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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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"That’s your husband": Woman shows princess treatment and spoils from Tinder date, SA ladies swoon

"That’s your husband": Woman shows princess treatment and spoils from Tinder date, SA ladies swoon

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"So unfair to taxpayers": Video of policeman's struggle to climb over a fence sparks concern

"So unfair to taxpayers": Video of policeman's struggle to climb over a fence sparks concern

People

a year ago

"Well done mam": 2024 Matric teacher celebrates 100% results in Maths Literacy, video has SA hyped

"Well done mam": 2024 Matric teacher celebrates 100% results in Maths Literacy, video has SA hyped

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Please share the link": Woman shares R1.6k Takealot headboard unboxing video, SA impressed

"Please share the link": Woman shares R1.6k Takealot headboard unboxing video, SA impressed

People

a year ago

2024 Matric results: Videos of KwaZulu-Natal top achiever leaves SA beaming with pride

2024 Matric results: Videos of KwaZulu-Natal top achiever leaves SA beaming with pride

Education

a year ago

"What an embarrassment": Limpopo husband confronts cheating wife and side in viral family meeting

"What an embarrassment": Limpopo husband confronts cheating wife and side in viral family meeting

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Begging for your life": Car salesman learns a lesson after mocking pedestrian couple in viral video

"Begging for your life": Car salesman learns a lesson after mocking pedestrian couple in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTokker mocking a pedestrian couple got more than he bargained for when the man lunged at him in a hilarious video. Mzansi people loved the reaction.

"Look at God showing off": Divorced woman shares inspiring story and flexes dream home in viral clip

"Look at God showing off": Divorced woman shares inspiring story and flexes dream home in viral clip

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A divorced mom’s inspiring TikTok glow-up from a dirty flat and wheelbarrow hustle to owning a new house has Mzansi people cheering and feeling inspired.

"These are doggy treats": American man in SA educates friend about biltong, Mzansi people weigh in

"These are doggy treats": American man in SA educates friend about biltong, Mzansi people weigh in

People

a year ago

An American tourist schooled his friend on biltong in a viral TikTok after it was mistaken for doggy treats. The clip got South Africans' attention on the platform.

"Go and open a case": December payslip of restaurant employee sparks online outrage

"Go and open a case": December payslip of restaurant employee sparks online outrage

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man’s TikTok post exposing a restaurant worker’s payslip has sparked outrage. The picture showing the net pay after double shifts left South Africans fuming.

“You keep shouting at me": Young man confronts mom in heated car convo, video sparks online chatter

“You keep shouting at me": Young man confronts mom in heated car convo, video sparks online chatter

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a young man calling out his mom’s tone during a heated convo has gone viral with half a million views, sparking debate online.

"Brain freeze izokukhombisa": Xhosa man’s ice cream eating technique leaves SA in disbelief

"Brain freeze izokukhombisa": Xhosa man’s ice cream eating technique leaves SA in disbelief

People

a year ago

A Xhosa man’s viral TikTok video showing his “macho” way of eating ice cream has left South African people amazed, sparking laughs and debates online.

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

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

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A married couple’s TikTok video of her 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

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

Family and Relationships

a year ago

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

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

People

a year ago

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.

Hilary Sekgota