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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

Author's articles

"He wants nothing to do with me": Graduate heartbroken after son rejects her on graduation day

"He wants nothing to do with me": Graduate heartbroken after son rejects her on graduation day

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Afrikaans man and Sotho woman get into verbal altercation, tense video has Mzansi talking

Afrikaans man and Sotho woman get into verbal altercation, tense video has Mzansi talking

People

2 years ago

"My worst fear": Woman shows frightening rat infestation in student accommodation, video trends

"My worst fear": Woman shows frightening rat infestation in student accommodation, video trends

People

2 years ago

Dating during pregnancy: Woman goes on date without telling man she’s expecting, video sparks debate

Dating during pregnancy: Woman goes on date without telling man she’s expecting, video sparks debate

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Cosmetic surgery: South African woman shows off results 5 months after liposuction and tummy tuck

Cosmetic surgery: South African woman shows off results 5 months after liposuction and tummy tuck

People

2 years ago

Florida man faces Hurricane Milton and a "crocodile" in his home, video gets 47 million views

Florida man faces Hurricane Milton and a "crocodile" in his home, video gets 47 million views

US

2 years ago

Video of little boy’s “stressed out” reaction to birthday song gets 11 million views

Video of little boy’s “stressed out” reaction to birthday song gets 11 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A little boy’s hilarious reaction to his birthday song went viral on TikTok, with 11 million views. His “grown-up” look had people laughing and relating hard.

Free State choir erupts in celebration at Engen Garage after competition win, video spreads joy

Free State choir erupts in celebration at Engen Garage after competition win, video spreads joy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Free State choir’s epic celebration at an Engen garage went viral on TikTok. The clip captured the spirit of South African people and won netizens' hearts.

Granny’s 1st Debonairs pizza experience in video leaves South Africans warm and fuzzy

Granny’s 1st Debonairs pizza experience in video leaves South Africans warm and fuzzy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

When a granny mentioned she’d never tried pizza, her granddaughter decided it was time to change that! You won’t believe her reaction when she laid eyes on it!

Foundation phase teacher issues warning for people pursuing careers in primary schools

Foundation phase teacher issues warning for people pursuing careers in primary schools

People

2 years ago

See a teacher's TikTok video on prepositions went viral with over 1.6 million views. It displayed the energy needed from future educators in the foundation phase.

Wife shows husband giving helper driving lessons in heartwarming video: "Employer of the Year"

Wife shows husband giving helper driving lessons in heartwarming video: "Employer of the Year"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

See a family’s sweet gesture of teaching their helper to drive with their adorable son cheering her on. Mzansi is loving the heartwarming moment.

Woman’s Menlyn Mall phone theft story after encounter with a dodgy couple sparks concern

Woman’s Menlyn Mall phone theft story after encounter with a dodgy couple sparks concern

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a South African woman who lost her phone at Menlyn Mall after a sneaky encounter with a couple got 518K views and relatable comments.

Electric circuit project: Brilliant 4-year-old's science lesson video wows South Africa

Electric circuit project: Brilliant 4-year-old's science lesson video wows South Africa

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A 4-year-old girl gave an impressive science lesson about electricity on TikTok. Her cute lab coat and clever joke about loadshedding charmed Mzansi!

Price of frontal wigs leaves South African grandma stunned, funny video clocks 800k views

Price of frontal wigs leaves South African grandma stunned, funny video clocks 800k views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African grandma’s wig shopping experience goes viral as she reacts to R1,500 frontal wigs. Mzansi TikTok users are left entertained and in disbelief!

Walter Sisulu University students say ‘I do’ in res wedding, video warms Mzansi's hearts

Walter Sisulu University students say ‘I do’ in res wedding, video warms Mzansi's hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Walter Sisulu University students held a surprise wedding at their res. Mzansi was left stunned, with many questioning if their parents even knew!

Hilary Sekgota