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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

Witbank students' zombie school concert gets 1 million views, video leaves TikTokkers howling

Witbank students' zombie school concert gets 1 million views, video leaves TikTokkers howling

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of primary school learners from Witbank shocked social media users. The students nailed their scary-themed concert and got praised online.

Empisini Primary School student In KwaZulu-Natal wows SA with advanced reading skills in TikTok video

Empisini Primary School student In KwaZulu-Natal wows SA with advanced reading skills in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Grade R learner was recorded reading her speech on recycling an d the video was shared on social media. Netizens were impressed by her fluency in English.

Howza pens Salamina Mosese heartfelt message to celebrate 15 years of marriage

Howza pens Salamina Mosese heartfelt message to celebrate 15 years of marriage

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tshepo 'Howza' Mosese shared on Instagram that it was his and Salamina Mosese' wedding anniversary. The actor swooned about their enduring relationship.

Ekurhuleni Shell petrol attendant and motorist perform energetic dance, video leaves SA in tears

Ekurhuleni Shell petrol attendant and motorist perform energetic dance, video leaves SA in tears

People

2 years ago

A petrol attendant and a motorist busted energetic dance moves to the hit amapiano song 'Mnike'. The heartwarming video spread widely across TikTok.

Mbombela mourners grooving at funeral cause TikTok frenzy with viral video

Mbombela mourners grooving at funeral cause TikTok frenzy with viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Footage of people partying at a gravesite as their loved one was being buried has raised questions about the decent way to bid the departed a final farewell.

Brave mother protects son from hungry bear eating their camp food, TikTok video goes viral

Brave mother protects son from hungry bear eating their camp food, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman shielded her teen child from a wild bear that raided their campsite. She ensured they kept still while the bear was right in front of them, eating food.

Cape Town mosque threatens YoungstaCPT with lawsuit over music video filmed at their property

Cape Town mosque threatens YoungstaCPT with lawsuit over music video filmed at their property

Celebrities

2 years ago

YoungstaCPT is facing legal troubles for filming a music video in front of the Habibia Soofie mosque in Cape Town. The rapper allegedly did not ask for permission.

TikTok video of pit bull nibbling on little girl's hand sparks online fear and heated reactions

TikTok video of pit bull nibbling on little girl's hand sparks online fear and heated reactions

World

2 years ago

A fierce domesticated pit pull showed affection to a young girl. The video of the risky interaction went TikTok viral and people encouraged the owners to be careful.

Murdah Bongz and DJ KMAT's sizzling dance duet at DStv Delicious Festival gets SA talking

Murdah Bongz and DJ KMAT's sizzling dance duet at DStv Delicious Festival gets SA talking

Celebrities

2 years ago

Murdah Bongz and DJ KMAT's were recorded dancing at the DStv Delicious Festival in Johannesburg. People loved their vibe together and some were worried for DJ ZInhle

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