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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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Woman's R1,900 flat braids from Chinese hair salon leaves TikTok users buzzing

Woman's R1,900 flat braids from Chinese hair salon leaves TikTok users buzzing

People

2 years ago

Limpopo couple's tragic deaths at Tlhotlhokwe bushes spark police investigation, SA disturbed

Limpopo couple's tragic deaths at Tlhotlhokwe bushes spark police investigation, SA disturbed

South Africa

2 years ago

Johannesburg police hunting 6 gunmen after fatal church robbery SA speculate

Johannesburg police hunting 6 gunmen after fatal church robbery SA speculate

South Africa

2 years ago

Bontle Modiselle shares 6 sizzling hot pics in red body-hugging dress to mark 33rd bday

Bontle Modiselle shares 6 sizzling hot pics in red body-hugging dress to mark 33rd bday

Celebrities

2 years ago

Daring man swims with massive pet snake, eye-popping TikTok video goes viral

Daring man swims with massive pet snake, eye-popping TikTok video goes viral

People

2 years ago

Protective dad makes daughter sign a contract to stay single till 2084, video gets 1 million views

Protective dad makes daughter sign a contract to stay single till 2084, video gets 1 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: SA advocates for peace following surprise attack by Hamas

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: SA advocates for peace following surprise attack by Hamas

World

2 years ago

SA citizens weighed in on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after Hamas launched an attack that killed dozens of people. Many are calling for peace initiatives.

Madison Square Garden: SA celebrates the success of Black Coffee's sold-out show in New York

Madison Square Garden: SA celebrates the success of Black Coffee's sold-out show in New York

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Black Coffee became the first South African DJ and producer to headline a show at the world's famous arena, the Madison Square Garden in New York.

Black Coffee Madison Square Garden: MacG and Oskido live it up in New York ahead of concert

Black Coffee Madison Square Garden: MacG and Oskido live it up in New York ahead of concert

Celebrities

2 years ago

MacG and Oskido toured Time Square in New York before Black Coffee's debut at Madison Square Garden. The SA entertainers posted pictures and a video.

Cape Town copper cable thief dubbed Spider-Man nabbed red-handed by police, SA amazed

Cape Town copper cable thief dubbed Spider-Man nabbed red-handed by police, SA amazed

South Africa

2 years ago

The Cape Town police caught a copper cable thief in full view of the Bonteheuwel community. The man was swinging across pylons before his arrest.

Rugby World Cup 2023: DA responds to threat of Springboks playing without SA flag

Rugby World Cup 2023: DA responds to threat of Springboks playing without SA flag

Rugby

2 years ago

The DA leader John Steenhuizen bashed the ANC for failing to comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency before the Springbok's games in the Rugby World Cup.

TV star Knaomi Phakathi announces pregnancy with daughter and ultrasound pics

TV star Knaomi Phakathi announces pregnancy with daughter and ultrasound pics

Celebrities

2 years ago

Knaomi Phakathi shared with her Instagram followers that she is expecting her second child. She posted a sonogram with her firstborn to make the news public

'Skeem Saam' actress Hellen Motsuki channels inner Melita to avoid makoti duties in funny video

'Skeem Saam' actress Hellen Motsuki channels inner Melita to avoid makoti duties in funny video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Hellen Motsuki posted a TikTok video taken from her family's event. It shows her re;uctance to cook in a three-legged pot just like her 'Skeem Saam' character.

'Mr Bones' actor Alfred Ntombela's takes up dancing as hobby at age 51, video of moves trends

'Mr Bones' actor Alfred Ntombela's takes up dancing as hobby at age 51, video of moves trends

Celebrities

2 years ago

Alfred Ntombela shared on TikTok that his new hobby is dancing and posted a video showing his fancy footwork. SA praised the actor for his contribution to Showbiz.

MTN-8 final: Sundowns and Pirates fans want fair gameplay at Moses Mabhida

MTN-8 final: Sundowns and Pirates fans want fair gameplay at Moses Mabhida

Football

2 years ago

Football clubs Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates gave insight to their frame of minds ahead of the anticipated MTN-8 final at Durban's Moses Mabhida.

Hilary Sekgota