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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"Marry your best friend": Woman gets husband's blessing to let male admirer pay the petrol bill

A married couple’s TikTok video of hustling petrol from a male suitor with the husband’s hilarious approval has gone viral, leaving Mzansi in stitches.

"Success is your future": Little boy shows off new school uniform in video, Mzansi can’t deal

A little boy’s heartwarming TikTok modelling his new school uniform has gone viral with 699,000 views. The video left Mzansi people smiling from ear-to-ear.

"Why are you closing your eyes?": Woman’s emotional truck driving lesson gets 1 million views

A Gauteng woman’s first driving lesson in a truck went viral on TikTok with over 1M views. Viewers were stressed and laughing at her emotional reaction.

"Sorry boy, it's painful": Limpopo man confronts ancestors at gravesite in angry rant, SA sympathise

A man’s hilarious gravesite complaint to his ancestors about the lack of blessings in his life has gone viral on TikTok, sparking laughs and conversations.

"Proud of you stranger": Woman shows transformation pictures from being a nyaope addict

A young woman shared her incredible journey from addiction to sobriety on TikTok. South African viewers congratulated her resilience and courage.

"Rotten to the core": Soweto onlookers' reaction to exploding cash-in-transit van sparks mixed views

A TikTok video of a cash-in-transit van explosion in Soweto shocked South Africans. Viewers tried to make sense of the chaos that followed and gunfire.

"Hope this opens many doors": Talented man creates KFC ad with his phone, South Africans amazed

A man wowed TikTok by creating a professional-looking KFC ad using just his phone. Viewers praised his creativity and hoped his talent lands him big opportunities.

"Pronunciation is so perfect": Video of ladies in Limpopo speaking Khelobedu gets 2 million views

A TikTok video of two white women fluently speaking Khelobedu and raving about local delicacies has gone viral with over 2.2M views, leaving Mzansi in awe.

"Share her IG": Young man shows off luxury cars in rich aunt's garage, SA stunned by impressive clip

A man participated in TikTok’s #RichAuntChallenge, showing off his aunt’s luxe car collection, including Bentleys and Ferraris. SA was shook by her soft life.

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