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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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2 Johannesburg men catching ride on top Bajaj Qute car cause a frenzy in Maboneng, video trends

2 Johannesburg men catching ride on top Bajaj Qute car cause a frenzy in Maboneng, video trends

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

TikTok video of inventive bottle cap door lock gets 5.6 million views and praise

TikTok video of inventive bottle cap door lock gets 5.6 million views and praise

People

2 years ago

SA hairdressers force colleague to accept boyfriend's marriage proposal in viral video

SA hairdressers force colleague to accept boyfriend's marriage proposal in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Cape Town hikers trekking Lion's Head mountain share TikTok video of steep trail

Cape Town hikers trekking Lion's Head mountain share TikTok video of steep trail

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Limpopo man with secondhand BMW celebrates being the first car owner in his family

Limpopo man with secondhand BMW celebrates being the first car owner in his family

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Port Elizabeth Traffic conductor dances and spins at busy street intersection in viral video

Port Elizabeth Traffic conductor dances and spins at busy street intersection in viral video

People

2 years ago

5 clever SA preschoolers impress the internet with knowledge of the Rainbow Nation

5 clever SA preschoolers impress the internet with knowledge of the Rainbow Nation

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of adorable kids answering questions about South Africa trended. People were amazed by the intelligent kids displaying their knowledge.

Hardworking man in overalls buys Hyundai, TikTok video garners SA's praise

Hardworking man in overalls buys Hyundai, TikTok video garners SA's praise

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A man with a humble job rewarded himself for his hard work with a new car. He was shown in a TikTok video unveiling his Hyundai at the dealership.

Rugby World Cup: Nienaber says Springboks can still bring trophy home, SA suggests changes

Rugby World Cup: Nienaber says Springboks can still bring trophy home, SA suggests changes

Rugby

2 years ago

Jacques Nienaber shared a few strategic changes that the Springboks plan on implementing in the Rugby World Cup competitions to give them a winning edge.

Heritage Day: Minnie Dlamini stuns in gorgeous skin showing traditional Zulu outfit

Heritage Day: Minnie Dlamini stuns in gorgeous skin showing traditional Zulu outfit

Celebrities

2 years ago

Minnie Dlamini wished South Africans a happy Heritage Day and posted an Instagram picture of her in traditional Zulu clothes made from animal skins.

South Africa mourns 8 lives lost in tragic N1 accident in Botlokwa Limpopo

South Africa mourns 8 lives lost in tragic N1 accident in Botlokwa Limpopo

South Africa

2 years ago

A fatal head-on collision on the N1 highway in Botlokwa Limpopo took the lives of eight people and left many injured over the Heritage Day long weekend

'The Masked Singer SA' detective Sithelo Shozi shows off R1.8 million Porsche Cayenne in Insta video

'The Masked Singer SA' detective Sithelo Shozi shows off R1.8 million Porsche Cayenne in Insta video

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

‘The Masked Singer SA’ host Sithelo Shozi bought a new Porsche Cayenne. She flaunted the ride to her 1 million Instagram followers who loved the black vehicle.

King Misuzulu shares plans for the future of AmaZulu leadership following Buthelezi's passing

King Misuzulu shares plans for the future of AmaZulu leadership following Buthelezi's passing

South Africa

2 years ago

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini gave a speech at the Shaka Day celebrations in KwaDukuza in KwaZulu-Natal. He also expressed his grief for Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

Heritage Day: Coloured students represent their culture by rocking pyjamas

Heritage Day: Coloured students represent their culture by rocking pyjamas

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of coloured high school students wearing pyjamas for Heritage Day has gone viral. Mzansi said it depicted a perfect representation of coloured people.

SA devastated by Ireland's victory over Springboks in World Cup showdown

SA devastated by Ireland's victory over Springboks in World Cup showdown

Rugby

2 years ago

Ireland defeated the Springboks in a nail-biting rugby World Cup Match in Paris. The game result upset South Africans, who expected a better performance.

Hilary Sekgota