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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

3074 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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SARS smashes revenue records, collects over R1.74 trillion

SARS smashes revenue records, collects over R1.74 trillion

South Africa

2 years ago

Nurse resigns from toxic workplace and moves back to Mokopane

Nurse resigns from toxic workplace and moves back to Mokopane

People

2 years ago

Bride confronts cheating groom on wedding day in dramatic TikTok video

Bride confronts cheating groom on wedding day in dramatic TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Wits students graduate together after 4 years of friendship and hard work

Wits students graduate together after 4 years of friendship and hard work

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Video of Thohoyandou Block G houses in Limpopo leave Mzansi TikTokkers mesmerised

Video of Thohoyandou Block G houses in Limpopo leave Mzansi TikTokkers mesmerised

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Lone survivor of Limpopo bus accident under expert care in hospital

Lone survivor of Limpopo bus accident under expert care in hospital

South Africa

2 years ago

Kid caught red-handed diving into white sugar packet at supermarket

Kid caught red-handed diving into white sugar packet at supermarket

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Prepare to chuckle as a mischievous youngster gets caught red-handed diving into a pile of white sugar at the supermarket in a hilarious TikTok video.

SANDF member nabbed for opening fire in Free State tavern

SANDF member nabbed for opening fire in Free State tavern

South Africa

2 years ago

Chaos ensued as a member of the SA Defence Force fired shots in a tavern, injuring eight people. The suspect faces multiple charges, leaving South Africans stunned.

TikTok video of daddy-daughter bacardi dance-off gets 1 million views

TikTok video of daddy-daughter bacardi dance-off gets 1 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Get ready to groove as a father-daughter duo dazzled the streets of Pretoria with their electrifying dance moves. The video went viral and amazed TikTokkers.

Nigerian adventurer chronicles South African getaway in viral TikTok video

Nigerian adventurer chronicles South African getaway in viral TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Join a Nigerian traveller on her exhilarating journey through South Africa as she documents her adventures and candid reviews in a viral TikTok video.

SA geography teacher surprises learners with snacks for academic success

SA geography teacher surprises learners with snacks for academic success

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A thoughtful teacher treated her pupils to snacks in recognition of their academic achievements. Her dedication and kindness sparked praise from viewers.

Mzansi dads groove to nursery rhyme in heartwarming TikTok video

Mzansi dads groove to nursery rhyme in heartwarming TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video captures a group of dads dancing and singing to a popular nursery rhyme. They were recorded whilst having fun and drinking at the bar.

Woman's TikTok grocery raid at boyfriend's place takes Mzansi by storm

Woman's TikTok grocery raid at boyfriend's place takes Mzansi by storm

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African woman went grocery shopping at her boyfriend's apartment. She showed her mischievous mission in a TikTok video and viewers could relate.

Twin boys' adorable reaction to a mannequin goes TikTok viral

Twin boys' adorable reaction to a mannequin goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of twin boys fascinated by a mannequin at a clothing store went viral on TikTok. South Africans were amused and fascinated by their curious minds.

Jacob Zuma wants to abolish secret voting system if MK party wins

Jacob Zuma wants to abolish secret voting system if MK party wins

Politics

2 years ago

Jacob Zuma stirred controversy with his plans to abolish the secret voting system if the Mkhonto weSize party wins the upcoming elections in May.

Hilary Sekgota