Hilary Sekgota

Education: 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: 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 Desk for Evening and Weekend content 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 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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"Right now I am hungry": Student tells unlucky insurance sales caller about her financial struggles

A varsity student’s funny response to a telesales call went viral on TikTok. Her honest approach to dealing with the caller won over Mzansi with 216K views in days.

"It's giving trust fund": Video of luxe wedding convoy in Mpumalanga has Mzansi talking

A Mpumalanga wedding convoy turned heads on TikTok with its luxe cars and stylish guests. The viral video sparked excitement and debate about the cost.

"The sister every brother needs": Truck driver's heartwarming send-off captured in TikTok video

A sister’s heartfelt send-off for her truck driver brother gained over 200k TiKTok views. Mzansi praised the love and support shared between siblings.

"Never judge a book by its cover": Woman nails cover of Aretha Franklin’s song, video goes viral

A Mzansi woman stunned TikTok with her powerful cover of Aretha Franklin’s classic. The clip went viral with 2.3M views, inspiring fans across the globe.

"Mara who’s gonna clean this?": Man’s ambitious house project captured in video has Mzansi stressed

A Limpopo man flaunted his dream mansion under construction on TikTok. With two levels and a mall-like look, it left netizens amazed and dreaming big.

"1st wife is everything": Man flaunts his 2 wives, close-up video has Mzansi talking

A young polygamist’s TikTok video with his two beautiful wives in matching outfits went viral. The clip sparked mixed reactions online about his unique love story.

"Don't give them ideas": Prankster's fake Nike school shoes in video has Mzansi parents worried

A TikTok prankster added a Nike insole to school shoes, leaving parents in shock. The video, which has 151k views, had some fooled and others laughing.

"Girlhood melts my heart": Strangers help woman feel like princess during dress shopping

A woman’s TikTok video showed strangers hyping her up while dress shopping. She celebrated the sisterhood and kindness in the heartwarming footage.

"R30 million for a house": Video of North West highest valued property sparks online debate

TikTok users get a glimpse of North West's priciest property, with luxe features like a cinema and blue-line kitchen, sparking reactions about its hefty price.

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