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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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Mbongeni Ngema: Artist pays tribute to playwright with portrait sketch, SA unimpressed

Mbongeni Ngema: Artist pays tribute to playwright with portrait sketch, SA unimpressed

People

2 years ago

Murdah Bongz pens DJ Zinhle a heartfelt message on her 41st birthday

Murdah Bongz pens DJ Zinhle a heartfelt message on her 41st birthday

Celebrities

2 years ago

Former Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter Mthobeli KCi August has died, tributes pour in

Former Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter Mthobeli KCi August has died, tributes pour in

Celebrities

2 years ago

Carletonville aircraft crash kills 2 people mid-air, tragedy stuns Mzansi

Carletonville aircraft crash kills 2 people mid-air, tragedy stuns Mzansi

South Africa

2 years ago

South African Weather Service issues alerts for rain and thunderstorms for several provinces

South African Weather Service issues alerts for rain and thunderstorms for several provinces

South Africa

2 years ago

RTMC issues warning of road travel amid rainy conditions, citizens echo safety measures

RTMC issues warning of road travel amid rainy conditions, citizens echo safety measures

South Africa

2 years ago

KwaZulu-Natal graduate presents degree to late mother at gravesite, emotional TikTok clip goes viral

KwaZulu-Natal graduate presents degree to late mother at gravesite, emotional TikTok clip goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A graduate from KwaZulu-Natal visited her late mother's gravesite to present her degree. The touching video was posted on TikTok and resonated with SA people.

Ladysmith flash floods: Desperate search for missing 12 people enters Day 4

Ladysmith flash floods: Desperate search for missing 12 people enters Day 4

South Africa

2 years ago

The KwaZulu-Natal province has extended the search for 12 missing people after Christmas Eve flash floods into its fourth day. SA people expressed optimism.

Xhosa women's traditional glam at Mgidi in Mdantsane leaves Mzansi swooning

Xhosa women's traditional glam at Mgidi in Mdantsane leaves Mzansi swooning

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Xhosa women in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape gained online popularity with a dazzling display of traditional outfits, dancing, and singing in a TikTok video.

Video of gogo's impressive driving skills in VW Polo wows Mzansi people

Video of gogo's impressive driving skills in VW Polo wows Mzansi people

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A gogo left SA in awe as she showed expert driving skills cruising the streets in a VW Polo. People can't stop raving about her the way she held the steering wheel.

Woman's prayer before distributing meals to 100 needy people in TikTok video touches SA

Woman's prayer before distributing meals to 100 needy people in TikTok video touches SA

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African woman fed 100 the needy and warms hearts with a heartfelt prayer in a TikTok video. Viewers were inspired by her thoughtful act and applauded her.

Ladysmith flash floods claim lives of 6 people and 11 missing, SA devasted

Ladysmith flash floods claim lives of 6 people and 11 missing, SA devasted

South Africa

2 years ago

Flash floods have devastated the people of Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal. Six people have killed and search parties are looking for 11 missing people.

SA woman pays R860 for 45-minute walk with lions at Ukutula Bush in Brits

SA woman pays R860 for 45-minute walk with lions at Ukutula Bush in Brits

People

2 years ago

A daring South African woman shared a TikTok video of a 45-minute walk with lions at Ukutula Bush Walk. She coughed up R860 for the adrenaline rush.

University of the Western Cape graduate celebrates being 1st in family to bag a degree

University of the Western Cape graduate celebrates being 1st in family to bag a degree

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A UWC graduate went on TikTok to celebrate becoming the first in his family to earn a degree. He pledged to break generational curses in the inspiring video.

TikTok video of dad's emotional reaction as baby gets ears pierced clocks 1.3 million views

TikTok video of dad's emotional reaction as baby gets ears pierced clocks 1.3 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video captured a caring dad's emotional journey as his baby girl got her ears pierced. The heartwarming video was viewed over a million times.

Hilary Sekgota