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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

3076 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Amaphara pull washing powder scam on granny, TikTok video goes viral

Amaphara pull washing powder scam on granny, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Groom's sweet gesture for nervous bride before wedding goes TikTok viral

Groom's sweet gesture for nervous bride before wedding goes TikTok viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa offers support to families of fatal bus crash victims

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa offers support to families of fatal bus crash victims

Politics

2 years ago

Search for missing Saldanha Bay child Joslin Smith suspended, SA citizens anxious

Search for missing Saldanha Bay child Joslin Smith suspended, SA citizens anxious

South Africa

2 years ago

South African women in the trucking industry flex their heavy-duty vehicles in TikTok video

South African women in the trucking industry flex their heavy-duty vehicles in TikTok video

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

TikTok video of man returning to childhood home in Mercedes-Benz bakkie goes viral

TikTok video of man returning to childhood home in Mercedes-Benz bakkie goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

SA woman shows how to budget for a car with R25 000 salary, TikTok video sparks a debate

SA woman shows how to budget for a car with R25 000 salary, TikTok video sparks a debate

People

2 years ago

Discover expert budgeting advice from a South African TikTok influencer, who shared her tips for affording a car on a R25,000 salary. The spending plan went viral.

South African woman shares complete expenses of week-long Paris trip in TikTok video

South African woman shares complete expenses of week-long Paris trip in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Pack your bags and join the adventure! A TikTok sensation shared her Paris travel budget, and inspired South Africans dreaming of a Parisian escape.

Port Elizabeth toddler outshines church choir with impressive dance moves

Port Elizabeth toddler outshines church choir with impressive dance moves

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Prepare to be charmed as an adorable toddler who became a viral hit. His church dance moves in a TikTok video captured the hearts of South Africans.

Cape Town residents and businesses cash in big with solar power programme

Cape Town residents and businesses cash in big with solar power programme

South Africa

2 years ago

Discover how Cape Town's innovative "cash for power" programme has earned residents and businesses over R25 million for their excess solar energy.

Jacob Zuma's statement on gay marriages sparks debate and controversy

Jacob Zuma's statement on gay marriages sparks debate and controversy

Politics

2 years ago

Former President Jacob Zuma's remarks against the legalisation of same-sex marriages stirred up controversy. He made the comments at an MK event in KZN.

TikTok video shows how South African woman spends R7 000 NSFAS allowance

TikTok video shows how South African woman spends R7 000 NSFAS allowance

People

2 years ago

Dive into a TikTok video where a woman shared her spending plan for her R7 000 NSFAS monthly allowance. It sparked a debate about money-saving methods.

Pregnancy transformation time lapse video of Mzansi woman leaves TikTokkers in disbelief

Pregnancy transformation time lapse video of Mzansi woman leaves TikTokkers in disbelief

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Prepare to be amazed by a Mzansi woman's pregnancy time-lapse on TikTok! Her incredible before and after transformation video grabbed attention online.

TikTok video of Club Mykonos Resort brings Greece vibes to South Africa

TikTok video of Club Mykonos Resort brings Greece vibes to South Africa

People

2 years ago

Take a virtual trip to Club Mykonos Resort in Langebaan with a captivating TikTok video. Explore the breathtaking scenery of the Western Cape gem.

Hardworking South African woman's journey abroad goes viral on TikTok

Hardworking South African woman's journey abroad goes viral on TikTok

People

2 years ago

A South African woman bid adieu to her old life in a teary TikTok video. People flooded her comments section with cheers and well-wishes for her new adventure!

Hilary Sekgota