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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

3076 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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"Move out before it's too late": Woman shares creepy encounter with peeping Tom, video disturbs SA

"Move out before it's too late": Woman shares creepy encounter with peeping Tom, video disturbs SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Where did you get the money?": School learner bags luxe car at 17, video leaves Mzansi in disbelief

"Where did you get the money?": School learner bags luxe car at 17, video leaves Mzansi in disbelief

Cars and Tech

a year ago

"True brotherhood": Young man ensures neighbour doesn't go hungry on his watch, video moves Mzansi

"True brotherhood": Young man ensures neighbour doesn't go hungry on his watch, video moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Thank you on their behalf": Shoprite employees win hearts with kindness towards elderly customers

"Thank you on their behalf": Shoprite employees win hearts with kindness towards elderly customers

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Girl you are too cool": Mzansi woman channels inner pantsula for maternity shoot in TikTok video

"Girl you are too cool": Mzansi woman channels inner pantsula for maternity shoot in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"So valuable": Woman offers pink Checkers mini trolley for 2-bedroom house, Mzansi amused by post

"So valuable": Woman offers pink Checkers mini trolley for 2-bedroom house, Mzansi amused by post

People

a year ago

"Nothing toxic about this": Video of woman explaining cheating to boyfriend sparks heated debate

"Nothing toxic about this": Video of woman explaining cheating to boyfriend sparks heated debate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman’s TikTok video detailing her views on cheating has gone viral. It ignited discussions among Mzansi netizens about relationship boundaries.

Miss Universe 2024: Video of Miss South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in Mexico gets internet hyped

Miss Universe 2024: Video of Miss South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in Mexico gets internet hyped

People

a year ago

A TikTok video featuring Miss Universe contestants from the SADC region created a buzz. It shows the beauty queens ready to slay the stage in Mexico.

"So special": Daughter's emotional homecoming for dad’s 50th bday warms hearts on TikTok

"So special": Daughter's emotional homecoming for dad’s 50th bday warms hearts on TikTok

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman surprised her father on his 50th birthday with a heartfelt visit. She shared the emotional moment on TikTok and netizens are loving the video.

"Now I can retire": Man celebrates completing Checkers mini toys collection in TikTok video

"Now I can retire": Man celebrates completing Checkers mini toys collection in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user showcased his complete Checkers mini toy collection and jokingly said he can now retire. The fun video sparked mixed reactions online.

"He just got what he wanted": Woman cries about sudden end of relationship, video sparks sympathy

"He just got what he wanted": Woman cries about sudden end of relationship, video sparks sympathy

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared her heartbreak story in an emotional TikTok vide. The burst into tears because of her two-week relationship that took a sudden turn.

"Humanity at its best": Teacher gives update on new house being built for needy pupils in video

"Humanity at its best": Teacher gives update on new house being built for needy pupils in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A caring teacher shared his journey of building a new home for three learners living in cramped shacks. The video moved South Africans on TikTok.

"You're too beautiful to be hurt": Emotional breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs supporter trends

"You're too beautiful to be hurt": Emotional breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs supporter trends

Football

a year ago

A Chiefs supporter was caught on camera crying after a crushing 4-0 defeat by Sundowns. The video sparked reactions and 1.1 million views on TikTok.

"We can't keep defending you": Gloria Ngcobo attempts the ‘Pabi Jo' dance in funny video

"We can't keep defending you": Gloria Ngcobo attempts the ‘Pabi Jo' dance in funny video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Social media star Gloria Ngcobo joined the 'Pabi Jo' dance challenge on TikTok, but her hilarious attempt is getting all the laughs with 1.3 million views.

TikTok star Mo surprises wife Gogo on 27th birthday, videos leave Mzansi swooning

TikTok star Mo surprises wife Gogo on 27th birthday, videos leave Mzansi swooning

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Gogo celebrated her 27th birthday with an unforgettable surprise from Mo, featuring stunning decorations and heartfelt moments shared in a TikTok video.

Hilary Sekgota