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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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Domestic worker cleaning TV and speakers with water leaves employer fuming

Domestic worker cleaning TV and speakers with water leaves employer fuming

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Dad throws out wild kids having pool party at his house, chaotic video goes viral

Dad throws out wild kids having pool party at his house, chaotic video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Nadia Nakai shows off natural hair, fans rave about picture of high ponytail

Nadia Nakai shows off natural hair, fans rave about picture of high ponytail

Celebrities

2 years ago

Limpopo bride's unexpected dance partner causes a stir on social media

Limpopo bride's unexpected dance partner causes a stir on social media

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Family throw bday surprise for hardworking father, sweet video goes viral

Family throw bday surprise for hardworking father, sweet video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Pastor's brave antics with scary hyena and lion leaves TikTok users on edge

Pastor's brave antics with scary hyena and lion leaves TikTok users on edge

People

2 years ago

Man offends degree holders with epic grocery shopping spree TikTok video

Man offends degree holders with epic grocery shopping spree TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A man posted a video of his grocery shopping spree on TikTok and it rubbed people the wrong way. He suggested that people with degrees can't afford that much food.

Elderly married couple serve relationship goals with killer outfits, TikTok video has people envying

Elderly married couple serve relationship goals with killer outfits, TikTok video has people envying

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A married couple was recorded walking the streets looking in love and well dressed. The TikTok video restored people's faith in everlasting love

Toddler gets caught peeping under fitting room curtain, peeps amused by video

Toddler gets caught peeping under fitting room curtain, peeps amused by video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An adorable little boy was busted staring at a woman who was trying out clothes in a fitting room. TikTok users enjoyed seeing the toddler's antics being exposed.

5 Friends wearing matching beachwear get dubbed Power Rangers, video garners 1.4 million views

5 Friends wearing matching beachwear get dubbed Power Rangers, video garners 1.4 million views

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A group of friends stunned at a beach in Durban with coordinating outfits. The footage of the close buddies went viral on TikTok and sparked funny comparisons.

Tyla's 'Water' makes South African history, hit song reaches 10 million monthly Spotify listeners

Tyla's 'Water' makes South African history, hit song reaches 10 million monthly Spotify listeners

Music

2 years ago

South African pop/amapiano star Tyla made broke the Spotify record of the most monthly listeners by a South African artist. The song 'Water' has been trending.

Limpopo bride gets dragged for wearing ZCC badge on beautiful wedding dress

Limpopo bride gets dragged for wearing ZCC badge on beautiful wedding dress

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman who is a member of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) went viral on TikTok. People complained about her ruining her wedding dress with the church's badge.

Video of woman stuffing scones from an event in her handbag touches Mzansi

Video of woman stuffing scones from an event in her handbag touches Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman was recorded taking food from an event and the video was shared of TikTok. The clip touched many people who believed she was saving the food for her kids.

SA man driving motorbike without hands on the highway sparks concern, video trends

SA man driving motorbike without hands on the highway sparks concern, video trends

People

2 years ago

A man was recorded on the highway vibing on his motorbike and cruising handsfree with amazing balance mid traffic. The TikTok video raised concerns about safety.

Pretoria woman causes a scene on N1 for suspecting boyfriend of cheating, video trends

Pretoria woman causes a scene on N1 for suspecting boyfriend of cheating, video trends

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An angry woman ditched her boyfriend's car in the middle of the N1 highway and started walking because she believed he was cheating on her with his co-worker.

Hilary Sekgota