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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

3071 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Woman vents about terrifying wig snatching experience in Joburg CBD, video triggers SA women

Woman vents about terrifying wig snatching experience in Joburg CBD, video triggers SA women

People

2 years ago

4 Women wearing beautiful Xhosa traditional clothes bust fire dance moves, video trends

4 Women wearing beautiful Xhosa traditional clothes bust fire dance moves, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of "pastor" leading church song while wearing high heels raises questions

Video of "pastor" leading church song while wearing high heels raises questions

People

2 years ago

Lira speaks about recovery journey since stroke, interview moves SA: "You are such a fighter"

Lira speaks about recovery journey since stroke, interview moves SA: "You are such a fighter"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mzansi man's funny tokoloshe prank stuns the internet, video with 581k views craps people up

Mzansi man's funny tokoloshe prank stuns the internet, video with 581k views craps people up

People

2 years ago

SA woman travels to Germany to meet online boyfriend, heartwarming vlog clocks 362k views

SA woman travels to Germany to meet online boyfriend, heartwarming vlog clocks 362k views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Former 'Yizo Yizo' actress Bubu Mazibuko gives SA a sneak peek of her baby shower with Instagram video

Former 'Yizo Yizo' actress Bubu Mazibuko gives SA a sneak peek of her baby shower with Instagram video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Former 'Yizo Yizo' actress Bubu Mazibuko posted a video on Instagram of her baby shower which was held in the United States and penned a note to her friends.

Legit shoes marked down to R100 causes a frenzy online, video showing trendy footwear gets 391k

Legit shoes marked down to R100 causes a frenzy online, video showing trendy footwear gets 391k

People

2 years ago

A video showing various shoes on sale at the Legit stores went viral on TikTok. SA women raved about the incredible deals and vowed to scoop up a few pairs.

Woman gets shamed for chicken feet and noodles work lunch meal, lighthearted TikTok video sparks talks

Woman gets shamed for chicken feet and noodles work lunch meal, lighthearted TikTok video sparks talks

People

2 years ago

A woman indulged in chicken feet and noodles on her lunch break and was teased by her colleagues. The video was posted on TikTok and it Mzansi's attention.

Personal Shopper shows budget-friendly traditional skirts going for R50, video creates buzz

Personal Shopper shows budget-friendly traditional skirts going for R50, video creates buzz

People

2 years ago

A woman promoted her personal shopping business on TikTok with a video modelling traditional skirts that she scooped at bargain prices at a mysterious store.

Brave man carrying roses wrapped with money makes move on his female bestie and fails, video trends

Brave man carrying roses wrapped with money makes move on his female bestie and fails, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man's attempt to make a romantic move on his female best friend with a bouquet of roses went horribly wrong. The video of the guy's rejection went viral.

Man's courageous attempt to impress crush working at Pep ends in rejection, video trends

Man's courageous attempt to impress crush working at Pep ends in rejection, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African man tried to win over his crush's heart with a rose and a few hundred rands but his attempt backfired. The encounter was posted on TikTok.

'Shaka iLembe': Ntando Duma prepares for her debut, posts picture that excites fans

'Shaka iLembe': Ntando Duma prepares for her debut, posts picture that excites fans

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African media personality Ntando Duma expressed her excitement ahead of her appearance on the hit Mzansi Magic show 'Shaka ILembe' with an Instagram snap.

Strong woman cooking pap on 3 foot pot serves "wife material", video trends

Strong woman cooking pap on 3 foot pot serves "wife material", video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young woman went viral on TikTok for cooking pap in a massive three foot pot with absolute ease. Many SA men said she was the definition of wife material.

SA reacts to King Misuzulu's pledge to lower lobola if Zulu men joins the fight against GBV

SA reacts to King Misuzulu's pledge to lower lobola if Zulu men joins the fight against GBV

South Africa

2 years ago

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini vowed during his speech to explore reducing lobola payments as a measure to address gender-based violence against women and children.

Hilary Sekgota