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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

3065 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Zahara's funeral service in East London leaves fans reeling on social media

Zahara's funeral service in East London leaves fans reeling on social media

Celebrities

2 years ago

Transnet pins hopes on recovery plan after R1.6 billion loss, SA citizens stunned

Transnet pins hopes on recovery plan after R1.6 billion loss, SA citizens stunned

Industry

2 years ago

Zahara's unreleased songs will be dropped soon, fans concerned about exploitation

Zahara's unreleased songs will be dropped soon, fans concerned about exploitation

Music

2 years ago

Skomota unleashes new dance moves at Limpopo wedding in TikTok video

Skomota unleashes new dance moves at Limpopo wedding in TikTok video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Ramaphosa labels Gaza crisis an appalling genocide and urges global ceasefire

Ramaphosa labels Gaza crisis an appalling genocide and urges global ceasefire

Politics

2 years ago

Tembisa woman converts mother's garage into stylish salon, TikTok video inspires

Tembisa woman converts mother's garage into stylish salon, TikTok video inspires

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

2 Rustenburg siblings surprise their mother with new R70,000 house, TikTok video warms hearts

2 Rustenburg siblings surprise their mother with new R70,000 house, TikTok video warms hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Rustenburg siblings captured hearts as they gifted their mother a new house in the North West. The emotional reveal left SA inspired by the sisters' generosity.

DJ Maphorisa, Shebeshxt and Xduppy drop highly anticipated track 'Twerka'

DJ Maphorisa, Shebeshxt and Xduppy drop highly anticipated track 'Twerka'

Music

2 years ago

DJ Maphorisa, Shebeshxt, and Xduppy collaborate on an electrifying amapiano track 'Twerka.' Fans are excited that they can stream the song on various platforms.

Newly employed school teacher rebuilds grandparents' house in TikTok video

Newly employed school teacher rebuilds grandparents' house in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young school teacher documented the full renovation process of her grandparent house in a heartwarming TikTok video that went viral and inspired Mzansi people.

SA woman's family celebrates her achievement as SAPS constable with epic party in TikTok video

SA woman's family celebrates her achievement as SAPS constable with epic party in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African woman's achievement as a newly appointed SAPS constable was celebrated with a festive family party, complete with a customised police-themed cake.

Cosatu dismisses Zuma's election announcement as antics from a pensioner, SA divided

Cosatu dismisses Zuma's election announcement as antics from a pensioner, SA divided

Politics

2 years ago

Cosatu responded to former President Zuma's decision not to campaign for the ANC. The labour federation expressed scepticism about Zuma's support for the MK party.

SABC under scrutiny as ghost workers scandal rocks news division

SABC under scrutiny as ghost workers scandal rocks news division

South Africa

2 years ago

The SABC is under scrutiny as it launches an investigation into irregular freelance contracts, facing allegations of corruption and fraudulent practices.

Cape Town mourns as toddler succumbs to fatal fall in manhole, SA devastated

Cape Town mourns as toddler succumbs to fatal fall in manhole, SA devastated

South Africa

2 years ago

A two-year-old child in Cape Town died after a tragic fall into a manhole. Authorities responded to the heartbreaking scene near 18th Avenue in Kensington.

Video of 'BBMzansi' star Themba Broly and suspected new girlfriend gets tongues wagging on TikTok

Video of 'BBMzansi' star Themba Broly and suspected new girlfriend gets tongues wagging on TikTok

Celebrities

2 years ago

Reality TV star Themba Broly trended, this time with a mysterious white woman. The TikTok video capturing their cozy moment has ignited a social media storm.

Limpopo stokvel robbed of year-long savings at gunpoint, SA speculate

Limpopo stokvel robbed of year-long savings at gunpoint, SA speculate

South Africa

2 years ago

A stokvel in Bokgaka village, Limpopo, fell victim to an armed robbery as unknown assailants targeted a house, demanding bank cards and pins containing the savings.

Hilary Sekgota