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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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Pearl Thusi rocks youthful look in a series of Instagram pictures

Pearl Thusi rocks youthful look in a series of Instagram pictures

Celebrities

2 years ago

Woolworths R700 weekly grocery haul video goes viral on TikTok

Woolworths R700 weekly grocery haul video goes viral on TikTok

People

2 years ago

HIV-positive woman gives life update to exes who broke her heart

HIV-positive woman gives life update to exes who broke her heart

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Pietermaritzburg women gift pregnant friend with R100k at baby shower

Pietermaritzburg women gift pregnant friend with R100k at baby shower

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

UKZN mascot unleashes fire dance moves at rugby match in TikTok video

UKZN mascot unleashes fire dance moves at rugby match in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge: UK siblings dominate viral dance moves

'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge: UK siblings dominate viral dance moves

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Khanya Mkangisa gives 1st look at lavish baby shower, video wows fans

Khanya Mkangisa gives 1st look at lavish baby shower, video wows fans

Celebrities

2 years ago

Khanya Mkangisa wowed fans with a glamorous video of her recent baby shower. The dazzling decor and heartfelt thanks to loved ones left Instagrammers swooning.

Pretoria children get a taste of discipline during school holidays

Pretoria children get a taste of discipline during school holidays

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Watch as children learn valuable discipline skills at a camp in Pretoria South Africa. Parents with troubled kids were intrigued by the viral video TikTok.

Mapisa-Nqakula brings up age to avoid jail time in court bid, SA in disbelief

Mapisa-Nqakula brings up age to avoid jail time in court bid, SA in disbelief

South Africa

2 years ago

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula asked the Pretoria High Court for access to legal documents amid allegations of bribery revealed in a report.

TikTok videos show heated girl fight breaking out at a South African concert

TikTok videos show heated girl fight breaking out at a South African concert

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Watch a TikTok video capturing a heated girl fight at an outdoor South African concert that went viral. It sparked a wave of discussions and debate.

South African man's 1st day at work after 10 years goes TikTok viral

South African man's 1st day at work after 10 years goes TikTok viral

People

2 years ago

See the emotional journey of a South African man joining the work force after a decade of unemployment. He captured the achievement in a touching TikTok video.

Wild baboon ransacks Drakensberg lodge with nervous family recording encounter

Wild baboon ransacks Drakensberg lodge with nervous family recording encounter

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A baboon causing chaos in a Drakensberg lodge was captured in a shocking TikTok video. The family's composure stunned during the wild encounter amazed many.

TikTok star's "rich" neighbourhood video in Ghana fails too impress

TikTok star's "rich" neighbourhood video in Ghana fails too impress

World

2 years ago

A TikTok influencer's video from Ghana sparked a debate after he labelled a neighbourhood rich. People were not impressed by the dusty roads and houses.

Mom's surprise homecoming leaves kids ecstatic, video goes TikTok viral

Mom's surprise homecoming leaves kids ecstatic, video goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Prepare for the ultimate feel-good moment as a mom surprises her two kids with an unexpected homecoming. The wholesome video went viral on TikTok.

South African kid's hair braiding skills in TikTok video amaze the internet

South African kid's hair braiding skills in TikTok video amaze the internet

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Get ready to be amazed by a young South African sensation in a TikTok video. Watch the young stylist dominate the salon with braiding skills that defy her age.

Hilary Sekgota