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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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Gorgeous shack interiors: 5 inspiring stories of South Africans decorating their humble homes

Gorgeous shack interiors: 5 inspiring stories of South Africans decorating their humble homes

People

a year ago

"Toxic parents will be the end of us": Woman shares pain about mother not appreciating gifts

"Toxic parents will be the end of us": Woman shares pain about mother not appreciating gifts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You are really living the dream": Woman shows husband rescuing her from makoti duties

"You are really living the dream": Woman shows husband rescuing her from makoti duties

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"He doesn’t want nonsense at his funeral": Grandfather makes family practice his send-off song

"He doesn’t want nonsense at his funeral": Grandfather makes family practice his send-off song

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This gave me tears": Mother and son’s low-budget Christmas decoration video has SA people emotional

"This gave me tears": Mother and son’s low-budget Christmas decoration video has SA people emotional

Family and Relationships

a year ago

4 Skincare plugs that saved South African women in 2024, helpful videos went viral

4 Skincare plugs that saved South African women in 2024, helpful videos went viral

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"The highest earners": Video teaser of rock engineer's salary sparks massive online debate

"The highest earners": Video teaser of rock engineer's salary sparks massive online debate

People

a year ago

Popular TikTok content creatoe Boni Xaba hinted at rock engineer's salary in South Africa, and emphasised the importance of math and science education.

"Called balance": Wits student transitions from slaying in JHB to chopping wood in KZN, SA reacts

"Called balance": Wits student transitions from slaying in JHB to chopping wood in KZN, SA reacts

People

a year ago

Check out how a Wits student flips his life from slaying the streets of Braamfontein to chopping wood in serene KZN. His TikTok video has Mzansi cracking up.

"Hours are draining": Woman quits retail job with no backup, video sparks online debate

"Hours are draining": Woman quits retail job with no backup, video sparks online debate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Mzansi woman quit her retail job without a backup and warned others against. The TikTok video sparked discussions about the demanding industry.

"Craving leyo happiness": Woman does cartwheels to celebrate new car purchase, video amazes SA

"Craving leyo happiness": Woman does cartwheels to celebrate new car purchase, video amazes SA

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A woman's joyful cartwheels after buying a new car have spread joy and ispired many Mzansi people. Check out her carefree reaction in a viral TikTok video.

"Most wholesome thing": Video of Close-knit family feasting on gogo's bed spread holiday cheer

"Most wholesome thing": Video of Close-knit family feasting on gogo's bed spread holiday cheer

Family and Relationships

a year ago

See this heartwarming TikTok video of a Mzansi family enjoying yoghurt together at their grandmother’s house. It got over 100k views and spread the holiday cheer.

"Her pronunciation is so good": SA people impressed by hubby teaching Spanish wife Setswana

"Her pronunciation is so good": SA people impressed by hubby teaching Spanish wife Setswana

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming video of a Tswana man teaching his Spanish wife Setswana melted hearts. Watch the woman's impressive pronunciation and spot-on accent.

"Their bosses must be proud": Petrol attendants shine at Makhadzi's Polokwane concert, video wows SA

"Their bosses must be proud": Petrol attendants shine at Makhadzi's Polokwane concert, video wows SA

People

a year ago

Check out how petrol attendants dazzled Makhadzi’s one-woman show at Peter Mokaba Stadium with their amazing dance moves in a viral TikTok video.

"It's so nice": Unboxing video of woman's modern kitchen sink from Temu leaves SA people impressed

"It's so nice": Unboxing video of woman's modern kitchen sink from Temu leaves SA people impressed

People

a year ago

Check out how a Mzansi woman's Temu unboxing of a modern black kitchen sink wowed TikTok with 120k views! Netizens can't wait to see the final install.

"Respect people's jobs": Angry customer and cashier exchange heated words over change, SA reacts

"Respect people's jobs": Angry customer and cashier exchange heated words over change, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A heated argument between a customer and a cashier over chump change and the quality of store products went viral on TikTok, sparking mixed reactions.

Hilary Sekgota