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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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"One day is one day": Malome captured window shopping supercars, video gets Mzansi people talking

"One day is one day": Malome captured window shopping supercars, video gets Mzansi people talking

People

a year ago

"My gardener makes more a month": Popular restaurant employee's salary unveiled in video stuns SA

"My gardener makes more a month": Popular restaurant employee's salary unveiled in video stuns SA

People

a year ago

"True mbokodo": Mom’s recycling hustle leads to construction of beautiful family home, SA claps

"True mbokodo": Mom’s recycling hustle leads to construction of beautiful family home, SA claps

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You need to water it": SA in stitches over woman’s online Christmas tree shopping disaster in video

"You need to water it": SA in stitches over woman’s online Christmas tree shopping disaster in video

People

a year ago

"I would start crying": Woman's taxi ride turns awkward when madala starts flirting, video stuns SA

"I would start crying": Woman's taxi ride turns awkward when madala starts flirting, video stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"What a gorgeous little family": Eben Etzebeth and wife bring festive glow to their home

"What a gorgeous little family": Eben Etzebeth and wife bring festive glow to their home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"They are so adorable": Grade R graduation procession in Cape Town streets warms hearts online

"They are so adorable": Grade R graduation procession in Cape Town streets warms hearts online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Grade R graduation procession held in the Cape Town streets captured SA people's hearts on TikTok. The adorable kiddos marched proudly in caps and gowns.

"Marriage won't last": Jealous groom stops man from hugging his bride, video gets Mzansi talking

"Marriage won't last": Jealous groom stops man from hugging his bride, video gets Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A groom’s reaction to a guest hugging his bride left TikTok buzzing. The video trended and had Mzansi debating whether it’s jealousy or setting boundaries.

"Performing miracles": Hairstylist gives client with hair loss amazing 360 lace ponytail makeover

"Performing miracles": Hairstylist gives client with hair loss amazing 360 lace ponytail makeover

People

a year ago

A talented stylist wowed TikTok by creating a flawless 360 lace ponytail for a client with alopecia. The transformation has viewers calling her a miracle worker!

"Capitec hardly wins": R77M PowerBall prize goes to lucky Nedbank customer, lotto players frustrated

"Capitec hardly wins": R77M PowerBall prize goes to lucky Nedbank customer, lotto players frustrated

People

a year ago

Mzansi’s latest PowerBall winner has claimed R77M and plans to transform his life. The man shared how he will spent the jackpot prize with his family.

"Understood the assignment": Woman shows Dis-Chem’s Black Friday deals on beauty products

"Understood the assignment": Woman shows Dis-Chem’s Black Friday deals on beauty products

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman showed off Dis-Chem’s Black Friday beauty deals in a TikTok video. It sparked mixed reactions online from South African ladies. Are the discounts worth it?

"The mother knew": Chicken feet ice-cream prank leaves family gasping for air, video goes viral

"The mother knew": Chicken feet ice-cream prank leaves family gasping for air, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok prank hiding chicken feet in ice cream left a family gasping for air and viewers crying with laughter. The video hit 14.9 million views and spread laughter.

"I’m crying": American woman shows gluten-free meal she was served in Soweto, video sparks debate

"I’m crying": American woman shows gluten-free meal she was served in Soweto, video sparks debate

People

a year ago

An American woman shared her gluten-free Soweto meal on TikTok. The video sparked a heated debate about allergies, traditional food, and township tours.

"Winning is in our DNA": Mogau Ramaila makes South Africa proud with Miss Teen World victory

"Winning is in our DNA": Mogau Ramaila makes South Africa proud with Miss Teen World victory

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Mogau Ramaila made South Africa proud by bringing the Miss Teen World title back home. This is the third consecutive year Mzansi has won the title.

"Don't walk but run:" Plug for affordable and stylish Jet linen outfits leaves SA ladies raving

"Don't walk but run:" Plug for affordable and stylish Jet linen outfits leaves SA ladies raving

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showcasing trendy linen outfits under R260 has Mzansi buzzing. The affordable styles found at a Jet in Limpopo are a hit with local ladies.

Hilary Sekgota