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

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"Bengimthanda lengane": Heartbroken man cries in a taxi over failed mjolo, video gets Mzansi talking

A TikTok video of a man crying in a taxi over a failed relationship gained 330K views. Mzansi people laughed and sympathised with his mjolo heartbreak.

"Bathong, I was so sure he was reading": SA tricked by toddler's vivid storytelling in funny video

A toddler’s storytelling skills fooled TikTok into thinking he was reading. The funny clip with 212K views has Mzansi people swooning and cracking jokes.

"Most beautiful thing I've seen": Shoprite employee gets birthday surprise from caring son

A Shoprite cashier got an emotional birthday surprise from her son at work. The TikTok video of the sweet moment melted hearts across the platform.

"I never knew you existed": Man meets 17-year-old daughter for the 1st time, video warms hearts

A Mzansi man’s TikTok of meeting his 17-year-old daughter for the first time touched hearts. Fans praised their bond and wished them a beautiful relationship.

"Let her live her life bathong": Son grills mom after bumping into her at groove, SA pleads her case

A TikTok video of a son bumping into his mom at groove has 216K views. Fans loved the mom’s youthful energy and her hilarious response to her son’s question.

"Saw the car and was like, jackpot": Lobola proceedings kick off with 'greedy' gatekeeper in video

A TikTok video shows a woman demanding cash at the gate during lobola negotiations. The hilarious clip got 170K views, leaving Mzansi in stitches.

"Netflix give us a movie": Break down of Chidimma Adetshina's inspiring story in clip has fans hyped

Chidimma Adetshina’s journey from rejection to Miss Universe first runner-up was shared in a TikTok video. Fans praised her inspiring story and want more.

"End the friendship immediately": Woman amused by puppy tormenting her friend, video disturbs Mzansi

A TikTok video showing a woman screaming as her friend’s puppy runs towards her, gained 347K views. Mzansi users criticised the friend’s reaction.

"Polo driver is traumatised": Lamborghini club members flex supercars at BP garage, Mzansi amazed

A Lamborghini club flexed their luxe cars at a Pretoria BP garage. The video of the sleek rides was posted on TikTok and wowed thousands of South Africans.

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