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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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President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkutukana, video moves Mzansi

President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkutukana, video moves Mzansi

Celebrities

2 years ago

Young musical prodigy serenades Mzansi with heartfelt Zulu song on guitar, TikTok video trends

Young musical prodigy serenades Mzansi with heartfelt Zulu song on guitar, TikTok video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

RIP Zahara: Kelly Khumalo catches strays on social media after passing of 'Loliwe' singer

RIP Zahara: Kelly Khumalo catches strays on social media after passing of 'Loliwe' singer

Celebrities

2 years ago

Albino python mother defends eggs from snake handler in heart-stopping TikTok video

Albino python mother defends eggs from snake handler in heart-stopping TikTok video

People

2 years ago

South African couple wows with West African-inspired wedding attire in TikTok video

South African couple wows with West African-inspired wedding attire in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

KwaZulu-Natal teacher receives thoughtful gift from primary school pupil

KwaZulu-Natal teacher receives thoughtful gift from primary school pupil

People

2 years ago

Golden Globe Awards: Trevor Noah bags a nomination for best stand-up, Mzansi cheers

Golden Globe Awards: Trevor Noah bags a nomination for best stand-up, Mzansi cheers

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA comedian Trevor Noah landed a Golden Globe nomination for Best Stand-Up Comedian in Television, for his brilliance in the Netflix special 'Where Was I'.

'BBMzansi' winners share surprising purchases after bagging the prize money

'BBMzansi' winners share surprising purchases after bagging the prize money

Celebrities

2 years ago

Former Big Brother Mzansi winners spilled the beans on their post-victory spending sprees in a nostalgic TikTok video posted by entertainment company DStv.

TikTok video of bridal shower becomes a hilarious fashion crime scene

TikTok video of bridal shower becomes a hilarious fashion crime scene

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A bridal shower took an unexpected turn with the bride and bridesmaids wearing old-fashioned bridal attire. The outfits triggered laughter and banter on TikTok.

SA man secures first home and celebrates milestone with quirky TikTok video

SA man secures first home and celebrates milestone with quirky TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

One man joyously revealed his newfound independence by proudly showing off his very first home. The TikTok video of the humble shack warmed hearts.

Video of man's bizarre pizza eating technique gets 733K TikTok views

Video of man's bizarre pizza eating technique gets 733K TikTok views

People

2 years ago

A man baffled netizens with his unique technique of forming pizza into balls before devouring them. The eating style earned him popularity on TikTok.

Boy's DIY haircut from broke aunt using Sunlight soap and shaving blade sparks laughter

Boy's DIY haircut from broke aunt using Sunlight soap and shaving blade sparks laughter

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A boy got a DIY haircut courtesy of his broke aunt, armed with a green bar of Sunlight soap and a shaving blade. The transformation was posted on TikTok.

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie share French Alps escapade in Insta video

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie share French Alps escapade in Insta video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie shared another glimpse of their enchanting French Alps journey, tackling snowy landscapes with smiles and signature humor.

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expects stability at Eskom under Dan Marokane

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expects stability at Eskom under Dan Marokane

Energy

2 years ago

Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expressed optimism about Eskom's future stability under new CEO Dan Marokane who was appointed on Friday.

DJ Maphorisa and Shebeshxt seemingly cook up music, TikTok video of hangout sparks talks

DJ Maphorisa and Shebeshxt seemingly cook up music, TikTok video of hangout sparks talks

Music

2 years ago

DJ Maphorisa and Shebeshxt joined forces, cooking up beats. Fans praised the unexpected collab while others urged Shebeshxt to forge his path in the music scene.

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