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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

3067 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Tyla and Travis Scott spotted vibing to 'Water' remix, video gets SA buzzing

Tyla and Travis Scott spotted vibing to 'Water' remix, video gets SA buzzing

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African man wows with unique farm marriage proposal, TikTok video gets 2 million views

South African man wows with unique farm marriage proposal, TikTok video gets 2 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa marks 71st birthday with vision for SA, citizens celebrate online

President Cyril Ramaphosa marks 71st birthday with vision for SA, citizens celebrate online

South Africa

2 years ago

Diddy and Cassie swiftly settle sexual assault lawsuit, fans in disbelief: “The guy is guilty”

Diddy and Cassie swiftly settle sexual assault lawsuit, fans in disbelief: “The guy is guilty”

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kaizer Motaung asks Kaizer Chiefs supporters for patience while working on Amakhosi revival

Kaizer Motaung asks Kaizer Chiefs supporters for patience while working on Amakhosi revival

Football

2 years ago

Israel-Palestine war: US and UK join forces to hit Hamas with new wave of sanctions

Israel-Palestine war: US and UK join forces to hit Hamas with new wave of sanctions

US

2 years ago

Video of Venda wedding takes TikTok by storm with cultural spectacle and traditional outfits

Video of Venda wedding takes TikTok by storm with cultural spectacle and traditional outfits

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Venda wedding TikTok video captivated viewers with traditional outfits and cultural rituals. SA people expressed admiration for the rich beauty of Venda culture.

Will Smith accused of fornicating with Duane Martin by former assistant, video goes viral

Will Smith accused of fornicating with Duane Martin by former assistant, video goes viral

Celebrities

2 years ago

Brother Billaal revealed shocking allegations about Will Smith and Duane Martin. The former assistant claimed the Holywood actors had sexual relations in the past.

A Grade 7 pupil's electrifying amapiano dance on a school bus gets 1.9 million TikTok views

A Grade 7 pupil's electrifying amapiano dance on a school bus gets 1.9 million TikTok views

People

2 years ago

A Grade 7 pupil's electrifying amapiano dance on a school bus went viral on TikTok. The video clocked over 1 million views and featured the girl's hype classmates.

Woman's hilarious bid to protect new Omoda C5 Lux S goes TikTok viral

Woman's hilarious bid to protect new Omoda C5 Lux S goes TikTok viral

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Mzansi erupted in laughter as a woman went to extreme lengths to safeguard her new Omoda C5 Lux S from potential thieves. The TikTok video became a viral sensation.

South African man's 2023 savings in plastic bottle amaze TikTokkers, video clocks 554k views

South African man's 2023 savings in plastic bottle amaze TikTokkers, video clocks 554k views

People

2 years ago

A disciplined man opened a plastic bottle bursting with coins and banknotes. His savings for the year shown in a TikTok video sparked envy and inspiration.

True length of Limpopo woman's 4c hair leaves TikTokkers amazed, video gets 732k views

True length of Limpopo woman's 4c hair leaves TikTokkers amazed, video gets 732k views

People

2 years ago

TikTok users witnessed the magic of natural hair in a video of a woman's salon visit. Her 4c hair was stretched out with a comb before the stylist braided it.

Faith Nketsi drops 8 pictures and video from daughter Sky Njilo's themed bday party

Faith Nketsi drops 8 pictures and video from daughter Sky Njilo's themed bday party

Celebrities

2 years ago

Faith Nketsi wowed her fans with a princess-themed birthday for her daughter, Sky Njilo. Matching dresses, Mickey, and Minnie mascots were captured in a video.

Humble woman gets gifted a brand new car, TikTok video warms hearts

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A daughter surprised her mother with a new car at a dealership, driving all the way from Pretoria to Makhado. The emotional TikTok video has garnered 332,000 views.

SA woman untangles 8-month-old cornrows, TikTok video shakes Mzansi

SA woman untangles 8-month-old cornrows, TikTok video shakes Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Mzansi saw a woman's transformation as she unbraided her cornrows in a viral TikTok video. People were stunned by the condition of her hair and the tedious process.

Hilary Sekgota