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 - 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. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and has over seven years of journalism experience. She specialises in digital journalism and feature writing. Maryn completed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course and multiple Google News Initiative training programmes. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za.

1257 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Video of 'angry' bride walking with her hubby at their wedding causes stir; many question if she wants to marry

A bride appeared gloomy as she walked alongside her husband together with the bridesmaid and groomsman during her traditional wedding ceremony. Watch the video.

“You're so beautiful”: Pretty lady shows off her unique skin; many gush over her photo

It's a rare skin condition. A beautiful lady, known on Twitter as Nicky, has glowed in a photo showing off her unique skin and fashion quality. Read on Briefly.

"She's My Confidant": Man Says Wife Helped Pay His School Fees, Broke up Later Before Reuniting

A doting high school teacher revealed he fell in love with his wife first day they met when she boarded his taxi but said their relationship hasn't been smooth.

Man pursues his wife, returns her to her parents after discovering she is not a virgin, many stunned

A newly-wed man has reportedly chased his wife away after he discovered that she is not a virgin as claimed before their marriage. The union was 4 months old.

Parents Sue Son and His Wife For Taking Too Long to Get Baby, Demand Grandchild Within 12 Months

An Indian couple is suing their son and his wife for taking too long to give them a grandchild and given them 12 months to do it or pay a R10 million fine.

Entire household break into tears as honest taxi driver returns R17k left in his car

A market woman in Ghana could not hold back her tears. Her entire household cried when a taxi driver returned GHc8k that she left in his car the next morning.

What is going on? Reactions as couple show up for their wedding reception in robes, boxing gloves

An East African couple have since gone viral on social media after a video captured their entrances into their wedding reception dressed as boxers. Read more.

Lady who spent 10 years after high school working to fund herself finally bags 1st degree at 30

Doreen Agamah, a brilliant, hardworking and dedicated lady has finally bagged her first degree at age 30. She spent 10 good years working hard to fund herself.

My boss threatened to sack me & I just found video of him having affair in our office - man narrates

A young man has found himself in an interesting position. His boss who has constantly been mean to him had an affair in their office and he found the video.

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