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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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Community unites to transform shack into beautiful brick house for needy family, video warms hearts

Community unites to transform shack into beautiful brick house for needy family, video warms hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Home loan free": South African man shows construction progress of his double-storey house

"Home loan free": South African man shows construction progress of his double-storey house

People

2 years ago

"Burnt my skin to a crisp": SA beauty influencer tries relaxer on eyebrows, experiment ends in tears

"Burnt my skin to a crisp": SA beauty influencer tries relaxer on eyebrows, experiment ends in tears

People

2 years ago

"Little girl inside is so happy": Granny spotted having fun on a trampoline, video warms hearts

"Little girl inside is so happy": Granny spotted having fun on a trampoline, video warms hearts

People

2 years ago

"Masione a makgonthe": ZCC bride praised for honouring church badge with modest wedding gown in clip

"Masione a makgonthe": ZCC bride praised for honouring church badge with modest wedding gown in clip

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"The audacity": Brave cow faces off with cobra, encounter takes an unexpected turn in viral video

"The audacity": Brave cow faces off with cobra, encounter takes an unexpected turn in viral video

World

2 years ago

"Best format ever": Man shows ATS-friendly CV that helped him secure his dream job in video

"Best format ever": Man shows ATS-friendly CV that helped him secure his dream job in video

People

2 years ago

A man shared how his ATS-friendly CV helped him land a job at Google, despite having no experience. His viral TikTok video has gained 5.7 million views.

"So many clothes": Woman drops R20k on Shein haul, stuns Mzansi with massive unboxing video

"So many clothes": Woman drops R20k on Shein haul, stuns Mzansi with massive unboxing video

People

2 years ago

A woman’s massive R20k Shein haul left TikTok users stunned as she unboxed her delivered packages. Viewers reacted to her spending spree and new clothes.

"You think you can cheat on me?": Woman loses her cool in heated argument with boyfriend

"You think you can cheat on me?": Woman loses her cool in heated argument with boyfriend

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A viral TikTok shows a woman smashing a TV during a heated argument with her boyfriend. The video sparked a debate about conflict resolution and respect.

"Takes a very secure person": Learner's matric dance entrance in old janky car steals the spotlight

"Takes a very secure person": Learner's matric dance entrance in old janky car steals the spotlight

People

2 years ago

A learner rocked up to his matric dance in an old car that grabbed attention Mzansi loved his confidence and the attention he grabbed in a TikTok video.

"Nara Smith must not see this": Homemade Magnum ice cream recipe wows South Africans

"Nara Smith must not see this": Homemade Magnum ice cream recipe wows South Africans

People

2 years ago

A simple, three-ingredient Magnum ice cream recipe video is going viral on TikTok. South Africans are eager to make their homemade batches after the tutorial.

"Time for me to be selfish": Woman explains why she avoids dating baby daddies in video

"Time for me to be selfish": Woman explains why she avoids dating baby daddies in video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A child-free woman’s TikTok explaining why she doesn’t date men with kids sparked a viral debate. Women shared their own experiences with baby daddies.

"Running away from salt": Chicken Licken employee's KFC purchase in video sparks heated debate

"Running away from salt": Chicken Licken employee's KFC purchase in video sparks heated debate

People

2 years ago

A Chicken Licken employee was spotted buying KFC in a viral TikTok video, and Mzansi’s reaction sparked a lively debate about the salt and spice in Chicken Licken.

Woman breaks down in tears after earning master’s degree in psychology, TikTok sends love

Woman breaks down in tears after earning master’s degree in psychology, TikTok sends love

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A woman’s emotional reaction to getting her master’s degree in psychology has gone viral on TikTok. Congratulations flooded the video's comments section.

"She better not be ungrateful": Woman gives mother-in-law petty gift after their fight, video trends

"She better not be ungrateful": Woman gives mother-in-law petty gift after their fight, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African woman’s hilarious and petty apology gift for her mother-in-law after an argument went viral, and left TikTokers laughing and debating.

Hilary Sekgota