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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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Enhle Mbali breaks her silence following Black Coffee's accident in candid video

Enhle Mbali breaks her silence following Black Coffee's accident in candid video

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle gets criticised after being spotted with AKA's mom Lynn Forbes on vacay with Murdah Bongz

DJ Zinhle gets criticised after being spotted with AKA's mom Lynn Forbes on vacay with Murdah Bongz

Celebrities

2 years ago

Taxi driver plays street cop chasing unruly teens in hilarious TikTok video, Mzansi applauds

Taxi driver plays street cop chasing unruly teens in hilarious TikTok video, Mzansi applauds

People

2 years ago

Cape Town man arrested for staging own kidnapping and defrauding family, SA stunned

Cape Town man arrested for staging own kidnapping and defrauding family, SA stunned

South Africa

2 years ago

Ronald Lamola asserts Israel's failure to disprove genocide case at ICJ

Ronald Lamola asserts Israel's failure to disprove genocide case at ICJ

Europe

2 years ago

Ace Magashule joins forces with uMkhonto weSizwe ahead of 2024 elections, SA weighs in

Ace Magashule joins forces with uMkhonto weSizwe ahead of 2024 elections, SA weighs in

Politics

2 years ago

Eskom intensifies loadshedding to Stage 3 over generating unit breakdowns, SA outraged

Eskom intensifies loadshedding to Stage 3 over generating unit breakdowns, SA outraged

Energy

2 years ago

Eskom announced it is increasing loadshedding to stage 3, extending into Saturday afternoon due to generating unit issues. South Africans protested online.

Madala gives gogo the princess treatment, TikTok video restores people's faith in love

Madala gives gogo the princess treatment, TikTok video restores people's faith in love

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

a grandpa treats his wife like a queen, removing what seems like a thorn from her foot. The video of the genuine care and love between them TikTok viewers.

Mpumalanga Panorama Route road trip video including Blyde River Canyon stop excites travellers

Mpumalanga Panorama Route road trip video including Blyde River Canyon stop excites travellers

People

2 years ago

A travel content creator shared the magic of her Panorama Route road trip, just a 4-hour drive from Joburg. From waterfalls to canyons, get insights into every stop.

Bafana Bafana concludes AFCON preparations with stalemate against Lesotho, citizens disappointed

Bafana Bafana concludes AFCON preparations with stalemate against Lesotho, citizens disappointed

Football

2 years ago

Bafana Bafana wrapped up home preparations with a 0-0 draw against Lesotho, leaving fans anxious about their upcoming performance at AFCON in Ivory Coast.

ANC's Nomvula Mokonyane Warns voters against confusion amid emergence of MK Party

ANC's Nomvula Mokonyane Warns voters against confusion amid emergence of MK Party

Politics

2 years ago

ANC's Nomvula Mokonyane addressed party supporters and clarified the distinction between ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe. She urged voters not to be confused at polls.

Tech-challenged uncle's phone mistake becomes comedy gold on TikTok

Tech-challenged uncle's phone mistake becomes comedy gold on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A tech-challenged uncle attempted to capture family fun for TikTok. His effort to shoot a motion video resulted in a comedy of error that had netizens dying.

Primary school pupils break down in tears getting haircuts before schools reopen, video affects SA

Primary school pupils break down in tears getting haircuts before schools reopen, video affects SA

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTokkers witnessed the emotional back-to-school journey as kids said goodbye to their holiday hair in a touching video. The clip sparked a debate on school rules.

Mokopane Hospital receives praise for amazing patient's meals shown in TikTok video

Mokopane Hospital receives praise for amazing patient's meals shown in TikTok video

Editorial

2 years ago

Mokopane Hospital is making waves on TikTok with its unexpectedly delicious patient meals. From gourmet presentations to balanced nutrition grabbed SA's attention.

Cape Town police nabs 2 suspects linked to Strand parking lot murder

Cape Town police nabs 2 suspects linked to Strand parking lot murder

South Africa

2 years ago

Cape Town police achieve a breakthrough in the investigation of a 41-year-old woman's murder in Strand. The arrested suspects are expected to appear in court.

Hilary Sekgota