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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

3058 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

"Don't forget where you come from": Bonga's claim about colognes under R5k stuns Mzansi

"Don't forget where you come from": Bonga's claim about colognes under R5k stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Passion at its best": Dedicated teacher gives classroom much-needed makeover, video wows Mzansi

"Passion at its best": Dedicated teacher gives classroom much-needed makeover, video wows Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Phori must not see this": Video of aspiring artist's funny studio session leaves Mzansi giggling

"Phori must not see this": Video of aspiring artist's funny studio session leaves Mzansi giggling

People

a year ago

"They are not happy": Man's sets up indoor picnic for 2 wives, video gets tongues wagging

"They are not happy": Man's sets up indoor picnic for 2 wives, video gets tongues wagging

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"True friend not ama fly by night": Hun gets R5k friendship allowance, SA amazed by TikTok post

"True friend not ama fly by night": Hun gets R5k friendship allowance, SA amazed by TikTok post

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This is called a complex in JHB": Woman shares video of an estate in Venda, Mzansi not sure

"This is called a complex in JHB": Woman shares video of an estate in Venda, Mzansi not sure

People

a year ago

"Money is money well done": Woman settles Edgars layby purchase with R1,7K coins, clip stuns SA

"Money is money well done": Woman settles Edgars layby purchase with R1,7K coins, clip stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman paid her Edgars layby with R1.7K in coins, sparking online praise for her savings skills and determination. Watch her cash in her hard-earned coins.

"Shouldn’t you save to build a room?": Man living in shack shows solo vacay, video gets SA talking

"Shouldn’t you save to build a room?": Man living in shack shows solo vacay, video gets SA talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man shared his solo getaway experience at The Blyde, leaving TikTok buzzing. While some applauded him, others questioned his decision to go on holiday.

"She is the goat": UFS student shows lecturer's savage message about extra marks, Mzansi amused

"She is the goat": UFS student shows lecturer's savage message about extra marks, Mzansi amused

People

a year ago

A UFS student shared a TikTok of their lecturer's shady notice about extra marks. The funny post got over 162k views and had netizens laughing non-stop.

Cassper Nyovest's lookalike stuns Mzansi with groovy dance moves, TikTok video trends

Cassper Nyovest's lookalike stuns Mzansi with groovy dance moves, TikTok video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a Cassper Nyovest lookalike dancing outside a night spot has gone viral. Fans are amazed by his resemblance to the famous rapper.

"Such a vibe": Video of petrol attendant's epic dance collab with vibey motorist spreads joy

"Such a vibe": Video of petrol attendant's epic dance collab with vibey motorist spreads joy

People

a year ago

Watch Shell petrol attendant Felix and a motorist share an epic dance-off in this viral TikTok video that has gathered over 743,000 views in just under 48 hours.

"Try with rooibos": Americans' reaction video to Ouma Rusks gets Mzansi talking

"Try with rooibos": Americans' reaction video to Ouma Rusks gets Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A US man shares a beloved South African treat, Ouma Rusks, with his Texan friend. Watch as she enjoys her first taste and see the rave reviews from SA TikTokkers.

"Told his wife he's working night shift": Mzansi trolls man eating skhaftin at groove, video trends

"Told his wife he's working night shift": Mzansi trolls man eating skhaftin at groove, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man was caught enjoying his home-packed meal at a groove, completely unbothered by the crowd. The video, shared on TikTok, quickly gained over 313,000 views.

"My sister protect yourself": Mzansi stunned by taxi passengers' heated exchange in video

"My sister protect yourself": Mzansi stunned by taxi passengers' heated exchange in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Two women had a heated exchange in a taxi, and it got caught on camera. The TikTok video left thousands of Mzansi people talking about the incident.

"How horror movies start": Explorers spooked by eerie activity at abandoned Kempton Park Hospital

"How horror movies start": Explorers spooked by eerie activity at abandoned Kempton Park Hospital

People

a year ago

A viral TikTok video from Kempton Park Hospital captured alleged spooky paranormal activity, with a fluorescent tube suddenly crashing to the ground.

Hilary Sekgota