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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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SAPS closes N1 road in Limpopo to facilitate sangomas cleansing ceremony

SAPS closes N1 road in Limpopo to facilitate sangomas cleansing ceremony

South Africa

2 years ago

Fikile Mbalula claims rich BEE beneficiaries are teaming with ANC's enemies

Fikile Mbalula claims rich BEE beneficiaries are teaming with ANC's enemies

Politics

2 years ago

Skomota's heated nightclub PDA with another woman fuels Mzansi's concern

Skomota's heated nightclub PDA with another woman fuels Mzansi's concern

Celebrities

2 years ago

Thohoyandou street vendors hit hard as heatwave scorches profits, SA sympathises

Thohoyandou street vendors hit hard as heatwave scorches profits, SA sympathises

South Africa

2 years ago

Sithelo Shozi's Instagram video of pink Porsche sets the internet on fire

Sithelo Shozi's Instagram video of pink Porsche sets the internet on fire

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Basetsana Kumalo's wedding anniversary post melts hearts on Instagram

Basetsana Kumalo's wedding anniversary post melts hearts on Instagram

Celebrities

2 years ago

Will Smith's Miami outing with Jada Pinkett lookalike with fuels rumours on social media

Will Smith's Miami outing with Jada Pinkett lookalike with fuels rumours on social media

Celebrities

2 years ago

Will Smith turned heads at Miami Art Basel with a mystery woman, reminiscent of estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith. A picture of the duo is trending online.

Eastern Cape community takes swift action after 6-year-old's body found in alleged killer's house

Eastern Cape community takes swift action after 6-year-old's body found in alleged killer's house

South Africa

2 years ago

Eastern Cape police are investigating a harrowing case as a six-year-old's body is found in the house of her alleged killer. The suspect was killed by an angry mob.

Nadia Nakai hangs out with US star Teyana Taylor in Cape Town, shares snap

Nadia Nakai hangs out with US star Teyana Taylor in Cape Town, shares snap

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nadia Nakai's Cape Town adventure included a fun night out with US star Teyana Taylor at Drama nightclub. Bragga posted pictures on her Instagram account.

Botswana and Zimbabwean announce free movement of citizens for 90 days

Botswana and Zimbabwean announce free movement of citizens for 90 days

Africa

2 years ago

Presidents of Zimbabwe and Botswana eliminated passport requirements for citizens, allowing 90 days of unrestricted travel annually with just an ID.

Limpopo tracking team nabs convoy from Zimbabwe, 133 illegal foreigners arrested

Limpopo tracking team nabs convoy from Zimbabwe, 133 illegal foreigners arrested

South Africa

2 years ago

The Limpopo provincial tracking team intercepted a Zimbabwean convoy. They detained 133 passengers for lack of legal documentation to enter South Africa.

TikTok video of nanny grooving with baby strapped on her back trends

TikTok video of nanny grooving with baby strapped on her back trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a nanny grooving at a house party with the baby she cares for strapped to her back has gone viral and caused quite a debate online.

Nigerian woman shares horrifying skin-bleaching journey with TikTok video montage of 30 pics

Nigerian woman shares horrifying skin-bleaching journey with TikTok video montage of 30 pics

Africa

2 years ago

A Nigerian woman issued a warning about the dangers of skin bleaching. She posted a TikTok video that made people gasp when they saw the damage to her skin.

Zahara's sisters allegedly splurge on fake Gucci and Louis Vuitton items using singer's cards

Zahara's sisters allegedly splurge on fake Gucci and Louis Vuitton items using singer's cards

Celebrities

2 years ago

Trouble brews in Zahara's family as sisters Lumka and Bandezwa are allegedly kicked out by fiancé Mpho Xaba for using Zahara's bank cards on a shopping spree.

Emotional makoti's heartbreaking farewell to her family on wedding day goes TikTok viral

Emotional makoti's heartbreaking farewell to her family on wedding day goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a bride overcome with emotion on her wedding day perfectly captured the bittersweetness of leaving home. SA people could relate to her feelings.

Hilary Sekgota