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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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"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

"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

"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

"They will never fight again": African mom uses drastic tactic to stop sibling rivalry, video trends

"They will never fight again": African mom uses drastic tactic to stop sibling rivalry, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Deny everything": Employee caught on CCTV mocking his boss, Mzansi TikTokkers pleads his case

"Deny everything": Employee caught on CCTV mocking his boss, Mzansi TikTokkers pleads his case

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She had anger issues": Woman confronts former teacher turned colleague, video leaves SA stunned

"She had anger issues": Woman confronts former teacher turned colleague, video leaves SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're shaking": Snake handler removes massive black mamba from car in Mokopane, Mzansi stunned

"You're shaking": Snake handler removes massive black mamba from car in Mokopane, Mzansi stunned

People

a year ago

A snake handler in Mokopane, Limpopo, was caught on camera removing a black mamba from a car engine. The video gained over 74k views, with SA amazed at his bravery.

Miss Universe: Miss SA Mia le Roux jets off to Mexico, Mzansi sends well wishes

Miss Universe: Miss SA Mia le Roux jets off to Mexico, Mzansi sends well wishes

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Miss SA Mia Le Roux is headed to Mexico for Miss Universe, making history as the first deaf contestant. She posted videos as she got ready to shine.

"Yoh that's a lot sisi": Woman refunds ex the money he spent during relationship, video stuns Mzansi

"Yoh that's a lot sisi": Woman refunds ex the money he spent during relationship, video stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman returned the money her ex spent during their relationship. She shared the dramatic moment on TikTok, and Mzansi can’t stop talking about it.

"Hope you listened": SA impressed by elder instructing makoti on proper wifely conduct in video

"Hope you listened": SA impressed by elder instructing makoti on proper wifely conduct in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video showed a bride receiving marital advice from an old woman on her lobola day. The clip went viral, with Mzansi appreciating the wisdom shared.

"Usebenzile": Woman shows off 1st car bought cash with call centre salary in heartwarming video

"Usebenzile": Woman shows off 1st car bought cash with call centre salary in heartwarming video

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A South African woman bought a car cash with her call centre earnings. She shared the heartwarming moment on TikTok, and Mzansi viewers were inspired.

"No wonder water tastes funny": Underground footage of water collection in borehole fascinates SA

"No wonder water tastes funny": Underground footage of water collection in borehole fascinates SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video showing how underground water collects in a borehole left Mzansi amazed. The scientific process captured in the clip fascinated viewers.

"Put razer there": Polo driver's hack to safeguard VW badge in video has South Africans talking

"Put razer there": Polo driver's hack to safeguard VW badge in video has South Africans talking

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A guy with a Polo shared his hack for securing the VW badge on TikTok. The video got viewers questioning whether the method is enough to deter thieves.

"I'm inspired": South African woman celebrates 1st home purchase at 27 with mini tour video

"I'm inspired": South African woman celebrates 1st home purchase at 27 with mini tour video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her beautiful house that she bought at 27. The TikTok video gained traction, gathering 133k views in just 4 hours.

“Need a special license”: Shopper captured battling wonky Shoprite trolley in hilarious video

“Need a special license”: Shopper captured battling wonky Shoprite trolley in hilarious video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A funny TikTok video of a Mzansi man struggling with a Shoprite trolley went gained traction. The off-wheel alignment gave him trouble, and Mzansi loved it!

Hilary Sekgota