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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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"Love it for aunty": Boss babe shows domestic helper's driving lessons journey in heartwarming video

"Love it for aunty": Boss babe shows domestic helper's driving lessons journey in heartwarming video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Your man is cheating on you": Woman warns girlfriend about boyfriend's dodgy behaviour

"Your man is cheating on you": Woman warns girlfriend about boyfriend's dodgy behaviour

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Bro's gotta keep it real": Learner's chicken feet lunch meal leaves classmate squealing, SA amused

"Bro's gotta keep it real": Learner's chicken feet lunch meal leaves classmate squealing, SA amused

People

a year ago

"Isbindi esingaka": Homeless man spotted sleeping inside tombstone, Mzansi admire his bravery

"Isbindi esingaka": Homeless man spotted sleeping inside tombstone, Mzansi admire his bravery

People

a year ago

Woman puts cashier's payslip on blast, netizens discuss low amount in viral video

Woman puts cashier's payslip on blast, netizens discuss low amount in viral video

People

a year ago

South African man abroad praises Mzansi as “Utopia", video sparks mixed opinions online

South African man abroad praises Mzansi as “Utopia", video sparks mixed opinions online

People

a year ago

"Don't walk, run": Woman shares plug for cheapest place to buy denim jeans in Pretoria

"Don't walk, run": Woman shares plug for cheapest place to buy denim jeans in Pretoria

People

a year ago

See a shop in Pretoria where denim jeans start at R100. One savvy shopper gave a virtual tour of the store TikTok and the video became a viral hit.

"Hospitality is out of this world": Swati woman’s family trip to Pakistan leaves netizens fascinated

"Hospitality is out of this world": Swati woman’s family trip to Pakistan leaves netizens fascinated

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman from Eswatini and her Pakistani husband and their two daughters melted hearts with a TikTok video of their international family trip to South Asia.

"I would buy a car": Woman flexes Cape Town shopping spree with her big-spender partner, SA in awe

"I would buy a car": Woman flexes Cape Town shopping spree with her big-spender partner, SA in awe

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman revealed the perks of dating a rich guy. She enjoyed an extravagant spree at Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Amiri in Cape Town, leaving TikTokkers swooning.

"Very informative": Woman in mining shares affordable short courses to help secure a job

"Very informative": Woman in mining shares affordable short courses to help secure a job

People

a year ago

A woman in the mining field listed short courses that jobseekers should study to secure careers as environmental officers or specialists in a viral video.

"Living an answered prayer": Student shows emotional arrival at Wits University in video

"Living an answered prayer": Student shows emotional arrival at Wits University in video

People

a year ago

A student was awed by his presence at Wits University. The emotional TikTok video sparked a wave of congratulations from netizens and well-wishers.

"Sending love and prayer": Afrikaans teacher’s teary farewell video to pupils touches hearts online

"Sending love and prayer": Afrikaans teacher’s teary farewell video to pupils touches hearts online

People

a year ago

An Afrikaans teacher delivered a heartfelt goodbye video to her pupils, sharing final words of wisdom and love. TikTok users responded with an outpouring of support.

"I'm scared of January": South Africans gagged by man trying to sell a stone for R5 million

"I'm scared of January": South Africans gagged by man trying to sell a stone for R5 million

People

a year ago

See how one man’s hilarious attempt to sell a stone for R5 million went viral. The TikTok video had South Africans entertained by the hilarous sales pitch.

"You must love her": Man’s long Midrand walk to dinner date at Mall of Africa, amazes SA

"You must love her": Man’s long Midrand walk to dinner date at Mall of Africa, amazes SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

See how one determined man walked the busy Midrand streets to save cash for a special dinner date at Mall of Africa. The video sparked online admiration.

"Grateful for this new chapter": SANDF soldier and wife celebrate new house in sweet video

"Grateful for this new chapter": SANDF soldier and wife celebrate new house in sweet video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African soldier, wearing his SANDF uniform celebrated his new house with his lovely wife. Netizens were impressed especially amid deployments to the DRC.

Hilary Sekgota