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Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, University of South Africa (2012–2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (GNI, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024), Thomson Reuters Foundation AI Adoption Training and WAN-IFRA Women in News Programme (2025)

Experience: Briefly News (2017-present)

Awards: - Best Appealing Storytelling: Highest Average Pageviews, 2023 by Briefly News - Awarded the 2023 Gender Mainstreaming Award (Empowerment of Women in the Community) as part of the Briefly News team

Maryn Blignaut is the Editor-in-Chief at Briefly News, with nine years of experience in digital journalism. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and specialises in digital storytelling and feature writing. She has completed advanced professional training in media and innovation, including the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course, multiple Google News Initiative programmes, Thomson Reuters AI Adoption Training, and the WAN-IFRA Women in News leadership programme. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1168 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Young people missing out on land reform benefits despite restitution progress, expert warns

Young people missing out on land reform benefits despite restitution progress, expert warns

Politics

48 minutes ago

Mrs Supranational South Africa 2026 crowns new queens at glamorous grand finale

Mrs Supranational South Africa 2026 crowns new queens at glamorous grand finale

Women Empowerment

6 hours ago

Grade 7 Northcliff girl selected for SA U14 indoor netball squad, eyes 2027 World Cup

Grade 7 Northcliff girl selected for SA U14 indoor netball squad, eyes 2027 World Cup

Sports

a day ago

Eastern Cape entrepreneur turns ancient bone broth tradition into rural jobs for women

Eastern Cape entrepreneur turns ancient bone broth tradition into rural jobs for women

Women Empowerment

a day ago

Takealot More vs Amazon Prime: Comparing South Africa's online shopping subscriptions

Takealot More vs Amazon Prime: Comparing South Africa's online shopping subscriptions

Business and Economy

2 days ago

Nicky Oppenheimer ranked as Africa's 4th richest person with an estimated net worth of R174.7 billion in 2026

Nicky Oppenheimer ranked as Africa's 4th richest person with an estimated net worth of R174.7 billion in 2026

Money

2 days ago

Weather Forecast: Another upper air system brings cold vibes to parts of SA

Weather Forecast: Another upper air system brings cold vibes to parts of SA

South Africa

3 days ago

South Africa braces for cool to cold temperatures this week, with Gauteng and the North West facing isolated showers as a weather system sweeps across the region.

23-year-old South African developer builds Crime Alert app to improve crime awareness

23-year-old South African developer builds Crime Alert app to improve crime awareness

Cars and Tech

3 days ago

Meet Sphephelo Mabena, a young developer who's tackled crime with his app Crime Alert, empowering South Africans to track incidents and enhance community safety.

2026 FIFA World Cup: AI picks France to lift trophy as South Africa misses knockouts

2026 FIFA World Cup: AI picks France to lift trophy as South Africa misses knockouts

Football

14 days ago

AI forecasts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pinpointing France as the favourite, while Bafana Bafana faces a tough battle against Mexico on opening day.

Top 20 youngest millionaires in South Africa 2026 (net worths revealed)

Top 20 youngest millionaires in South Africa 2026 (net worths revealed)

Top Lists

2 months ago

Who are the youngest millionaires in South Africa in 2026? Check out this list of of the young wealthy people in the country, their ages, and sources of wealth.

Who is the richest artist in South Africa? Top 20 list and their net worth

Who is the richest artist in South Africa? Top 20 list and their net worth

Top Lists

2 months ago

The richest artist in South Africa in 2023 is Black Coffee, who has an estimated worth of $60 million. Several artists have joined the multi-million-dollar club

Why Governments Appear Solvent Despite Massive Hidden Liabilities, According to Elisha Adeboye

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Why Governments Appear Solvent Despite Massive Hidden Liabilities, According to Elisha Adeboye

Africa

3 months ago

Explore the hidden liabilities behind public finances, from Social Security to pensions, and understand how cash-based budgeting clouds long-term obligations.

Hikers and campers' survival guide: Snake safety tips that could save your life

Hikers and campers' survival guide: Snake safety tips that could save your life

People

8 months ago

Snakebite Assist Director Arno Naude shares life-saving tips on how to stay safe from puff adders, cobras, and other venomous reptiles while hiking and camping.

Top 25 richest countries in Africa in 2025: rated by GDP

Top 25 richest countries in Africa in 2025: rated by GDP

Top Lists

10 months ago

Discover the richest countries in Africa in 2025. This article uses reliable publications and can help you know which nations in Africa can suit your investments.

"The future that our children will inherit": Experts call for action to save oceans on World Oceans Day

"The future that our children will inherit": Experts call for action to save oceans on World Oceans Day

Feature

a year ago

World Oceans Day is calling on governments, organisations and individuals to heed warnings and start looking after our oceans, which are facing many threats.

Maryn Blignaut