Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, the University of South Africa (2012-2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Briefly News (2017-present)

Awards: Best Appealing Storytelling: Highest Average Pageviews, 2023 by Briefly News

Maryn Blignaut is the Human Interest manager and feature writer. She holds a BA degree in Communication Science, which she obtained from the University of South Africa in 2016. She joined the Briefly - South African News team shortly after graduating and has over six years of experience in the journalism field. Maryn passed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative), as well as a set of trainings for journalists by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at: maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1263 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Tinashe Zano is a chartered accountant with his own firm and the founder of Nspire, a sneaker brand that gives back to underprivileged communities.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to spend his birthday working, but his son honoured him with a funny video. Briefly News looked at who his wife and five kids are.

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Thembinkosi Lorch is having a great career comeback at the Mamelodi Sundowns, making the millions they spent worthwhile. We look at Lorch's salary and lifestyle.

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A heartwarming video of an African father with his son strapped to his back while walking alongside his daughter has thrilled many social media users.

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