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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Two friends who are to driving celebrated a parking mission that didn’t go as planned! The clip of their joy had Mzasi TikTok users buzzing with laughter.

"You made the little girl in her so happy": Woman surprises friend with thoughtful and pricey gift

A woman surprised her bestie with a thoughtful phone gift during a car ride. Her emotional reaction had TikTok in tears over their friendship goals.

"She loves you with her whole heart": Xhosa man gives bae full village life experience in sweet clip

A Xhosa man shared a heartwarming video of his girlfriend experiencing authentic village life, including waking up early, eating mogodu, and helping elders cook.

"I believed I could, so I did": Woman becomes 1st LLB graduate in her family, shares emotional video

A South African woman becomes the first LLB graduate in her family and shared her inspiring story on TikTok. The video got over 250k views on the platform.

"Even the pastor is scared": Lightning interrupts wedding ceremony in Modimolle, video stuns Mzansi

A Modimolle wedding video capturing lightning striking during the couple’s prayer went viral with over 700k views. Guests urged the pastor to continue praying.

"Sweetest experience life can offer": Woman ugly cries as boyfriend proposes, video touches netizens

A woman’s tearful “Yes” to her boyfriend’s surprise picnic proposal went viral on TikTok. Netizens are touched by her reaction and the beautiful romance displayed.

"Remember the Lord is watching you": SA unimpressed with married man's church antics in video

A married man’s antics during a church service was captured in a TikTok video. His unserious behaviour unsettled many Mzansi people and sparked a debate.

"Bro looked disappointed": European tourist grills South African woman about her wig in viral video

A European tourist’s puzzled question about a SA woman’s wig went viral on TikTok, with over 1.2 million views. The video sparked a wig versus natural hair debate.

"The guy is a legend": Man puts on amazing puppet dance show to classic amapiano hit, video wows SA

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