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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

3060 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

Author's articles

TikTok video of taxi rank singer sparks speculations about his identity

TikTok video of taxi rank singer sparks speculations about his identity

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

LLB graduate complains about working at call centre in TikTok clip

LLB graduate complains about working at call centre in TikTok clip

People

2 years ago

Cape Verdean women warned against "broke" South African men in TikTok video

Cape Verdean women warned against "broke" South African men in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos confident ahead of AFCON semifinal match

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos confident ahead of AFCON semifinal match

Football

2 years ago

KZN learner killed by lightning during severe storm in Dannhauser, 2 more in hospital

KZN learner killed by lightning during severe storm in Dannhauser, 2 more in hospital

South Africa

2 years ago

Amapiano drama: Nigerians stir controversy claiming ownership of the sound

Amapiano drama: Nigerians stir controversy claiming ownership of the sound

People

2 years ago

Limpopo man takes on RocoMamas spicy wings challenge, video leaves Mzansi concerned

Limpopo man takes on RocoMamas spicy wings challenge, video leaves Mzansi concerned

People

2 years ago

A man tried RocoMamas' spicy wings challenge and aimed to devour 24 hot wings and chips within 45 minutes for a free meal. SA wondered if he was brave or foolish.

TikTok's cutest argument: Elderly couple's adorable spat wins Mzansi hearts

TikTok's cutest argument: Elderly couple's adorable spat wins Mzansi hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A heartwarming TikTok video of an elderly couple's adorable argument melted hearts online.The lovebirds managed to disagree with love and respect.

Lady Zamar opens up about the making of 'Rainbow' in candid interview

Lady Zamar opens up about the making of 'Rainbow' in candid interview

Music

2 years ago

Lady Zamar said 'Rainbow' isn't just an album but she went through a journey of vocal training, personal cleansing, and rediscovering her identity.

Malema urges EFF youth in Durban to refrain from violence during election season

Malema urges EFF youth in Durban to refrain from violence during election season

Politics

2 years ago

Julius Malema addressed EFF youth at the Durban University of Technology. He made a heartfelt plea against violence as the election season heats up.

Video of budget-friendly trip with Intercape bus from Pretoria to Cape Town trends

Video of budget-friendly trip with Intercape bus from Pretoria to Cape Town trends

People

2 years ago

A woman experienced the stunning landscapes of South Africa on a budget-friendly Intercape bus journey from Pretoria to Cape Town. Her video impressed netizens.

Giyani school teacher and 2 learners slay viral Skomota dance challenge

Giyani school teacher and 2 learners slay viral Skomota dance challenge

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A primary school teacher and her pupils created a dance video inspired by Skomota. Their choreographed moves are melting hearts on TikTok and going viral.

Mzansi granny shows off timeless Woolies doek in viral TikTok video

Mzansi granny shows off timeless Woolies doek in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A granny gained online popularity by boasting about her doek that she bought at Woolworths. Her snarky video thoroughly entertained Mzansi people on TikTok.

Limpopo woman's fake obituary pokes fun at ama2Ks' fast lives in viral video

Limpopo woman's fake obituary pokes fun at ama2Ks' fast lives in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman from Bochum, Limpopo, roasted ama2Ks and their fast-paced lives, from their hilarious hairstyles to their crazy adventures in Johannesburg.

2 SAPS officers go viral for fearless arrest caught on TikTok: "Well done maphoyisa"

2 SAPS officers go viral for fearless arrest caught on TikTok: "Well done maphoyisa"

South Africa

2 years ago

A viral TikTok video revealed SAPS officers in action, while facing resistance during an arrest. South African citizens applauded their determination.

Hilary Sekgota