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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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Tsonga man posts aerial footage of mansion in rural area, TikTok users beg for house plan

Tsonga man posts aerial footage of mansion in rural area, TikTok users beg for house plan

People

2 years ago

Nkosazana Daughter's single 'Ring Ring' gets certified gold, shows off plaque with video

Nkosazana Daughter's single 'Ring Ring' gets certified gold, shows off plaque with video

Music

2 years ago

Woman's H&M jacket haul video sparks fashion frenzy on TikTok among SA ladies

Woman's H&M jacket haul video sparks fashion frenzy on TikTok among SA ladies

People

2 years ago

Spoiled girlfriend gets new Mercedes-Benz car from boyfriend, SA TikTokkers swoon

Spoiled girlfriend gets new Mercedes-Benz car from boyfriend, SA TikTokkers swoon

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Talented boys perform acrobatics at street intersection for motorist, video amazes people

Talented boys perform acrobatics at street intersection for motorist, video amazes people

People

2 years ago

Mzansi woman posts TikTok video of unforgettable marriage proposal, romantic scene warms hearts

Mzansi woman posts TikTok video of unforgettable marriage proposal, romantic scene warms hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Cops arrest 53-year-old man for speeding on N4 highway, SA split

Cops arrest 53-year-old man for speeding on N4 highway, SA split

South Africa

2 years ago

The Gauteng traffic police apprehended a 53-year-old man driving a GWM P-Series vehicle and speeding on the N4 highway over the weekend and the news made waves.

Limpopo man gives tutorial on cooking proper pap with 2 hands, video impresses SA

Limpopo man gives tutorial on cooking proper pap with 2 hands, video impresses SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok content creator demonstrated how he cooks traditional South African staple, pap. The video was a success and people appreciated his skills and tips.

Kabza De Small turns heads in Arab dress, posts 6 Insta pics of unique look, fans swoon

Kabza De Small turns heads in Arab dress, posts 6 Insta pics of unique look, fans swoon

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African amapiano star Kabza De Small went viral for rocking a white thawb and a kaffiyeh. Instagram users were impressed with his Middle-Eastern fashion.

Video of SA man proudly walking out Shoprite with 1 item in trolley leaves 1.9 million SA TikTok users amused

Video of SA man proudly walking out Shoprite with 1 item in trolley leaves 1.9 million SA TikTok users amused

People

2 years ago

A South African man's shopping trip to Shoprite reminded people about the expensive food prices in the current economic climate and went viral on the platform.

3 Men surprise gogo selling vegetables on street with cake and Brutal Fruits on her birthday, video trends

3 Men surprise gogo selling vegetables on street with cake and Brutal Fruits on her birthday, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An elderly woman who is a street vendor got showered with gifts by three men on her birthday while she still at work. The heartwarming TikTok video went viral.

Generous boyfriend randomly gives girlfriend R50 000, video of surprise leaves people green with envy

Generous boyfriend randomly gives girlfriend R50 000, video of surprise leaves people green with envy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A lucky woman was gifted with money from her loving boyfriend. She posted the video on TikTok and the romantic gesture inspired envy and admiration from SA.

Dentist's video of gold tooth removal clocks 920K views and leaves SA TikTok users stunned

Dentist's video of gold tooth removal clocks 920K views and leaves SA TikTok users stunned

People

2 years ago

A South African dentist practice posted a video showing the procedure of a gold tooth removal and it went viral on TikTok and sparked a debated among SA peeps.

3 More G4S employees linked to Bester's escape expected in court Monday, SA stunned

3 More G4S employees linked to Bester's escape expected in court Monday, SA stunned

South Africa

2 years ago

Three G4S employees, Joel Makhetha, Moeketsi Ramolula, and Thabang Mier are set to have their bail application heard at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court.

Young woman braids sister's hair for 1st time, heartwarming TikTok video trends

Young woman braids sister's hair for 1st time, heartwarming TikTok video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video displayed sisterly love and cross-cultural bonding, with a white woman braiding her black sister's hair for the first time and they went viral.

Hilary Sekgota