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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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Graduate thanks sister for using SASSA child grant to support his tertiary education

Graduate thanks sister for using SASSA child grant to support his tertiary education

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

SA couple married for 56 years shares touching moment in viral video

SA couple married for 56 years shares touching moment in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Thohoyandou little girls melt hearts as they plead for a Spur restaurant visit in viral video

Thohoyandou little girls melt hearts as they plead for a Spur restaurant visit in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Kind primary school teacher gets praised for covering learners' books

Kind primary school teacher gets praised for covering learners' books

People

2 years ago

BMA says 27,000 people stopped from entering South Africa, citizens in disbelief

BMA says 27,000 people stopped from entering South Africa, citizens in disbelief

South Africa

2 years ago

Sophie Ndaba stuns with 3 pics of remarkable glow-up after overcoming challenges

Sophie Ndaba stuns with 3 pics of remarkable glow-up after overcoming challenges

Celebrities

2 years ago

Murdah Bongz honours AKA with touching post and 5 pictures on heavenly birthday

Murdah Bongz honours AKA with touching post and 5 pictures on heavenly birthday

Celebrities

2 years ago

Murdah Bongz marked AKA's birthday with a heartfelt post and a series of pictures featuring DJ Zinhle, Nadia Nakai, Lynn Forbes, Tony Forbes and Kairo Forbes.

Durban Nazareth Baptist Church members to receive 1000 houses says Ramaphosa

Durban Nazareth Baptist Church members to receive 1000 houses says Ramaphosa

Politics

2 years ago

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a game-changing project to construct 1000 homes for the Nazareth Baptist Church in Durban. The move raised eyebrows.

Faith Nketsi spotted with mystery man on dinner date, pics spark dating rumours

Faith Nketsi spotted with mystery man on dinner date, pics spark dating rumours

Celebrities

2 years ago

Faith Nketsi's recent dinner outing had tongues wagging on social media. Fans speculated is she's in a new relationship after pictures were leaked by Musa Khawula.

Prof Mochichi Mokgokong: South Africa mourns loss of 1st black neurosurgeon

Prof Mochichi Mokgokong: South Africa mourns loss of 1st black neurosurgeon

South Africa

2 years ago

South Africa is mourning the loss of Professor Mochichi Mokgokong. He was famous for being the county's first black neurosurgeon who separated conjoined twins.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus hospitalised due to bizarre accident

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus hospitalised due to bizarre accident

Rugby

2 years ago

Rassie Erasmus was hospitalised after a freak accident that left him with chemical burns. Concerned fans extended well wishes to the rugby director.

Makhadzi names her favourite 'Big Brother Mzansi' housemate on social media

Makhadzi names her favourite 'Big Brother Mzansi' housemate on social media

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA musician Makhadzi has been watching the new season of 'Big Brother Mzansi'. She gushed about the housemate Eulenda 'Yolanda' Monyai from Limpopo.

Ugandan Judge Julia Sebutinde under fire for controversial votes on Gaza war

Ugandan Judge Julia Sebutinde under fire for controversial votes on Gaza war

Africa

2 years ago

Judge Julia Sebutinde is being dragged for dissenting votes against emergency measures for Israel in the Gaza war. The Ugandan judge disappointed netizens.

AKA's dad Tony Forbes crushes 21-day fitness challenge, celebrates with Kairo Forbes

AKA's dad Tony Forbes crushes 21-day fitness challenge, celebrates with Kairo Forbes

Celebrities

2 years ago

AKA's father, Tony Forbes, took a 21-day fitness challenge as a coping mechanism after the loss of his son. He shared on Instagram that he achieved his goal.

SA influencer Kefilwe Mabote flaunts luxe Bentley purchase in Instagram video

SA influencer Kefilwe Mabote flaunts luxe Bentley purchase in Instagram video

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Kefilwe Mabote flaunted her latest acquisition, a breathtaking Bentley, leaving her Instagram fans in awe. Fans congratulated her and gushed about the luxe car.

Hilary Sekgota