Hilary Sekgota

Education: 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: 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 Desk for Evening and Weekend content 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 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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A TikTok video showing tripe at 400X magnification got 5.3M views. The clip left Mzansi people both fascinated and grossed out, and sparked a mogodu debate.

"I'm sure that box is older than the house": Ancient Eskom meter shows man flames, Mzansi trolls

A TikTok video of a man struggling with an ancient Eskom meter left Mzansi in stitches. The clip received over 85K views and 500 comments filled with jokes.

"I'm so disappointed": Student vents about ZCC badge and doek drama before exam in video

A varsity student’s TikTok rant about being told to remove her ZCC badge and doek before an exam sparked mixed reactions online. The clip got over 100k views.

"Yoh this is a trap shame:" Motorists concerned about woman crying on the roadside, video stuns Mzansi

A viral clip of a crying woman on the roadside left motorists concerned. The 511K-view video sparked debates about the potential dangers of helping strangers.

"We miss you on the field": RWC champion Faf de Klerk shares snap of wife and baby girl, fans react

Faf de Klerk shared a sweet family snap with his wife Miné and baby girl Remi-Ré. The Instagram post left fans swooning and saying they miss him on the field.

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Siya Kolisi shared snaps of a healthy boys’ night in Cardiff with his Springbok teammates, leaving fans loving their bond and admiring his positive vibes.

"Your life will never be the same": Mzansi man dragged for disrespecting ZCC bishop's photo

A man’s TikTok challenge with ZCC Bishop Lekganyane’s picture caused backlash. Viewers called the act disrespectful and demanded religious respect.

"Super impressed": Woman wows SA with final look of 3-metre Christmas tree decor in video

A SA woman shared her Christmas tree decorating skills on TikTok, wowing fans with her 3-metre Makro tree. The clip sparked major holiday inspiration.

"I am not buying a house anymore": Video of R20k 4-room modern shack sparks Mzansi's interest

A TikTok video showcasing a R20k modern 4-room shack with stunning interiors gained 5.3M views. Mzansi people are buzzing with interest and questions!

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