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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

1236 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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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

13 days ago

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

5 months ago

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

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

Top Lists

6 months ago

"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

9 months ago

Top 20 youngest millionaires in South Africa 2025 (net worths revealed)

Top 20 youngest millionaires in South Africa 2025 (net worths revealed)

Top Lists

a year ago

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

a year ago

Top 15 richest football clubs in South Africa in 2025 (net worth)

Top 15 richest football clubs in South Africa in 2025 (net worth)

Top Lists

a year ago

The richest football clubs in South Africa are worth millions of ZAR. These teams have been winning major leagues in the country for years. Read more here.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma turns 76: A look at her life and career

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma turns 76: A look at her life and career

South Africa

a year ago

Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma celebrated her 73rd birthday on Thursday, 27 January, and Briefly News decided to take an in depth look at her life and career this far.

RWC star Cheslin Kolbe's car collection: A look at the Springboks winger's Nissan GT-R, BMW M3 and Land Rover

RWC star Cheslin Kolbe's car collection: A look at the Springboks winger's Nissan GT-R, BMW M3 and Land Rover

Feature

a year ago

RWC star Cheslin Kolbe earns R19 million a year, and his car collection shows it. The Springboks player owns a Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, Land Rover and more.

Rachel Kolisi: More Than Just a Rugby Player's Wife

Rachel Kolisi: More Than Just a Rugby Player's Wife

People

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi has become a household name in South Africa. We took a closer look at the inspiring woman who was married to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.

Briefly News Highlights Moms Single-Handedly Running Families and Businesses

Briefly News Highlights Moms Single-Handedly Running Families and Businesses

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Briefly News featured mothers from diverse backgrounds and industries, each with a unique story of triumph. These women embody resilience and commitment.

"Every hardship makes sense": Lwazilubanzi Mthembu goes from struggling single mom to debt-free

"Every hardship makes sense": Lwazilubanzi Mthembu goes from struggling single mom to debt-free

Feature

a year ago

Lwazilubanzi Mthembu juggles being an actress, dancer, businesswoman and single mom. The TV star shared how she finds balance between her career and motherhood.

Where are you, mom?: Desperate South African daughter crosses borders to find missing mother

Where are you, mom?: Desperate South African daughter crosses borders to find missing mother

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Suzan Tshabalala and her friend travelled to Zimbabwe for a few days. But they never returned and Suzan's daughter is desperately looking for her.

King of flipping: Mhlengi Ngcobo turned a bicycle into enough money to fund a business

King of flipping: Mhlengi Ngcobo turned a bicycle into enough money to fund a business

People

a year ago

Mhlengi Ngcobo didn't have money to fund his business after dropping out of Stellenbosch University, so he resorted to 'flipping' to raise capital.

From R150 and a bicycle to 5 booming businesses: Mhlengi Ngcobo flips his way to success

From R150 and a bicycle to 5 booming businesses: Mhlengi Ngcobo flips his way to success

People

a year ago

Mhlengi Ngcobo struggled while studying civil engineering at the University of Stellenbosch. So, he dropped out and founded not one, but five businesses.

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