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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Eskom gives an update on implementation of loadshedding for the week

Eskom gives an update on implementation of loadshedding for the week

Energy

2 years ago

Eskom announced that Stage 4 load-shedding will be extended from Monday to Saturday, citing increased challenges in generating capacity, and unplanned outages.

KwaZulu-Natal Grade 10 pupils throw beloved teacher a surprise party, TikTok video touches Mzansi

KwaZulu-Natal Grade 10 pupils throw beloved teacher a surprise party, TikTok video touches Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

KZN pupils' TikTok video capturing the heartwarming moment they surprised their favourite teacher with a party delighted SA netizens. and went viral.

Musa Khawula resurfaces in viral video after being spotted at shisa nyama spot, fans rejoice

Musa Khawula resurfaces in viral video after being spotted at shisa nyama spot, fans rejoice

Celebrities

2 years ago

After taking a break from YouTube, Musa Khawula was recorded out and about in Johannesburg. The viral video has sparked talks about his comeback.

SA woman's 1st salary splurge on grandmother leaves TikTok users touched

SA woman's 1st salary splurge on grandmother leaves TikTok users touched

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman treated her grandmother to a special meal with her first salary. She posted a TikTok video that captures the happy occasion as they enjoyed their Spur meal.

Xhosa queens slay in traditional outfits, cultural display in TikTok video fills Mzansi with pride

Xhosa queens slay in traditional outfits, cultural display in TikTok video fills Mzansi with pride

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video featuring women dancing and singing in their traditional Xhosa clothes went viral. Mzansi people enjoyed the vibrant cultural display.

TikTok video of Skomota touching woman inappropriately sparks outrage

TikTok video of Skomota touching woman inappropriately sparks outrage

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of the internet celebrity Skomota that shows him inappropriately touching a woman, provoked intense backlash and debate in South Africa.

Minnie Dlamini flaunts flawless body in underwear Instagram photo

Minnie Dlamini flaunts flawless body in underwear Instagram photo

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African media personality Minnie Dlamini was a hot topic after she posted an Instagram picture in her underwear. She pushed a message about self-love.

Hilary Sekgota