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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

3072 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Pretoria woman smashes the Bacardi dance challenge in skimpy dress, revealing moves break the internet

Pretoria woman smashes the Bacardi dance challenge in skimpy dress, revealing moves break the internet

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Woman shows off humble shack that looks like palace on inside, Mzansi wowed

Woman shows off humble shack that looks like palace on inside, Mzansi wowed

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Kiernan Forbes: AKA's explosive romantic history with superstars like Bonang Matheba and DJ Zinhle

Kiernan Forbes: AKA's explosive romantic history with superstars like Bonang Matheba and DJ Zinhle

Celebrities

3 years ago

Video montage of couples' affordable courthouse wedding goes TikTok viral with 2.7 million views

Video montage of couples' affordable courthouse wedding goes TikTok viral with 2.7 million views

US

3 years ago

Woman flaunts healthy long and natural 4C hair in viral TikTok video, people curious about hair care routine

Woman flaunts healthy long and natural 4C hair in viral TikTok video, people curious about hair care routine

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

TikTok video of positive woman rowing boat in flooded home goes viral and fills people with compassion

TikTok video of positive woman rowing boat in flooded home goes viral and fills people with compassion

US

3 years ago

Kevin Hart SA tour: Gifted artist makes perfect painting of comedian, Mzansi impressed: "Pure talent"

Kevin Hart SA tour: Gifted artist makes perfect painting of comedian, Mzansi impressed: "Pure talent"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A talented artist made a painting of US comedian Kevin Hart to celebrate his comedy tour in South Africa. People loved the TikTok video showcasing his art.

Man makes quick U-turn after spotting loose pit bull on top of a wall, Mzansi in tears: "Next time get closer"

Man makes quick U-turn after spotting loose pit bull on top of a wall, Mzansi in tears: "Next time get closer"

South Africa

3 years ago

A man made a quick U-turn after he spotted a loose pit bull on top of a wall. Mzansi was in tears laughing and suggested that he get closer next time for pics.

'Imbewu' actor Kay Sibiya accused of drugging and abusing a woman in scathing video

'Imbewu' actor Kay Sibiya accused of drugging and abusing a woman in scathing video

Celebrities

3 years ago

A woman alleged that Kay Sibiya drugged and raped her many years ago. She said the traumatic incident led to her pregnancy and now her daughter is a teenager.

Video of SA man fishing from huge pothole on a road in Kokstad goes viral: "Minister of fish is loading"

Video of SA man fishing from huge pothole on a road in Kokstad goes viral: "Minister of fish is loading"

South Africa

3 years ago

A South African man made a hilarious video mocking an enormous pothole in KwaZulu-Natal. He took his fishing rod and pretended like he caught a fish from there.

Video of chaotic fight between man and his dogs goes TikTok viral with 26 million views

Video of chaotic fight between man and his dogs goes TikTok viral with 26 million views

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A man had a playful fight in his bedroom with two dogs and the funny video went viral on TikTok. People joked that he barely escaped with life from the scuffle.

Mzansi woman's love story that started in DMs gives people hope in relationships, Twitter post goes viral

Mzansi woman's love story that started in DMs gives people hope in relationships, Twitter post goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman shared pictures on Twitter showing snippets of her five year relationship with the man she met in her DMs. Her tweet went viral with over 597 000 views.

Video of Limpopo village with beautiful mansions built in rural area goes TikTok viral and inspires people

Video of Limpopo village with beautiful mansions built in rural area goes TikTok viral and inspires people

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

An aerial video showing beautiful houses built in a rural area in Limpopo went viral on TikTok. People said the stunning mansions inspired them to work hard.

Woman gets revenge on bad neighbours with loud music and jumping on floor in viral video

Woman gets revenge on bad neighbours with loud music and jumping on floor in viral video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman disturbed her neighbours' peace because she wanted to them to suffer for upsetting her. Her TikTok video went viral and people said they supported her.

Sindi Dlathu and Brenda Mhlongo sing funny song at Zolani's funeral in TikTok video: "I want my tears back"

Sindi Dlathu and Brenda Mhlongo sing funny song at Zolani's funeral in TikTok video: "I want my tears back"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Sindi Dlathu and Brenda Mhlongo performed a funny duet on the set of 'The River', leaving some viewers frustrated and happy. The amusing TikTok video went viral

Hilary Sekgota