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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

3051 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"R5,7k can get a pretty good couch": Mzansi man trolled after splurging on wife's birthday gifts

"R5,7k can get a pretty good couch": Mzansi man trolled after splurging on wife's birthday gifts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Is SPCA aware": Lively goat becomes star of Limpopo wedding in funny video, SA cracks jokes

"Is SPCA aware": Lively goat becomes star of Limpopo wedding in funny video, SA cracks jokes

People

a year ago

"No longer ignorant": Miss SA Mia le Roux’s deaf awareness video earns Mzansi's praise

"No longer ignorant": Miss SA Mia le Roux’s deaf awareness video earns Mzansi's praise

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"We watch we don’t judge": Wedding celebration video gets tongues wagging on social media

"We watch we don’t judge": Wedding celebration video gets tongues wagging on social media

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"First sentence is very deep": Woman shows husband's WhatsApp text asking for 2nd wife

"First sentence is very deep": Woman shows husband's WhatsApp text asking for 2nd wife

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Angel on earth": Man tries to return R10k sent to his bank account by mistake, video stuns Mzansi

"Angel on earth": Man tries to return R10k sent to his bank account by mistake, video stuns Mzansi

People

a year ago

"Are they really back together?": Old video of Rachel and Siya Kolisi gives fans hope

"Are they really back together?": Old video of Rachel and Siya Kolisi gives fans hope

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of Siya and Rachel Kolisi goofing around has fans buzzing with reunion hopes. The clip captured the exes goofing around in happier times.

"Epitome of brilliance": Granny’s math skills shine while helping with her grandkids’ homework

"Epitome of brilliance": Granny’s math skills shine while helping with her grandkids’ homework

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An 88-year-old gogo solved her grandkids’ math homework in a TikTok video, proving age is just a number. The clip left viewers impressed and inspired.

"Rather buy a car": SA finds gents’ reaction to expensive engagement rings in video funny

"Rather buy a car": SA finds gents’ reaction to expensive engagement rings in video funny

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of young men window-shopping for engagement rings couldn’t believe the six-figure prices. Their hilarious reactions in a TikTok clip amused Mzansi.

"Friends were part of the plan": Mr Moloto takes young man in Mamelodi battling addiction to rehab

"Friends were part of the plan": Mr Moloto takes young man in Mamelodi battling addiction to rehab

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Mr Moloto fetched a struggling man from Mamelodi, taking him to rehab. The TikTok video went viral, with Mzansi divided over the dramatic intervention.

"Good question my sister": Foreigner called out for choosing Shoprite over spaza, clip starts debate

"Good question my sister": Foreigner called out for choosing Shoprite over spaza, clip starts debate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a woman asking a foreigner why he shops at Shoprite instead of a spaza. The clip sparked debates about the spaza controversy.

"They better not be offline": SA jokes about Capitec's vibey year-end function captured in video

"They better not be offline": SA jokes about Capitec's vibey year-end function captured in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of Capitec employees living it up at a year-end function got tongues wagging. It sparked jokes about clients' money and amapiano vibes.

"You are an inspiration": Siya Kolisi shares video of Benni McCarthy meeting Springboks in Scotland

"You are an inspiration": Siya Kolisi shares video of Benni McCarthy meeting Springboks in Scotland

Rugby

a year ago

Siya Kolisi’s touching message to soccer legend Benni McCarthy has fans loving the Mzansi sports stars’ bond in a viral Instagram post from Scotland.

"Optimus has trust issues": Video of Tesla robot asking for personal space goes viral

"Optimus has trust issues": Video of Tesla robot asking for personal space goes viral

People

a year ago

A Tesla Optimus robot shocked TikTok users by setting boundaries during an event. The video sparked debates about living with robots in the future.

Wales vs South Africa: Videos of Springboks' miniature golf in Cardiff leave rugby fans amused

Wales vs South Africa: Videos of Springboks' miniature golf in Cardiff leave rugby fans amused

Rugby

a year ago

The Springboks enjoyed a mini golf outing in Cardiff, with Cheslin Kolbe sharing the fun online. Fans praised their team spirit ahead of the Wales match.

Hilary Sekgota