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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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Eskom gives an update on implementation of loadshedding for the week

Eskom gives an update on implementation of loadshedding for the week

Energy

2 years ago

KwaZulu-Natal Grade 10 pupils throw beloved teacher a surprise party, TikTok video touches Mzansi

KwaZulu-Natal Grade 10 pupils throw beloved teacher a surprise party, TikTok video touches Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Musa Khawula resurfaces in viral video after being spotted at shisa nyama spot, fans rejoice

Musa Khawula resurfaces in viral video after being spotted at shisa nyama spot, fans rejoice

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA woman's 1st salary splurge on grandmother leaves TikTok users touched

SA woman's 1st salary splurge on grandmother leaves TikTok users touched

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Xhosa queens slay in traditional outfits, cultural display in TikTok video fills Mzansi with pride

Xhosa queens slay in traditional outfits, cultural display in TikTok video fills Mzansi with pride

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTok video of Skomota touching woman inappropriately sparks outrage

TikTok video of Skomota touching woman inappropriately sparks outrage

People

2 years ago

Minnie Dlamini flaunts flawless body in underwear Instagram photo

Minnie Dlamini flaunts flawless body in underwear Instagram photo

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African media personality Minnie Dlamini was a hot topic after she posted an Instagram picture in her underwear. She pushed a message about self-love.

Eskom reduces loadshedding from Stage 6 to Stage 4, SA poeple unhappy

Eskom reduces loadshedding from Stage 6 to Stage 4, SA poeple unhappy

Energy

2 years ago

Eskom announced that loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 4 after a few generation units were replenished. The update angered people who are tired of the blackouts.

Dedicated personal trainer uses money to motivate client to jog, TikTok video has people in stitches

Dedicated personal trainer uses money to motivate client to jog, TikTok video has people in stitches

People

2 years ago

A personal trainer took motivation to a whole new level by rewarding a client with money during her jog. The TikTok video of the unique tactic fitness enthusiasts.

SA woman's stokvel Christmas grocery haul stuns Mzansi, TikTok video trends

SA woman's stokvel Christmas grocery haul stuns Mzansi, TikTok video trends

People

2 years ago

A South African went on TikTok to post a video of her Christmas grocery haul from her stokvel. People were impressed with the amount of food items.

Rustenburg woman accepts marriage proposal from stranger at mall, TikTok video gets 1.7m views

Rustenburg woman accepts marriage proposal from stranger at mall, TikTok video gets 1.7m views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

In a heartwarming viral TikTok video, a Rustenburg woman says "yes" to a spontaneous marriage proposal from a complete stranger who also serenaded her.

Critically ill patient denied entry at Northam Clinic gate during loadshedding die, SA outraged

Critically ill patient denied entry at Northam Clinic gate during loadshedding die, SA outraged

South Africa

2 years ago

A patient was denied medical care at Northam Clinic in Limpopo after security denied entry due to load shedding. The tragedy disturbed South Africans.

Orlando Pirates legend Papi Khomane and mother killed in tragic crash, fans devastated

Orlando Pirates legend Papi Khomane and mother killed in tragic crash, fans devastated

Football

2 years ago

Former Orlando Pirates player Papi Khomane and his mother, Rita Khomane, met a heartbreaking end in a fatal car accident. The club released a statement.

Dlala Thukzin's 'iPlan' and Tyler ICU's 'Mnike' hit songs spark song of the year debate online

Dlala Thukzin's 'iPlan' and Tyler ICU's 'Mnike' hit songs spark song of the year debate online

Music

2 years ago

The festive season in Mzansi ignited a musical war on Twitter/X as "iPlan" and "Mnike" vie for the coveted Song of the Year title. Fans picked their favourite song.

Thapelo Mokoena and Lesego celebrate 11th anniversary, 'Fatal Seduction' actor posts 2 pictures

Thapelo Mokoena and Lesego celebrate 11th anniversary, 'Fatal Seduction' actor posts 2 pictures

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African actor Thapelo Mokoena and his wife Lesego marked 11 years of marriage. The actor gushed about the huge milestone on his Instagram page.

Hilary Sekgota