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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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American man's birthday celebration at Spur goes viral on TikTok

American man's birthday celebration at Spur goes viral on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Presidents Ramaphosa and Masisi to commemorate Limpopo bus crash victims

Presidents Ramaphosa and Masisi to commemorate Limpopo bus crash victims

South Africa

2 years ago

Beautiful Swati woman's traditional dance mesmerises South Africans

Beautiful Swati woman's traditional dance mesmerises South Africans

People

2 years ago

Video of New York crowd partying to an Arabic amapiano beat fills Mzansi with pride

Video of New York crowd partying to an Arabic amapiano beat fills Mzansi with pride

People

2 years ago

Johannesburg woman shares Zanzibar-like getaway spot in Hartebeespoort

Johannesburg woman shares Zanzibar-like getaway spot in Hartebeespoort

People

2 years ago

Broke varsity student shows the food she survives on, video spreads doubt

Broke varsity student shows the food she survives on, video spreads doubt

People

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest shares an emotional Instagram post about wedding day with Pulane

Cassper Nyovest shares an emotional Instagram post about wedding day with Pulane

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dive into Cassper Nyovest's Instagram post as he reflects on his wedding day with his childhood sweetheart Pulane. Celebs and fans shower the newlyweds with love.

Video of vibrant Saldanha Bay family's 'Tshwala Bami' dance clocks 6 million views

Video of vibrant Saldanha Bay family's 'Tshwala Bami' dance clocks 6 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A lively family from Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape dazzled TikTok users with their infectious dance moves. They hopped on the viral 'Tshwala Bami' challenge.

Mantashe optimistic about ANC's election prospects in KwaZulu-Natal

Mantashe optimistic about ANC's election prospects in KwaZulu-Natal

Politics

2 years ago

ANC's Gwede Mantashe expressed confidence in upcoming KZN elections despite the emergence of new political contenders. Dive into the political buzz.

Stormy South African weather wreaks havoc on kiddies' party decor setup

Stormy South African weather wreaks havoc on kiddies' party decor setup

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Check out how heavy rains in South Africa ruined party planner's decor for a children's party. The money and time wasted left TikTok users devastated.

Mischievous monkey’s funny encounter with money fascinates the internet

Mischievous monkey’s funny encounter with money fascinates the internet

People

2 years ago

Check out this adorable TikTok video of a pet monkey counting cash. The hilarious footage showing the mischievous animal left social media users in stitches.

Woman's lace wig installation placed close to her eyebrows starts online complaints

Woman's lace wig installation placed close to her eyebrows starts online complaints

People

2 years ago

Watch the viral TikTok video showcasing a botched lace wig installation that has viewers scratching their heads. Advice floods in as users react to the sight!

Giant python wows TikTok users with slithery moves on house pillar

Giant python wows TikTok users with slithery moves on house pillar

World

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a giant python showcasing impressive moves on a pillar inside a house has gone viral. Viewers were stunned and amazed by the serpent.

South African man shows Mr Price’s affordable Salt A73 Smartphone in unboxing video

South African man shows Mr Price’s affordable Salt A73 Smartphone in unboxing video

People

2 years ago

Watch as a content creator unboxes a surprise brand package from Mr Price, including their own smartphone! The TikTok video amazed netizens and went viral.

Kroonstad’s storm caims the life of 50-year-old man after his car swept away

Kroonstad’s storm caims the life of 50-year-old man after his car swept away

South Africa

2 years ago

Tragedy struck in Kroonstad as a storm claimed the life of a man swept away by floodwaters. The municipality gave an update on the impact of the downpour.

Hilary Sekgota