Hilary Sekgota

Education: 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: 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 Desk for Evening and Weekend content 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 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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A woman’s safari trip took a wild turn when an elephant grabbed her hat. She humbly faced off with the animal, hoping the animal would return it in a viral video.

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A waitress shared her impressive earnings on TikTok. She urged South African people to tip more in the viral video that sparked a heated online debate.

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A woman on TikTok claimed she bought groceries for less than R200, leaving viewers in shock and disbelief. She posted a video displaying the items.

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A TikTok video from a South African man shows his lobola cows. However, viewers raise concerns about his new marriage and the animals' health conditions

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Watch a South African TikTokker desperately opening her piggy bank to get enough to attend the Chris Brown concert in Johannesburg in a viral video.

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Witness the heartwarming story of a South African woman whose husband surprises the internet by mastering the art of braiding her hair in a viral TikTok video.

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EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu graduated with a Master's Degree in International Development. The graduation video trended on social media platforms.

South Africa buzzes over stunning ANC hotties in TikTok dance video

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