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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

South Africa withdraws from 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup bid, citizens stunned

South Africa withdraws from 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup bid, citizens stunned

Football

2 years ago

Safa announced the withdrawal of South Africa from the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup bid, citing time constraints, but vows commitment to bid for the 2031 tournament.

SA spots Skomota in Makhadzi's 'Mapara' music video amid Eugene Khoza drama

SA spots Skomota in Makhadzi's 'Mapara' music video amid Eugene Khoza drama

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi features dance sensation Skomota in the 'Mapara' music video. People were amazed that the Limpopo stars stood united despite criticism from celebs.

Sho Madjozi's new hair line Sparkle Braids spreads joy among South African parents

Sho Madjozi's new hair line Sparkle Braids spreads joy among South African parents

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sho Madjozi announced that she will be launching Sparkle Braids, a colourful and and shiny hairline for her young fanbase. She said it was Inspired by her book.

Eskom's heatwave excuse for Stage 6 loadshedding sparks scepticism

Eskom's heatwave excuse for Stage 6 loadshedding sparks scepticism

South Africa

2 years ago

Eskom announced Stage 6 load-shedding, because of a severe shortage of generating capacity, the need to replenish emergency reserves and the heatwave.

Eskom goes forward with new logo tender amid public backlash, SA weighs in

South Africa

2 years ago

Eskom stirred controversy as it forges ahead with its logo tender despite widespread criticism. The power utility faces public backlash amid financial struggles.

Orlando Pirates takesaction against Thembinkosi Lorch after GBV legal woes

Orlando Pirates takesaction against Thembinkosi Lorch after GBV legal woes

Football

2 years ago

Orlando Pirates took action against Thembinkosi Lorch after he was sentenced for beating up his ex-girlfriend. The midfielder is suspended from all club activities.

Video of woman's painful faux locs struggle gets 6 million TikTok views

Video of woman's painful faux locs struggle gets 6 million TikTok views

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video capturing a woman's struggle with tight faux locs went viral. Many viewers could relate and they shared their own horror stories about painful braids.

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