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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

3065 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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'Umkhokha: The Curse' actress Nelisiwe Sibiya's umemulo ceremony turns heads on TikTok

'Umkhokha: The Curse' actress Nelisiwe Sibiya's umemulo ceremony turns heads on TikTok

Celebrities

2 years ago

Bloemfontein woman shows fabulous friends' bank account balances in TikTok video

Bloemfontein woman shows fabulous friends' bank account balances in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Murdah Bongz's live performance fails to impress front-row spectator in hilarious TikTok video

Murdah Bongz's live performance fails to impress front-row spectator in hilarious TikTok video

Celebrities

2 years ago

Musa and Liesl take relationship goals to new heights with exciting travel announcement!

Musa and Liesl take relationship goals to new heights with exciting travel announcement!

Celebrities

2 years ago

Limpopo woman throws big party to celebrate son's graduation, cheerful TikTok videos win hearts

Limpopo woman throws big party to celebrate son's graduation, cheerful TikTok videos win hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema gifts King Misuzulu kaZwelithini herd of cows

EFF leader Julius Malema gifts King Misuzulu kaZwelithini herd of cows

Politics

2 years ago

TikTok video of father teaching his son a lesson about manners resonates with Mzansi people

TikTok video of father teaching his son a lesson about manners resonates with Mzansi people

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A father reprimanded his rude son in a viral TikTok video. He lovingly corrected his behaviour and the message struck a chord with parents on social media.

TikTok video of gogo's Durban beach outing with granddaughter has SA emotional

TikTok video of gogo's Durban beach outing with granddaughter has SA emotional

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video from a beach in Durban captured a gogo enjoying Mother Nature. The wholesome moment with the granddaughter has gone viral and touched SA people.

Limpopo woman hilariously asks taxi passengers to be quiet while savouring ice cream

Limpopo woman hilariously asks taxi passengers to be quiet while savouring ice cream

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman's unusual request to SA taxi passengers to keep silent while she eats ice cream is a must-see. The funny video amused social media users and went viral.

TikTok video of granny travelling on aeroplane with grandson gives SA the feels

TikTok video of granny travelling on aeroplane with grandson gives SA the feels

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a granny living her best life on an aeroplane has captured the hearts of South Africans. Her pure joy over the in-flight meal is contagious.

Prasa encourages citizens to travel by rail in December, Mzansi concerned

Prasa encourages citizens to travel by rail in December, Mzansi concerned

Business and Economy

2 years ago

Prasa encouraged SA people to use trains travel to during the holidays to avoid congested roads. However, many citizens raised concerns about safety.

Rural homeowner recreates neighbour's house design, TikTok video sparks debate

Rural homeowner recreates neighbour's house design, TikTok video sparks debate

Africa

2 years ago

A TikTok video showing a rural resident realising their neighbour replicated their custom architectural design, from the roof to the windows, went viral.

Former 'Scandal!' actor Kagiso Modupe and his wife Liza welcome new baby

Former 'Scandal!' actor Kagiso Modupe and his wife Liza welcome new baby

Celebrities

2 years ago

'Scandal!' star Kagiso Modupe and wife Liza welcomed their new bundle of joy. The heartwarming Instagram photos were shared to announce the baby's arrival.

SA mom's Christmas surprise brings joy to little boy, TikTok video of priceless reaction trends

SA mom's Christmas surprise brings joy to little boy, TikTok video of priceless reaction trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A boy's heartwarming reaction to a Christmas tree surprise from his SA mom was captured on video and shared on TikTok. The sweet scene touched netizens.

Skomota challenge: Johannesburg family with matching outfits do the funny dance in TikTok video

Skomota challenge: Johannesburg family with matching outfits do the funny dance in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A family from Johannesburg attempted the popular Skomota dance challenge and their TikTok video has Mzansi viewers cracking up and choosing their favourites.

Hilary Sekgota