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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

3066 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Johannesburg woman uses savings to buy homeless people food in TikTok video

Johannesburg woman uses savings to buy homeless people food in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa decides to keep ministers' performance assessments under wraps

President Cyril Ramaphosa decides to keep ministers' performance assessments under wraps

South Africa

2 years ago

SA's fave petrol attendant teaches mlungu coworker dance moves at Shell garage

SA's fave petrol attendant teaches mlungu coworker dance moves at Shell garage

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

'Umkhokha the Curse' fans fear Gabisile or Ndoda departure as suicide threat looms

'Umkhokha the Curse' fans fear Gabisile or Ndoda departure as suicide threat looms

TV Shows

2 years ago

Surprised dad breaks down in tears after getting new clothes from daughter, TikTok video trends

Surprised dad breaks down in tears after getting new clothes from daughter, TikTok video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

UK woman declares herself Shebeshxt's biggest fan in vibey TikTok video

UK woman declares herself Shebeshxt's biggest fan in vibey TikTok video

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of Sepedi traditional wedding stuns Mzansi and goes viral

TikTok video of Sepedi traditional wedding stuns Mzansi and goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a stunning Sepedi traditional wedding has taken SA by storm, leaving people in awe. The beauty and cultural richness of the event was displayed.

School teacher posed as learner for Bacardi dance showdown in viral TikTok video

School teacher posed as learner for Bacardi dance showdown in viral TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a school teacher and her colleague vibing to Bacardi music has gone viral. The duo showed their infectious moves popularised by Pretoria people.

School employee takes multiple pit bull bites to save child from attack

School employee takes multiple pit bull bites to save child from attack

South Africa

2 years ago

A school employee in Durban showed incredible bravery as he shielded a child from a pit bull attack. The hero sustained serious bites in the process.

2 Budding rappers freestyle about food in TikTok video leaves Mzansi dead with laughter

2 Budding rappers freestyle about food in TikTok video leaves Mzansi dead with laughter

People

2 years ago

A must-watch freestyle rap TikTok video from South African content creators is making the rounds online. The two talented young men improvised a rap about sauces.

Eskom to move South Africa to Stage 6 loadshedding, citizens weigh in

Eskom to move South Africa to Stage 6 loadshedding, citizens weigh in

Energy

2 years ago

Eskom shocked SA with an extended loadshedding schedule, alternating between Stage 4 and Stage 6 until Saturday morning due to an unplanned outage surge.

DIY aircon TikTok video intrigues people amid heatwave sweeping through Mzansi

DIY aircon TikTok video intrigues people amid heatwave sweeping through Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A DIY aircon TikTok video offers a clever hack to beat soaring temps. The budget-friendly trick is getting thousands of views and helping peeps cope with the heat

SA woman wearing Carvela shoes slays skhothane dance challenge in TikTok video

SA woman wearing Carvela shoes slays skhothane dance challenge in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A talented SA woman impressed netizen with her skhothane dance moves on TikTok. Many people named her the champion of the viral dance competition.

Limpopo's woman's hot pavement becomes an impromptu stove during loadshedding

Limpopo's woman's hot pavement becomes an impromptu stove during loadshedding

People

2 years ago

A Limpopo woman's unbelievable TikTok video shows her frying an egg on the hot pavement during loadshedding. The clip went viral and the creativity stunned SA.

Woman's R7K solo Cpe Town holiday for 7 days sparks TikTokkers' interest in travelling

Woman's R7K solo Cpe Town holiday for 7 days sparks TikTokkers' interest in travelling

People

2 years ago

A South African woman's 7-day solo Cape Town holiday, shown on TikTok, has sparked interest in solo travel adventures. The journey shows how cheap travel can be.

Hilary Sekgota