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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

3066 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Skomota challenge: Johannesburg family with matching outfits do the funny dance in TikTok video

Skomota challenge: Johannesburg family with matching outfits do the funny dance in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi's favourite teacher celebrates 400k TikTok milestone with lit dance with young kids

Mzansi's favourite teacher celebrates 400k TikTok milestone with lit dance with young kids

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Metro FM presenter Khutso Theledi shares 5 pics of traditional wedding with Italian bae

Metro FM presenter Khutso Theledi shares 5 pics of traditional wedding with Italian bae

Celebrities

2 years ago

Anele Mdoda named best breakfast show presenter at the South African Radio Awards

Anele Mdoda named best breakfast show presenter at the South African Radio Awards

Celebrities

2 years ago

Woman shows how to change a tyre in 10 easy steps, TikTok video goes viral

Woman shows how to change a tyre in 10 easy steps, TikTok video goes viral

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Video of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi dancing in his boxers in front of his in-laws amuses Mzansi

Video of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi dancing in his boxers in front of his in-laws amuses Mzansi

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi's troubles with SARS: Insider claims 'MaGear' star owes SARS a whopping R6 million

Makhadzi's troubles with SARS: Insider claims 'MaGear' star owes SARS a whopping R6 million

Celebrities

2 years ago

An insider revealed Makhadzi allegedly defaulted on her tax, with debts exceeding R6 million owed to SARS. Documents obtained suggests lapses in tax filings.

Eastern Cape weekend horror: 2 Lives on lost on N10 in another collision

Eastern Cape weekend horror: 2 Lives on lost on N10 in another collision

South Africa

2 years ago

The Eastern Cape saw another crash on the N10, claiming two lives and adding to a weekend plagued by road tragedies. The death toll from three accidents is now 10.

Veteran Journalist Jeffrey Zikhali falls victim to fatal hijacking in Empangeni

Veteran Journalist Jeffrey Zikhali falls victim to fatal hijacking in Empangeni

South Africa

2 years ago

Journalist Jeffrey Zikhali met a tragic end in Empangeni after a fatal hijacking. The motive remains unclear as KwaZulu-Natal police investigate the murder.

Ukhozi FM releases Top 10 Songs of the Year contenders list, 'Mnike' snub sparks outage

Ukhozi FM releases Top 10 Songs of the Year contenders list, 'Mnike' snub sparks outage

Music

2 years ago

Ukhozi FM announced the contenders for the Song of the Year title, and how Mzansi can vote! People complained top hits like 'Mnike' being snubbed.

TikTok video of mlungu traditional healer chanting in his ndumba has Mzansi curious

TikTok video of mlungu traditional healer chanting in his ndumba has Mzansi curious

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi was abuzz over a TikTok video showing a mlungu traditional healer in a trance. People were stunned to see a white person summoning ancestors.

Daughter's surprise gift for parents at restaurant captures hearts on TikTok

Daughter's surprise gift for parents at restaurant captures hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A heartwarming TikTok video of a daughter surprising her parents with brand-new cellphones at a restaurant had South Africans in awe of the touching gesture.

SA credits Khanyi Mbau for inspiring Beyoncé to "bleach" her skin after 'Renaissance' film pictures

SA credits Khanyi Mbau for inspiring Beyoncé to "bleach" her skin after 'Renaissance' film pictures

Celebrities

2 years ago

Pictures from Beyoncé's Renaissance premiere have fans worldwide in awe, with South Africans playfully crediting SA star Khanyi Mbau for the fair look.

President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for unity from South Africans amidst the energy crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for unity from South Africans amidst the energy crisis

South Africa

2 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa addressed SA's energy crisis at COP28, urging citizens to play a positive role while emphasising the state's commitment to managing the situation.

Shosholoza Meyl returns: Prasa reinstates long-distance train journeys amid holiday season

Shosholoza Meyl returns: Prasa reinstates long-distance train journeys amid holiday season

South Africa

2 years ago

Prasa announced the revival of Shosholoza Meyl long-distance train services from Johannesburg to Durban and Cape Town, just in time for the holiday season.

Hilary Sekgota