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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'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

"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

"Yoh this is cruel": Mom cuts daughter’s long manicured nails after chores dispute, video goes viral

"Yoh this is cruel": Mom cuts daughter’s long manicured nails after chores dispute, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Where is he working bathong?": Earth-moving artisan’s salary in video sparks heated online debate

"Where is he working bathong?": Earth-moving artisan’s salary in video sparks heated online debate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"What she does to feed us": Daughter cries watching mom work as domestic helper in viral video

"What she does to feed us": Daughter cries watching mom work as domestic helper in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Soft life pro max": Lawyer flexes 1st payslip, video leaves Mzansi people stunned

"Soft life pro max": Lawyer flexes 1st payslip, video leaves Mzansi people stunned

People

a year ago

"Nothing wrong with that food": SA reacts to woman's struggle meal amid tough times for her family

"Nothing wrong with that food": SA reacts to woman's struggle meal amid tough times for her family

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared her festive "struggle meal" on TikTok. Her simple pap, spinach, and chilli gravy sparked a wave of comfort and jokes from Mzansi peeps.

"Naughty ones are known fast": Gogo fumbles voice recognition challenge with grandkids in video

"Naughty ones are known fast": Gogo fumbles voice recognition challenge with grandkids in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A gogo’s attempt at a viral voice challenge had TikTok buzzing. The heartwarming clip of her guessing her grandkids’ voices is both funny and adorable!

"This is not appropriate": ZCC newlyweds' 'Biri Marung' dance gets tongues wagging online

"This is not appropriate": ZCC newlyweds' 'Biri Marung' dance gets tongues wagging online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A ZCC bride and groom wowed TikTok with their dance challenge at their wedding. The viral clip had Mzansi buzzing over their fun vibes and impressive moves.

"The lies continue": Matthew Lani's claims of interview with Nandipha Maguduma met with scepticism

"The lies continue": Matthew Lani's claims of interview with Nandipha Maguduma met with scepticism

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Controversial Matthew Lani announced an exclusive interview with disgraced Dr Magudumana on TikTok. South Africans remain sceptical of his intentions.

"You don't know what poverty is": Limpopo woman silences trolls with video of stunning house tour

"You don't know what poverty is": Limpopo woman silences trolls with video of stunning house tour

People

a year ago

A young woman in Kwena Moloto, Limpopo, shuts down trolls with a stunning house tour on TikTok. Her video garnered over half a million views in under 24 hours.

"What were you thinking?": Learner reflects on handing R40 mil to the police, SA weighs in

"What were you thinking?": Learner reflects on handing R40 mil to the police, SA weighs in

People

a year ago

A young woman reflected on returning R40M to police in a viral video. Mzansi is stunned she wasn’t financially rewarded and shares their thoughts.

"The smile on her face": Generous boss gives domestic worker a unique year-end function in video

"The smile on her face": Generous boss gives domestic worker a unique year-end function in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming story of a boss gifting her dedicated domestic worker a relaxing spa day. The video has captured the hearts of Mzansi on social media.

"Girl we need receipts": American tourist vents about experiencing discrimination in South Africa

"Girl we need receipts": American tourist vents about experiencing discrimination in South Africa

People

a year ago

An American tourist opened up about feeling unwelcome in SA. Her claims of “learned behaviour” sparked curiosity and mixed reactions from Mzansi.

"Discipline is painful": Mr Moloto's harsh rehab intervention sparks mixed opinions online

"Discipline is painful": Mr Moloto's harsh rehab intervention sparks mixed opinions online

People

a year ago

SA reacted to Mr Moloto’s viral rehab intervention where a young man protested his haircut. The video sparked debates online and left Mzansi stunned.

Hilary Sekgota