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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

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"He deserves everything": Wife humbles herself to wash husband's feet after busy day, video trends

"He deserves everything": Wife humbles herself to wash husband's feet after busy day, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"They are not happy": Wedding video of newlyweds looking miserable leave Mzansi talking

"They are not happy": Wedding video of newlyweds looking miserable leave Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Learner travels to matric dance on a donkey carriage, Mzansi loves her fairytale vibe

Learner travels to matric dance on a donkey carriage, Mzansi loves her fairytale vibe

People

a year ago

"Stand up and go and bring me juice": Nanny deals with rude child barking orders in viral video

"Stand up and go and bring me juice": Nanny deals with rude child barking orders in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Not monthly": Weekly grocery haul video for Mzansi family of 4 leaves TikTok in disbelief

"Not monthly": Weekly grocery haul video for Mzansi family of 4 leaves TikTok in disbelief

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Beauty at it's best": Woman’s hourglass figure stuns Mzansi in bacardi dance video

"Beauty at it's best": Woman’s hourglass figure stuns Mzansi in bacardi dance video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“This is too much, madam": Domestic worker confronts boss about messy house in viral video

“This is too much, madam": Domestic worker confronts boss about messy house in viral video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A domestic worker’s confrontation with her madam over a messy house has gone viral. In the video, she complains about the kids' mess and the kitchen chaos.

"Letoya usishiye nenkinga": SA TikTokker channels inner Lebo Kwesa in funny spoof video

"Letoya usishiye nenkinga": SA TikTokker channels inner Lebo Kwesa in funny spoof video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Lebo Keswa is trending again after a heated rant about Letoya Makhene. A TikTok skit of the rant has netizens laughing as Lebo's animated expressions go viral.

"Dangerous time to be unboxing Gucci shoes": Woman's luxe purchase in video under scrutiny

"Dangerous time to be unboxing Gucci shoes": Woman's luxe purchase in video under scrutiny

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s luxe shoe purchase sparked playful jokes in Mzansi’s comments section, linking her haul to the viral “George” Gucci scandal. Watch the clip!

"Bodyguard is so annoyed": South African women gate-crash a wedding in Congo, video trends

"Bodyguard is so annoyed": South African women gate-crash a wedding in Congo, video trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of South Africans gate-crashed a wedding in Congo, singing their way into the festivities and spreading good vibes. The video grabbed TikTokkers' attention.

"Chris Brown featuring Imizwilili": Fan's rendition of 'Deuces' in funny video leaves Mzansi amused

"Chris Brown featuring Imizwilili": Fan's rendition of 'Deuces' in funny video leaves Mzansi amused

People

a year ago

A fan's dramatic ‘Deuces’ rendition ahead of Chris Brown’s FNB concert left Mzansi in stitches. Many TikTokkers joked about the chaos Breezy’s concert will bring.

Beauty content creator becomes 1st African influencer to be featured on L'Oréal Paris' TikTok page

Beauty content creator becomes 1st African influencer to be featured on L'Oréal Paris' TikTok page

Women Empowerment

a year ago

An SA beauty influencer made history by becoming the first African to be featured on L'Oréal Paris' TikTok page, and Mzansi is celebrating her big win.

"So intelligent": Domestic worker earns extra cash after nailing boss’ tough ice cube challenge

"So intelligent": Domestic worker earns extra cash after nailing boss’ tough ice cube challenge

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A domestic worker impressed her boss with a clever ice cube challenge hack in a TikTok video. She earned R100, and Mzansi thinks she deserved more!

"Get a car": Tense window dispute between 2 taxi passengers in video sparks mixed opinions

"Get a car": Tense window dispute between 2 taxi passengers in video sparks mixed opinions

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video of two taxi passengers arguing over a window sparked a debate in Mzansi, with social media users sharing their thoughts on the tense exchange.

"Haibo umshado mos": Matric dance duo’s extravagant arrival in video gets tongues wagging

"Haibo umshado mos": Matric dance duo’s extravagant arrival in video gets tongues wagging

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A matric dance couple stunned viewers with their wedding-like outfits and entrance. TikTok viewers can’t stop talking about their elegant arrival.

Hilary Sekgota