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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

3074 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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.

"It's all mine": Only child celebrates inheritance with no sibling sharing drama, video trends

"It's all mine": Only child celebrates inheritance with no sibling sharing drama, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTokker’s video about inheriting family property as an only child left South Africans debating sibling drama, generational wealth, and life’s unexpected twists.

"Case closed": Alleged throwback picture of young Chidimma Adetshina in Nigeria unearthed, fans talk

"Case closed": Alleged throwback picture of young Chidimma Adetshina in Nigeria unearthed, fans talk

People

a year ago

A throwback photo of Chidimma Adetshina and her father, allegedly from 20 years ago, has fans debating her true birthplace. The TikTok post went viral.

"I'd mop the ceiling": Domestic worker gets new car from generous employers, SA hyped by video

"I'd mop the ceiling": Domestic worker gets new car from generous employers, SA hyped by video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Mzansi family gifted their domestic worker a VW car. The woman's stunned reaction was captured in a TikTok video that got over 1.7 million views.

"I was single for so long and picky: Woman shares tearful video about failed mjolo

"I was single for so long and picky: Woman shares tearful video about failed mjolo

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s tearful TikTok about a failed relationship gained 83K views, sparking sympathy from some and jokes from others about her public display.

"Never eating mogodu again": Microscopic view of uncooked tripe leaves Mzansi stunned

"Never eating mogodu again": Microscopic view of uncooked tripe leaves Mzansi stunned

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showing tripe at 400X magnification got 5.3M views. The clip left Mzansi people both fascinated and grossed out, and sparked a mogodu debate.

"I'm sure that box is older than the house": Ancient Eskom meter shows man flames, Mzansi trolls

"I'm sure that box is older than the house": Ancient Eskom meter shows man flames, Mzansi trolls

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man struggling with an ancient Eskom meter left Mzansi in stitches. The clip received over 85K views and 500 comments filled with jokes.

"I'm so disappointed": Student vents about ZCC badge and doek drama before exam in video

"I'm so disappointed": Student vents about ZCC badge and doek drama before exam in video

People

a year ago

A varsity student’s TikTok rant about being told to remove her ZCC badge and doek before an exam sparked mixed reactions online. The clip got over 100k views.

Hilary Sekgota