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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

3076 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"You made the little girl in her so happy": Woman surprises friend with thoughtful and pricey gift

"You made the little girl in her so happy": Woman surprises friend with thoughtful and pricey gift

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She loves you with her whole heart": Xhosa man gives bae full village life experience in sweet clip

"She loves you with her whole heart": Xhosa man gives bae full village life experience in sweet clip

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I believed I could, so I did": Woman becomes 1st LLB graduate in her family, shares emotional video

"I believed I could, so I did": Woman becomes 1st LLB graduate in her family, shares emotional video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Even the pastor is scared": Lightning interrupts wedding ceremony in Modimolle, video stuns Mzansi

"Even the pastor is scared": Lightning interrupts wedding ceremony in Modimolle, video stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Sweetest experience life can offer": Woman ugly cries as boyfriend proposes, video touches netizens

"Sweetest experience life can offer": Woman ugly cries as boyfriend proposes, video touches netizens

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Remember the Lord is watching you": SA unimpressed with married man's church antics in video

"Remember the Lord is watching you": SA unimpressed with married man's church antics in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Bro looked disappointed": European tourist grills South African woman about her wig in viral video

"Bro looked disappointed": European tourist grills South African woman about her wig in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A European tourist’s puzzled question about a SA woman’s wig went viral on TikTok, with over 1.2 million views. The video sparked a wig versus natural hair debate.

"The guy is a legend": Man puts on amazing puppet dance show to classic amapiano hit, video wows SA

"The guy is a legend": Man puts on amazing puppet dance show to classic amapiano hit, video wows SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African puppeteer’s unforgettable performance at Sun City, featuring puppets dancing to Distruction Boyz's 'Omunye,' went viral on with over 4 million views.

"It’s a monitoring spirit": SA debates massive bird lurking on woman's window sill in viral video

"It’s a monitoring spirit": SA debates massive bird lurking on woman's window sill in viral video

People

a year ago

A South African woman’s TikTok video featuring a massive bird on her window sill went viral with 853k views. Netizens debate whether it’s an eagle, hawk, or falcon.

"He is so confused": Woman tells hubby she’s done contributing to bond payments in funny video

"He is so confused": Woman tells hubby she’s done contributing to bond payments in funny video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A funny TikTok video of a woman telling her husband she won’t pay R100 into their bond anymore gained traction. The playful interaction amused Mzansi people.

"It can only be God": Woman levels up from renting to becoming a homeowner, pictures inspire Mzansi

"It can only be God": Woman levels up from renting to becoming a homeowner, pictures inspire Mzansi

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A South African woman’s TikTok post celebrating her transition from renting to homeownership, inspired thousands of netizens on the popular platform.

"So impressed": Woman shares tutorial for easy homemade apricot jam, SA amazed by recipe videos

"So impressed": Woman shares tutorial for easy homemade apricot jam, SA amazed by recipe videos

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman’s video demonstrating how to make homemade apricot jam took TikTok by storm. Viewers loved the simple tutorial just in time for Christmas.

"I can’t breathe": Woman devastated after bank repossesses car on freeway, video sparks opinions

"I can’t breathe": Woman devastated after bank repossesses car on freeway, video sparks opinions

People

a year ago

A Mzansi woman’s TikTok video of her Suzuki Swift being repossessed on the freeway went viral with over 794k views. Mzansi reacted with shock and offered support.

"Used to be filled with animals": Woman's trip to Pretoria Zoo has SA stressed, video goes viral

"Used to be filled with animals": Woman's trip to Pretoria Zoo has SA stressed, video goes viral

People

a year ago

A South African woman’s viral video of empty enclosures at Pretoria Zoo garnered over 500k views. Mzansi people are concerned about the zoo’s current state.

"Don't come here crying:" SA warns young man excited about a car on Shein's website

"Don't come here crying:" SA warns young man excited about a car on Shein's website

People

a year ago

A Mzansi man excitedly raved about Shein selling cars in a TikTok video, garnering over 232k views. Mzansi people debunked his claim, revealing it was likely a toy.

Hilary Sekgota