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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

3068 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Witbank students' zombie school concert gets 1 million views, video leaves TikTokkers howling

Witbank students' zombie school concert gets 1 million views, video leaves TikTokkers howling

People

2 years ago

Empisini Primary School student In KwaZulu-Natal wows SA with advanced reading skills in TikTok video

Empisini Primary School student In KwaZulu-Natal wows SA with advanced reading skills in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Howza pens Salamina Mosese heartfelt message to celebrate 15 years of marriage

Howza pens Salamina Mosese heartfelt message to celebrate 15 years of marriage

Celebrities

2 years ago

Ekurhuleni Shell petrol attendant and motorist perform energetic dance, video leaves SA in tears

Ekurhuleni Shell petrol attendant and motorist perform energetic dance, video leaves SA in tears

People

2 years ago

Mbombela mourners grooving at funeral cause TikTok frenzy with viral video

Mbombela mourners grooving at funeral cause TikTok frenzy with viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Brave mother protects son from hungry bear eating their camp food, TikTok video goes viral

Brave mother protects son from hungry bear eating their camp food, TikTok video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Cape Town mosque threatens YoungstaCPT with lawsuit over music video filmed at their property

Cape Town mosque threatens YoungstaCPT with lawsuit over music video filmed at their property

Celebrities

2 years ago

YoungstaCPT is facing legal troubles for filming a music video in front of the Habibia Soofie mosque in Cape Town. The rapper allegedly did not ask for permission.

TikTok video of pit bull nibbling on little girl's hand sparks online fear and heated reactions

TikTok video of pit bull nibbling on little girl's hand sparks online fear and heated reactions

World

2 years ago

A fierce domesticated pit pull showed affection to a young girl. The video of the risky interaction went TikTok viral and people encouraged the owners to be careful.

Murdah Bongz and DJ KMAT's sizzling dance duet at DStv Delicious Festival gets SA talking

Murdah Bongz and DJ KMAT's sizzling dance duet at DStv Delicious Festival gets SA talking

Celebrities

2 years ago

Murdah Bongz and DJ KMAT's were recorded dancing at the DStv Delicious Festival in Johannesburg. People loved their vibe together and some were worried for DJ ZInhle

2 Johannesburg men catching ride on top Bajaj Qute car cause a frenzy in Maboneng, video trends

2 Johannesburg men catching ride on top Bajaj Qute car cause a frenzy in Maboneng, video trends

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A Bajaj Qute transporting two men seated on the roof in Johannesburg got people talking about the yellow controversial cars sprouting on South African streets.

TikTok video of inventive bottle cap door lock gets 5.6 million views and praise

TikTok video of inventive bottle cap door lock gets 5.6 million views and praise

People

2 years ago

One man showed how he locks his door with a lock made from a plastic bottle cap. The ingenious idea went viral on TikTok and got glowing reviews from people.

SA hairdressers force colleague to accept boyfriend's marriage proposal in viral video

SA hairdressers force colleague to accept boyfriend's marriage proposal in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman was encouraged by her colleagues to accept a marriage proposal. Her boyfriend pulled out a ring and got down on one knee at his girlfriend's workplace.

Cape Town hikers trekking Lion's Head mountain share TikTok video of steep trail

Cape Town hikers trekking Lion's Head mountain share TikTok video of steep trail

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

As they descended, two women showed one of the hiking trails at Lion's Head in Cape Town. The TikTok video freaked out people who are scared of heights.

Limpopo man with secondhand BMW celebrates being the first car owner in his family

Limpopo man with secondhand BMW celebrates being the first car owner in his family

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A man shared a TikTok video that showed his secondhand BMW that he recently purchased. His excitement was infectious and warmed hearts on the social media platform.

Port Elizabeth Traffic conductor dances and spins at busy street intersection in viral video

Port Elizabeth Traffic conductor dances and spins at busy street intersection in viral video

People

2 years ago

A traffic conductor created a buzz on TikTok after he was recorded dancing and spinning while directing traffic flow at a busy street intersection.

Hilary Sekgota