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

2775 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Bolt driver's salary unveiled in a TikTok video, South Africans impressed

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SA woman blows R94k in 5 months, screenshots of expenditure stuns TikTokkers

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Snake handler rescues a family from a Cape cobra home invasion

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Julius Malema to meet Jacob Zuma on possible EFF and MK party alliance

Julius Malema announced plans for a meeting with Jacob Zuma to discuss a possible alliance between the EFF and MK party after the 2024 elections.

University of Limpopo's graduation ceremony moves TikTok users

Watch a graduation ceremony at the University of Limpopo that evoked emotions on TikTok. A deceased student received a qualification posthumously.

South African woman's Temu clothing haul wows TikTok users

A South African woman turned heads on TikTok with her stunning Temu clothing haul. She showcased a variety of trendy fashion pieces that wowed netizens.

Zulu man books out entire sports stadium for a romantic marriage proposal

See the sweet story of a Zulu man who spared no expense in orchestrating a breathtaking proposal at a sports stadium with live performers and a candlelit dinner.

Woman on dinner date refuses to pay the restaurant bill, video goes TikTok viral

A woman who refused to pay a restaurant bill sparked a heated debate online. See her nonchalant behaviour while the waitress and her date stared.

South African man with Higher Certificate pass in matric defies odds

See the powerful journey of a man who defied expectations after passing matric with H. He showed in a TikTok video that he is now thriving in the legal field.

American snake handler stuns TikTok with "rainbow" reticulated python"

See the breathtaking beauty of a "rainbow" reticulated python in this captivating TikTok video. The snake handler showed the serpent's stunning colours.

South Africa's new immigration policy targets economic migrants

Explore South Africa's bold new immigration policy aiming to curb economic migrants posing as asylum seekers. Minister Motsoaledi unveiled the plan.

Cape Flats mourn after 5 people tragically killed in mass shooting

Discover the devastating aftermath of a mass shooting in Harare, Khayelitsha, where five lives were tragically lost. The police gave details about the incident.

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