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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A funny TikTok video of a Mzansi man struggling with a Shoprite trolley went gained traction. The off-wheel alignment gave him trouble, and Mzansi loved it!

"Don't play with South Africans": Beauty spa pranks clients with chicken Feet and magwinya in video

Beauty spa clients were expecting bubbly and fancy snacks, got pranked with a Mzansi meal. Their hilarious reactions were shared on TikTok, and Mzansi loved it!

"OMG I have a brother": Woman gets emotional after surprise Gucci gift from big bro in sweet video

A brother surprised his sister with a Gucci gift, and her emotional reaction was shared on TikTok. The sweet moment got thousands of views and commentary.

"I love you, mother": Learner expresses gratitude to fave teacher during emotional farewell

A high school learner shared an emotional farewell with her favourite teacher in a TikTok video that gained 318k views. Mzansi loved their special bond.

"You will bounce back": South African man shares emotional video of car being repossessed

A South African man shared a video of his car being repossessed on TikTok. The heartbreaking video gained over 230k views, and viewers offered comfort and support.

Popular TikTokker Keegan Gordon gives R3k to street vendor for R2 lollipop, video touches Mzansi

Popular TikTokker Keegan Gordon gave R3k to a street vendor for a R2 lollipop. The kind act went viral on TikTok, touching many hearts across Mzansi.

"Girls been doing us dirty": Res boys bond over Doc McStuffin cartoons, video gets 1.8 million views

A TikTok video of res boys chilling and watching Doc McStuffins went viral, gaining 1.8 million views. Mzansi loved their wholesome vibes and dropped sweet comments.

"Don’t let anyone dishearten you": Young couple's Home Affairs wedding in video draws support

A young couple shared their Home Affairs wedding on TikTok, and the sweet, fuss-free ceremony went viral with 978k views. Mzansi is loving their video.

"Going to be a caring husband": Video of son's sweet gesture for mom in pain warms hearts

A TikTok video shows a caring son swapping his flat shoes with his mom's painful high heels, and Mzansi loves it. The sweet gesture has warmed thousands of hearts.

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