Hilary Sekgota

Education: 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: 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 Desk for Evening and Weekend content 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 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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A TikTok video displayed the beauty of tradition and love as a makoti served her Zulu husband like a king. The sweet clip gave insight into the cultural practice.

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Transnet announced its plans to potentially clear the Durban port backlog of 70,000 containers by next year. It said its contingency measures are already in motion.

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Parliament intensified its legal action against Julius Malema and six EFF MPs, seeking to bar them from next year's State of the Nation Address (SONA).

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A young woman's hard work paid off and made history in her family by becoming the first pilot. She posted a TikTok video that captured her celebration.

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