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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

3075 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"It really hurts": SA reacts to Eastern Cape unemployed doctor begging for a job

"It really hurts": SA reacts to Eastern Cape unemployed doctor begging for a job

People

a year ago

Polokwane woman shows cost of her child’s private school stationery, SA in disbelief

Polokwane woman shows cost of her child’s private school stationery, SA in disbelief

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Security is not even bothered": 2 Women and man's relationship drama at shopping centre stuns SA

"Security is not even bothered": 2 Women and man's relationship drama at shopping centre stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I wish I can resign": South African woman shows the anxiety of going to toxic job

"I wish I can resign": South African woman shows the anxiety of going to toxic job

People

a year ago

"Usebenzile": Man rebuilds late grandmother’s house in her memory, SA amazed by the transformation

"Usebenzile": Man rebuilds late grandmother’s house in her memory, SA amazed by the transformation

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Actually Sad”: Man captured stealing frozen chicken drumstick at grocery store, SA reacts

“Actually Sad”: Man captured stealing frozen chicken drumstick at grocery store, SA reacts

People

a year ago

"How did you pay the bill?": SA stunned by 4 women's tight finances during outing

"How did you pay the bill?": SA stunned by 4 women's tight finances during outing

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An SA hun joined the viral bank balance challenge, revealing her squad’s tight finances on TikTok. Despite their empty accounts, they still managed a lunch date.

"Landlords take us for fools": Pictures of R15k Stellenbosch rental apartment leave SA in disbelief

"Landlords take us for fools": Pictures of R15k Stellenbosch rental apartment leave SA in disbelief

People

a year ago

A TikTokker exposed the filthy condition of a R15k rental apartment in Stellenbosch. The viral clip has SA in disbelief, sparking debates about landlord standards.

"Never seen this side of Botswana": SA amazed by Gaborone's posh real estate in viral video

"Never seen this side of Botswana": SA amazed by Gaborone's posh real estate in viral video

People

a year ago

A clip showcasing Gaborone’s posh Block 10 neighbourhood has left SA TikTokkers amazed. The woman’s virtual tour sparked appreciation for Botswana’s luxe side.

"Ulwile ubafo": Fork and knife shows man flames at restaurant, video has Mzansi in stitches

"Ulwile ubafo": Fork and knife shows man flames at restaurant, video has Mzansi in stitches

People

a year ago

A man hilariously struggled to use a fork and knife at Spur, sharing the viral clip on TikTok. SA people loved his lightheartedness and cracked jokes.

"Eat like there's no tomorrow": Man locked inside Pick n Pay after-hours shows adventure in video

"Eat like there's no tomorrow": Man locked inside Pick n Pay after-hours shows adventure in video

People

a year ago

A South African man accidentally got locked inside a Pick n Pay store after hours and shared the eerie experience. The video got over one million views on TikTok.

"So other money is rotten?": Man opens 4-year savings in small Jojo tank, video sparks curiosity

"So other money is rotten?": Man opens 4-year savings in small Jojo tank, video sparks curiosity

People

a year ago

A man revealed his four-year stash of savings stored in a Jojo tank, leaving TikTok stunned. With 666k views, the clip sparked questions about his discipline.

"It's is traumatic": Family breaks boy's heart with Januworry bday celebration, video goes viral

"It's is traumatic": Family breaks boy's heart with Januworry bday celebration, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A family pranked a boy on his birthday by presenting a loaf of bread as a cake. The viral video had Mzansi people debating whether it was funny or traumatic.

"Glad that you're still alive": Woman makes disturbing allegations against mother, SA stunned

"Glad that you're still alive": Woman makes disturbing allegations against mother, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s shocking allegations against her mother have left TikTok users stunned. The heartbreaking revelation sparked disbelief and discussions online.

"Batswadi mara": Gogo serves food on kitchen countertop after grandkids skip washing dishes

"Batswadi mara": Gogo serves food on kitchen countertop after grandkids skip washing dishes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A gogo served pap, chicken, and morogo on the kitchen counter after her grandkids refused to wash dishes. The TikTok video sparked a heated debate.

Hilary Sekgota