected, SA weighs in

Politics

2 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) unveiled plans to abolish loadshedding within six months if the majority of South Africans vote for the party in the elections.

Hilary Sekgota