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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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Springboks vs New Zealand: SA woman shares tips for surviving Rugby World Cup final in TikTok video

Springboks vs New Zealand: SA woman shares tips for surviving Rugby World Cup final in TikTok video

Rugby

2 years ago

Durban man buys 1st car and celebrates milestone with mother, video moves Mzansi

Durban man buys 1st car and celebrates milestone with mother, video moves Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Tsonga man flexes newly built palatial house in rural area, TikTok video inspires Mzansi

Tsonga man flexes newly built palatial house in rural area, TikTok video inspires Mzansi

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of adorable Roodepoort toddler making baby formula wows Mzansi

TikTok video of adorable Roodepoort toddler making baby formula wows Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Video of Springbok antelope wearing South African flag goes TikTok viral

Video of Springbok antelope wearing South African flag goes TikTok viral

Rugby

2 years ago

Springboks vs All Blacks: New Zealand supporters celebrate SA advancing to Rugby World Cup final

Springboks vs All Blacks: New Zealand supporters celebrate SA advancing to Rugby World Cup final

Rugby

2 years ago

Vaal boat accident claims lives of pregnant woman, 3-year-old child and 2 others, SA mourns

Vaal boat accident claims lives of pregnant woman, 3-year-old child and 2 others, SA mourns

South Africa

2 years ago

The Gauteng police are investigating a boat accident in the Vaal that claimed the lives of four people. The deceased died during a birthday party and were related.

Busiswa's dramatic weight loss in 3 beach pics spark social media frenzy

Busiswa's dramatic weight loss in 3 beach pics spark social media frenzy

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African singer and song writer Busiswa Gqulu was spotted looking slimmer while hanging out the beach. The picture sparked a conversation about her weight loss.

Springboks fan breaks down in tears at Stade de France, viral video leaves SA amused

Springboks fan breaks down in tears at Stade de France, viral video leaves SA amused

Rugby

2 years ago

A South African man has gone viral for breaking down in tears at the Stade de France during the Springboks' semi-final rugby match with England at the World Cup.

TikTok star KabeloGP says Afrikaans prayer for Springboks during England game, video leaves SA lol

TikTok star KabeloGP says Afrikaans prayer for Springboks during England game, video leaves SA lol

Rugby

2 years ago

A South African TikTok content createor Kabelo Moumakwe went viral for his enthusiastic support of the Springboks during their rugby match with England.

Springboks fan consults underground gang during intense game, video of woman burning impepho trends

Springboks fan consults underground gang during intense game, video of woman burning impepho trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

The intense semi-final Rugby World Cup match against the England and the Springboks had Bokke fans burning impepho and consulting ancestors to help them win.

RWC: South African motorists shut down streets after Springboks' win against England, video trends

RWC: South African motorists shut down streets after Springboks' win against England, video trends

Rugby

2 years ago

Springboks supporters took to the streets to in the middle of the night to celebrate the semi-final victory against England. The energetic TikTok video went viral.

RWC: Springboks win against England in Rugby World Cup thriller, Nché and Pollard hailed as heroes

RWC: Springboks win against England in Rugby World Cup thriller, Nché and Pollard hailed as heroes

Rugby

2 years ago

The Springboks beat England in the semi finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Supporters credited Kolisi, Nché, and Pollard for leading South Africa to a victory.

Tender-headed girl sees flames getting hair relaxed, video triggers TikTok users

Tender-headed girl sees flames getting hair relaxed, video triggers TikTok users

Africa

2 years ago

A girl experienced a lot of pain while she was getting her hair relaxed. The hairstylist is seen in a video using a lot of force to comb out her to make it straight.

Video of Bernard Parker leaving the hospital with TS Galaxy chairman relieves fans

Video of Bernard Parker leaving the hospital with TS Galaxy chairman relieves fans

Football

2 years ago

TS Galaxy soccer player Bernard Parker was discharged from the hospital. The striker underwent surgery after he was horrifically tackled by Bongani Zungu.

Hilary Sekgota