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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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Transnet sets sights on clearing backlog of Durban port's cargo by 2024

Transnet sets sights on clearing backlog of Durban port's cargo by 2024

South Africa

2 years ago

Parliament pushes for SONA ban on Malema and EFF MPs amidst disciplinary hearing

Parliament pushes for SONA ban on Malema and EFF MPs amidst disciplinary hearing

South Africa

2 years ago

Durban woman celebrates becoming first pilot in her family, TikTok video touches Mzansi

Durban woman celebrates becoming first pilot in her family, TikTok video touches Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Legendary Ndebele artist Dr Esther Mahlangu shows celebrations of 88th birthday on TikTok

Legendary Ndebele artist Dr Esther Mahlangu shows celebrations of 88th birthday on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Rami Chuene and Thandiswa Mazwai show Ntokozo Mbambo love after bagging 3 SAMAs

Rami Chuene and Thandiswa Mazwai show Ntokozo Mbambo love after bagging 3 SAMAs

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA man who pays R6k monthly girlfriend allowance finds out gf is cheating in viral TikTok video

SA man who pays R6k monthly girlfriend allowance finds out gf is cheating in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Julius Malema and EFF MPs leave SONA hearing abruptly, SA not surprised

Julius Malema and EFF MPs leave SONA hearing abruptly, SA not surprised

Politics

2 years ago

Julius Malema and EFF MPs, facing charges for storming the Sona stage, walk out of a parliamentary hearing. Tensions rose when their lawyer asked for a postponement.

TikTok video of boy impersonating Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt amuses Mzansi

TikTok video of boy impersonating Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt amuses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A boy impersonated Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt, complete with fake tattoos, signature backpack, and cap. Concerns arose about the appropriate role models for kids.

TikTok video of Mams Mall shoppers fleeing from robbery scene grabs Mzansi's attention

TikTok video of Mams Mall shoppers fleeing from robbery scene grabs Mzansi's attention

People

2 years ago

Shoppers at Mams Mall were recorded running away from robbers who decided to steal during business hours. The chaotic TikTok video sparked a debate about crime.

Mzansi’s favourite teacher Mrs Bullock shows off her new car on TikTok

Mzansi’s favourite teacher Mrs Bullock shows off her new car on TikTok

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Mrs Bullock bought a new car and danced her way into people's hearts. She showed off the vehicle on TikTok and her loyal fans threw her a virtual party.

Springboks' player Ox Nché and Putco Mafani have a dance-off in a viral TikTok video

Springboks' player Ox Nché and Putco Mafani have a dance-off in a viral TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Ox Nché and Putco Mafani battled it out in an fire dance-off at the MTN iGwijo Challenge. The TikTok video trended and South Africans picked their favourites.

SAMAs 2023: Kelly Khumalo goes on vulgar rant after losing to Ntokozo Mbambo

SAMAs 2023: Kelly Khumalo goes on vulgar rant after losing to Ntokozo Mbambo

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kelly Khumalo was snubbed at the 29th SAMAs and unleashed a vulgar rant on social media. Fans and critics reacted to the expletive-filled posts on X.

Makhadzi and Skomota bring the house down at SAMAs, energetic performance trends

Makhadzi and Skomota bring the house down at SAMAs, energetic performance trends

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi's performance and surprise appearance by Skomota stole the show at the 29th South African Music Awards. A TikTok video of the duo trended on social media.

IEC registration weekend: Julius Malema challenges idea of youth voter apathy

IEC registration weekend: Julius Malema challenges idea of youth voter apathy

South Africa

2 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema challenges the perception of youth voter apathy. As the IEC aims to boost registrations, Malema encouraged young people to participate.

Tyla and Travis Scott spotted vibing to 'Water' remix, video gets SA buzzing

Tyla and Travis Scott spotted vibing to 'Water' remix, video gets SA buzzing

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tyla and Travis Scott turned up to their 'Water' remix at the club and the internet is buzzing. Fans can't get enough of the duo's chemistry in the video.

Hilary Sekgota