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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

3061 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Dricus du Plessis secures South Africa's 1st UFC Champion title after battle with Sean Strickland

Dricus du Plessis secures South Africa's 1st UFC Champion title after battle with Sean Strickland

Sports

2 years ago

Adorable toddler nails viral Skomota dance moves in funny TikTok video

Adorable toddler nails viral Skomota dance moves in funny TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

AFCON: Hugo Broos holds firm on Bafana Bafana's knockout stage chances ahead of Namibia match

AFCON: Hugo Broos holds firm on Bafana Bafana's knockout stage chances ahead of Namibia match

Football

2 years ago

Moroka Swallows sacks 22 players over DStv Premiership boycott, fans unhappy

Moroka Swallows sacks 22 players over DStv Premiership boycott, fans unhappy

Football

2 years ago

Cape Town woman spots strange "giant" at Devil's Peak, eerie TikTok video gets 2 million views

Cape Town woman spots strange "giant" at Devil's Peak, eerie TikTok video gets 2 million views

People

2 years ago

Cyan Boujee gives Mzansi sneak peek of BBL maintenance procedure, SA cringes at injections

Cyan Boujee gives Mzansi sneak peek of BBL maintenance procedure, SA cringes at injections

Celebrities

2 years ago

Former 'RHOD' star Londie London's ex shot in Sandton nightclub

Former 'RHOD' star Londie London's ex shot in Sandton nightclub

Celebrities

2 years ago

Former 'Real Housewivesof Durban' star Londie London's ex-boyfriend, Sphamandla Mabonga, was wounded during a nightclub shooting incident in Sandton.

Nelson Mandela's ID expected to fetch R1.4m at auction block, SA citizens outraged

Nelson Mandela's ID expected to fetch R1.4m at auction block, SA citizens outraged

South Africa

2 years ago

The Mandela family faces criticism over the auctioning of the former president's iconic green ID book. South Africans said the ID belongs in a museum.

Bafana Bafana aims for redemption against Namibia to salvage AFCON campaign, SA sceptical

Bafana Bafana aims for redemption against Namibia to salvage AFCON campaign, SA sceptical

Football

2 years ago

Bafana Bafana faces a do-or-die situation against Namibia in the AFCON, seeking redemption after a tough loss to Mali. Fans expressed doubt on social media.

Matric results 2023: 90 Incarcerated learners excel with 278 distinctions, stirring public debate

Matric results 2023: 90 Incarcerated learners excel with 278 distinctions, stirring public debate

Education

2 years ago

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced remarkable matric results for young inmates, sparking a debate on educational equality and opportunities.

AFCON opening ceremony: Visuals of performances in Ivory Coast ignite excitement about tournament

AFCON opening ceremony: Visuals of performances in Ivory Coast ignite excitement about tournament

Football

2 years ago

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off with a mesmerising opening ceremony. It featured vibrant performances from African artists and left football fans awed.

Limpopo bus crash victims' families prepare for body identification, SA extends condolences

Limpopo bus crash victims' families prepare for body identification, SA extends condolences

South Africa

2 years ago

Families of the Limpopo bus crash victims are preparing for an emotional session at Pietersburg Hospital, where positive body identification will take place.

Cyril Ramaphosa praises Border Management Authority for curbing illegal entry into SA

Cyril Ramaphosa praises Border Management Authority for curbing illegal entry into SA

Politics

2 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the positive impact of the Border Management Authority on South Africa's port entries, citing improved control over unregulated entry.

ANC 112th anniversary: Video Dr Malinga's electrifying performance sparks online chatter

ANC 112th anniversary: Video Dr Malinga's electrifying performance sparks online chatter

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dr Malinga's appearance at the ANC celebrations in Mpumalanga has Twitter buzzing. The singer surprised fans after previously vowing not to campaign for the party.

KwaZulu-Natal Midlands flood claims lives of 3 people, SA devastated

KwaZulu-Natal Midlands flood claims lives of 3 people, SA devastated

South Africa

2 years ago

Three districts in KwaZulu-Natal grapple with the aftermath of heavy rains, resulting in tragic deaths and several injuries in Midlands. SA people extended prayers.

Hilary Sekgota