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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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Pretoria women lift emotionally stressed friend's spirits with Savanna and kind words

Pretoria women lift emotionally stressed friend's spirits with Savanna and kind words

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Jeppestown pedestrian bridge collapses injuring 2 people, SA stunned by Jhb's failing infrastructure

Jeppestown pedestrian bridge collapses injuring 2 people, SA stunned by Jhb's failing infrastructure

South Africa

2 years ago

Pretoria shop selling school inexpensive uniforms gets plugged by fashion influencer

Pretoria shop selling school inexpensive uniforms gets plugged by fashion influencer

People

2 years ago

Thuso Mbedu rubs shoulders with Zendaya, Ava DuVernay, Regina King at Louis Vuitton fashion show

Thuso Mbedu rubs shoulders with Zendaya, Ava DuVernay, Regina King at Louis Vuitton fashion show

Celebrities

2 years ago

Soweto nail technician builds home for mom after living in shack years

Soweto nail technician builds home for mom after living in shack years

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

eThekwini primary teacher and student get 1 million views for fire amapiano dance challenge

eThekwini primary teacher and student get 1 million views for fire amapiano dance challenge

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTok video of Bajaj Qute transporting massive sofa leaves SA howling

TikTok video of Bajaj Qute transporting massive sofa leaves SA howling

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A Baja Qute vehicle trended on TikTok for the amount of load that it was carrying. People dragged the small yellow car that has become notorious in South Africa.

Blaq Diamond drops fire pictures of studio session with DJ Maphorisa

Blaq Diamond drops fire pictures of studio session with DJ Maphorisa

Music

2 years ago

Afro-pop duo Blaq Diamond announced that they are working on new music with DJ Maphorisa. The musicians gave the amapiano star his flowers in an Instagram post.

Johannesburg rat at Kwa Mai Mai gives people shivers, TikTok video trends

Johannesburg rat at Kwa Mai Mai gives people shivers, TikTok video trends

People

2 years ago

A rat crawling among patrons at Kwa Mai Mai market in Johannesburg got South Africans talking about the tasty food at the popular establishment.

Soweto children deaths: Spaza shop biscuits leaves furious community demanding justice

Soweto children deaths: Spaza shop biscuits leaves furious community demanding justice

South Africa

2 years ago

A mob of angry Soweto residents gathered at a Spaza shop where deadly biscuits were sold to little children who were hospitalised and died after consuming them.

TikTok video of husband humbly serving wife food gets SA people talking

TikTok video of husband humbly serving wife food gets SA people talking

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

One man prepared dinner for his wife and served her with love while wearing an apron. The TikTok video sparked a debate about gender roles in relationships.

Boy dubbed "best negotiator" for urging mom to buy Purity Instant Porridge, TikTok makes SA smile

Boy dubbed "best negotiator" for urging mom to buy Purity Instant Porridge, TikTok makes SA smile

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A clever boy showed his negotiations skills and mental prowess when he asked him mother to buy him Purity instant porridge meant for infant children.

SA teacher's new VW car gets her hero's welcome from family, TikTok video trends

SA teacher's new VW car gets her hero's welcome from family, TikTok video trends

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

One woman bought her first car and her family celebrated her success in front of the neighbourhood. They danced in front of the VW as she drove it inside the home.

Angry dog breaks through security gate to launch fierce attack, TikTokkers glued to viral video

Angry dog breaks through security gate to launch fierce attack, TikTokkers glued to viral video

People

2 years ago

A launched a fierce attack on a man that was teasing him while he was locked behind a security gate. The dog crawled through one of the holes and got inside.

Mpumalanga farm manager shares advice for growing commercial produce, SA appreciates video

Mpumalanga farm manager shares advice for growing commercial produce, SA appreciates video

People

2 years ago

A black showed off his the spinach farm that he is managing in Mpumalanga. He gave people pointers about growing crops from a small to large scale on TikTok.

Hilary Sekgota