Hilary Sekgota

Education: 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: 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 Desk for Evening and Weekend content 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 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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'Mr Bones' actor Alfred Ntombela's takes up dancing as hobby at age 51, video of moves trends

Alfred Ntombela shared on TikTok that his new hobby is dancing and posted a video showing his fancy footwork. SA praised the actor for his contribution to Showbiz.

MTN-8 final: Sundowns and Pirates fans want fair gameplay at Moses Mabhida

Football clubs Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates gave insight to their frame of minds ahead of the anticipated MTN-8 final at Durban's Moses Mabhida.

Pretoria women lift emotionally stressed friend's spirits with Savanna and kind words

A woman who was going through emotional stress was comforted by her group of friends. They brought her an alcoholic beverage to take her mind off her worries.

Jeppestown pedestrian bridge collapses injuring 2 people, SA stunned by Jhb's failing infrastructure

A pedestrian bridge in Jeppestown Johannesburg collapsed while people were walking on it. Two people were severely injured and one is facing amputation.

Pretoria shop selling school inexpensive uniforms gets plugged by fashion influencer

A bargain hunter told her TikTok followers where they could buy affordable school uniforms. She posted a video of the shop located in Pretoria CBD.

Thuso Mbedu rubs shoulders with Zendaya, Ava DuVernay, Regina King at Louis Vuitton fashion show

Thuso Mbedu attended the 2024 Louis Vuitton Women’s Spring-Summer fashion show. She was snapped mingling with Hollywood's stars including 'Euphoria' Zendaya.

Soweto nail technician builds home for mom after living in shack years

A woman from Soweto used her hard-earned money to build a new house for her mother. After the house was completed she showed people on TikTok the structure.

eThekwini primary teacher and student get 1 million views for fire amapiano dance challenge

A school teacher and pupil took part in a trending dance challenge on TikTok. They busted choreographed dance moves that had Mzansi people vibing along virtually.

TikTok video of Bajaj Qute transporting massive sofa leaves SA howling

A Baja Qute vehicle trended on TikTok for the amount of load that it was carrying. People dragged the small yellow car that has become notorious in South Africa.

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