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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

3074 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Johannesburg woman uses savings to buy homeless people food in TikTok video

Johannesburg woman uses savings to buy homeless people food in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video where a Johannesburg woman showcased her dedication to helping the homeless by packing food hampers in buckets, inspiring others to make a difference.

President Cyril Ramaphosa decides to keep ministers' performance assessments under wraps

President Cyril Ramaphosa decides to keep ministers' performance assessments under wraps

South Africa

2 years ago

Performance assessments of ministers under fire as President Ramaphosa says they shouldn't embarrass ministers. Critics argue accountability requires transparency.

SA's fave petrol attendant teaches mlungu coworker dance moves at Shell garage

SA's fave petrol attendant teaches mlungu coworker dance moves at Shell garage

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A petrol attendant taught his mlungu coworker viral dance moves in an energetic TikTok video. Their impromptu dance off at a Shell garage is trending online

'Umkhokha the Curse' fans fear Gabisile or Ndoda departure as suicide threat looms

'Umkhokha the Curse' fans fear Gabisile or Ndoda departure as suicide threat looms

TV Shows

2 years ago

The ominous suicide curse has 'Umkhokha the Curse' viewers fearing Gabisile or Ndoda's days are numbered on the hit show. They debated about the next target online.

Surprised dad breaks down in tears after getting new clothes from daughter, TikTok video trends

Surprised dad breaks down in tears after getting new clothes from daughter, TikTok video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African dad's reaction to the clothes his daughter gifted him captured hearts on TikTok. The emotional and wholesome surprise video has gone viral.

UK woman declares herself Shebeshxt's biggest fan in vibey TikTok video

UK woman declares herself Shebeshxt's biggest fan in vibey TikTok video

People

2 years ago

UK woman professed her love for Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt and claimed he is his number 1 fan. The TikTok video made other fans become territorial over the artist.

TikTok video of Sepedi traditional wedding stuns Mzansi and goes viral

TikTok video of Sepedi traditional wedding stuns Mzansi and goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a stunning Sepedi traditional wedding has taken SA by storm, leaving people in awe. The beauty and cultural richness of the event was displayed.

Hilary Sekgota