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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

3068 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

Kagiso horror crash claims lives of 5 people, SA saddened: "I blame alcohol"

Kagiso horror crash claims lives of 5 people, SA saddened: "I blame alcohol"

South Africa

2 years ago

Durban 'African Throne' show ditched, Cassper Nyovest and Nasty C issue apologies

Durban 'African Throne' show ditched, Cassper Nyovest and Nasty C issue apologies

Celebrities

2 years ago

Minnie Dlamini celebrates parents' 34th wedding anniversary with moving post

Minnie Dlamini celebrates parents' 34th wedding anniversary with moving post

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA house built on unauthorised land gets bulldozed, video sparks outrage

SA house built on unauthorised land gets bulldozed, video sparks outrage

People

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle's plan to protect Asante Mahosana and Kairo Forbes from cyberbullying amazes SA

DJ Zinhle's plan to protect Asante Mahosana and Kairo Forbes from cyberbullying amazes SA

Celebrities

2 years ago

Durban woman claims King Edward Hospital swapped her baby, SA stunned by details

Durban woman claims King Edward Hospital swapped her baby, SA stunned by details

South Africa

2 years ago

Rugby World Cup: Springboks adopts do-or-die mentality for match with Tonga, SA rallies behind team

Rugby World Cup: Springboks adopts do-or-die mentality for match with Tonga, SA rallies behind team

Rugby

2 years ago

The South African Rugby team the Springboks are preparing for their pool match against Roma. Supporters are rallying behind the Bokke to win the game in France.

Johannesburg Metro Police Department face racial scandal after coloured wardens were snubbed posts

Johannesburg Metro Police Department face racial scandal after coloured wardens were snubbed posts

South Africa

2 years ago

Johannesburg Metro Police Department got accused of unfair hiring practices after 16 traffic wardens did not get shortlisted for permanent posts.

Former 'The River' actor Lawrence Maleka shares secrets to thriving Showbiz career

Former 'The River' actor Lawrence Maleka shares secrets to thriving Showbiz career

Celebrities

2 years ago

Lawrence Maleka bragged about be an expert in the entertainment industry. The actor said he is successful because he knows everything about the field.

Orlando Pirates' Caf Champions League dreams crushed in tense penalty shootout with Jwaneng Galaxy

Orlando Pirates' Caf Champions League dreams crushed in tense penalty shootout with Jwaneng Galaxy

Football

2 years ago

Orlando Pirates' shocking exit from the Caf Champions League dreams has left its supporters devastated. The SA team was booted out the completion by Jwaneng Galaxy.

Limpopo groom stops wedding proceedings to drink beer, TikTok video has SA laughing

Limpopo groom stops wedding proceedings to drink beer, TikTok video has SA laughing

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A nervous groom went viral for interrupting his wedding dance to have a few sips of Castle beer. The hilarious TikTok video had SA people laughing and relating

Tupac Shakur murder case: Jada Pinkett Smith weighs in on arrest of Duane "Keffe D" Davis

Tupac Shakur murder case: Jada Pinkett Smith weighs in on arrest of Duane "Keffe D" Davis

US

2 years ago

Jada Pinkett Smith reacted on Insta Story to former gang leader, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, being charged with the brutal murder of hip-hop rapper Tupac Shakur.

KwaZulu-Natal madala feeds ailing wife, heartwarming TikTok leaves SA emotional

KwaZulu-Natal madala feeds ailing wife, heartwarming TikTok leaves SA emotional

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An old-timer from KwaZulu-Natal gained internet fame for loving and taking care of his sick elderly wife. The sweet TikTok video restored people's faith in love.

SABC blames loadshedding and TV license non-payment for R1 billion net loss, SA stunned

SABC blames loadshedding and TV license non-payment for R1 billion net loss, SA stunned

South Africa

2 years ago

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Board announced that it plans of stimulating revenue streams at the financially struggling public broadcaster.

Paris Fashion Week: Thuso Mbedu stuns in Dior outfit, shares 6 pictures from Spring-Summer show

Paris Fashion Week: Thuso Mbedu stuns in Dior outfit, shares 6 pictures from Spring-Summer show

Celebrities

2 years ago

Thuso Mbedu attended the Paris Fashion Week Dior Spring-Summer 2024 Ready-To-Wear show. The actress posted Instagram pictures of her fashion forward look.

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