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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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Vibey gogo's Skomota dance challenge with a twist goes viral on Tiktok

Vibey gogo's Skomota dance challenge with a twist goes viral on Tiktok

People

2 years ago

Shawasha Hills mansions in Zimbabwe unveiled in viral TikTok video

Shawasha Hills mansions in Zimbabwe unveiled in viral TikTok video

Africa

2 years ago

Joburg EMS ends search for missing Sunninghill flood victim, SA devastated

Joburg EMS ends search for missing Sunninghill flood victim, SA devastated

South Africa

2 years ago

Springbok player Eben Etzebeth and wife Anlia announce birth of baby with sweet post

Springbok player Eben Etzebeth and wife Anlia announce birth of baby with sweet post

Celebrities

2 years ago

Economic commentator Thabi Leoka resigns from Anglo American due to PhD controversy

Economic commentator Thabi Leoka resigns from Anglo American due to PhD controversy

Industry

2 years ago

Curvy SA woman lights up township street with soccer ball juggling skills

Curvy SA woman lights up township street with soccer ball juggling skills

Football

2 years ago

Husband takes drastic measures to escape wife's fart during car ride in TikTok video

Husband takes drastic measures to escape wife's fart during car ride in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok couple took relationship goals to new levels with their funny car ride. The wife decided to fart while driving, and her husband's reaction amused netizens.

Woman celebrates new VW car with energetic Xibelani dance moves in TikTok video

Woman celebrates new VW car with energetic Xibelani dance moves in TikTok video

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A SA woman was captured dancing with joy to celebrate her new VW. Inspired by a popular car salesman's TikTok trend, her prepared routine left viewers amused.

DJ's unconventional decks spinning steal the show at ANC celebrations, video gets 1.4 million views

DJ's unconventional decks spinning steal the show at ANC celebrations, video gets 1.4 million views

Politics

2 years ago

A DJ took spinning decks to the next level. He was recorded spinning with his face at the ANC 112th celebrations in Mbombela Stadium and the video went TikTok viral.

Dricus du Plessis celebrates historic UFC victory with parents in emotional video

Dricus du Plessis celebrates historic UFC victory with parents in emotional video

Sports

2 years ago

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis shared his historic victory with his parents. They were captured celebrating in a viral video posted by ESPN.

SA tweeps drag US rapper Meek Mill for asking ignorant music question

SA tweeps drag US rapper Meek Mill for asking ignorant music question

US

2 years ago

SA Twitter users dragged Meek Mill for questioning how South Africans access international music. They posted witty clap backs and corrected his ignorance.

Fees Must Fall activist Khanyile appointed MK party's national coordinator

Fees Must Fall activist Khanyile appointed MK party's national coordinator

Politics

2 years ago

Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile joined uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, backed by Jacob Zuma. He was unveiled as the national coordinator and youth leader.

KwaZulu-Natal man shows modern built rondavels at a homestead, TikTok video wows Mzansi

KwaZulu-Natal man shows modern built rondavels at a homestead, TikTok video wows Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Take a virtual tour of contemporary rondavels in KwaZulu-Natal, as a TikTok user showed the five picturesque structures against the backdrop of lush green hills.

Dricus du Plessis secures South Africa's 1st UFC Champion title after battle with Sean Strickland

Dricus du Plessis secures South Africa's 1st UFC Champion title after battle with Sean Strickland

Sports

2 years ago

Dricus du Plessis secured South Africa's first-ever championship title at the UFC 297 in a close clash against Sean Strickland. Citizens expressed their pride.

Adorable toddler nails viral Skomota dance moves in funny TikTok video

Adorable toddler nails viral Skomota dance moves in funny TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A toddler is taking TikTok by storm with an adorable take on the Skomota dance challenge. Watch the little kid bop along to the beat in a video that's going viral.

Hilary Sekgota