Maryn Blignaut
Education: BA in Communication Science, the University of South Africa (2012-2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative)
Experience: Briefly News (2017-present)
Author's articles
TikTok video of swimmer's near-death experience in Cape Town ocean garners 8.3M views, netizens left stressed
A swimmer fought nature’s might, narrowly surviving the Cape Town ocean. An adrenaline-pumping video garnering 8.3 million views sparks both awe and criticism.
McDonald's crush: Woman takes to TikTok with video of mystery hunk, South Africans have jokes
A woman posted a video on TikTok of a man she finds attractive. The lady spotted the hunk in McDonald's and SA had a hilarious reaction to the post.
‘Lyfie’ dance sensation: Video of cute kid in khaki's moves garners 7.4M TikTok views
@kleinkwagga1 steals the show at a school concert with his dance moves to Bernice West’s 'Lyfie.' Dressed in khaki, this young farmer got over 7.4M views on TikTok.
The good, the bad & the handsome: A look at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 5 kids
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.
Cars, wine estates and safaris: A look at how Patrice Motsepe and 3 other SA billionaires spend their money
Koos Bekker, Nicky Oppenheimer, Johann Rupert and Patrice Motsepe are among the richest men in South Africa. We look at how these billionaires spend their money.
Springboks crowned RWC 2023 champions: Boks to lift Webb Ellis Cup after securing nail-biting win
The Springboks and All Blacks faced off against each other in the Rugby World Cup final for the Webb Ellis Cup and the historic title of most successful RWC team.
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 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.
RWC 2023: A look at Siya Kolisi, Faf de Klerk and 3 other Springbok players' massive net worths
The Springboks' highest-paid players: Siya Kolisi, Faf de Klerk, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Handre Pollard - a look at their massive earnings.
Kaizer Motaung of Kaizer Chiefs vs Irvin Khoza of Orlando Pirates: A look at which PSL club boss earns more
Kaizer Motaung and Irvin Khoza are the bosses of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Explore their careers, net worth and the iconic Soweto Derby they ignited.
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