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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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Humble taxi driver's personality shines while dealing with impatient passengers

Humble taxi driver's personality shines while dealing with impatient passengers

People

2 years ago

AKA Case: Murder suspect accuses police of threatening his life before arrest

AKA Case: Murder suspect accuses police of threatening his life before arrest

South Africa

2 years ago

Broos criticises Mokwena for blabbing about Bafana Bafana players' injuries

Broos criticises Mokwena for blabbing about Bafana Bafana players' injuries

Football

2 years ago

TikTok video shows ants working together to steal a SIM card

TikTok video shows ants working together to steal a SIM card

People

2 years ago

South African woman shares stylish office outfits in viral TikTok video

South African woman shares stylish office outfits in viral TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Woman transforms 4c afro with relaxer after 6 years of being natural

Woman transforms 4c afro with relaxer after 6 years of being natural

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Durban res roommates divide ice cream in half in amusing TikTok video

Durban res roommates divide ice cream in half in amusing TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Laugh along as Durban university students tackled the ultimate ice cream dilemma. They split a Woolworths tub in half to ensure fair sharing in a TikTok video.

French prankster brings 'Tshwala Bami' dance craze to London streets

French prankster brings 'Tshwala Bami' dance craze to London streets

People

2 years ago

Get ready to laugh as a popular French prankster took the 'Tshwala Bami' dance challenge to the streets of London, leaving locals stunned and amused.

TikTok video unveils Mzansi woman's beautiful lobola day celebration

TikTok video unveils Mzansi woman's beautiful lobola day celebration

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Step into the vibrant world of a Mzansi woman's lobola day celebration. The TikTok video showed traditional rituals to joyful festivities warmed hearts.

Zimbabweans wait for lifesaving assistance amid worsening food crisis

Zimbabweans wait for lifesaving assistance amid worsening food crisis

Africa

2 years ago

Residents of Buhera, Zimbabwe, queued up for crucial supplies amid a worsening food crisis fueled by political and environmental factors. SA citizens weighed in.

Hammanskraal mother faces charges after burying babies in shallow grave

Hammanskraal mother faces charges after burying babies in shallow grave

South Africa

2 years ago

A mother from Hammanskraal faces charges after allegedly burying her two babies in a shallow grave at home. Shocking details emerged from the police investigation.

Video of couple's unconventional pap-making technique wows TikTok users

Video of couple's unconventional pap-making technique wows TikTok users

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African couple shared an innovative method of cooking pap in a TikTok video. Thousands of netizens were impressed and showered them with praise.

Mzansi mom's Coke challenge with baby goes TikTok viral

Mzansi mom's Coke challenge with baby goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Watch as a mom's Coke challenge with her baby takes an unexpected turn. The TikTok video left viewers laughing and tearing up at the adorable reaction.

Boyfriend's epic chicken prank leaves girlfriend terrified, TikTok video goes viral

Boyfriend's epic chicken prank leaves girlfriend terrified, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A South African man pranked his girlfriend with a live chicken. The hilarious TikTok video racked up to close to a million views and stunned viewers.

Makhadzi receives affectionate kiss from Skomota, video melts Mzansi's heart

Makhadzi receives affectionate kiss from Skomota, video melts Mzansi's heart

Celebrities

2 years ago

Witness the adorable moment when Makhadzi received a kiss from dance sensation Skomota. The Instagram video triggered chatter about the Limpopo stars.

Hilary Sekgota