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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

1172 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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She didn't date me when I was broke, now she's back: Man says he will break lady's heart

She didn't date me when I was broke, now she's back: Man says he will break lady's heart

Africa

3 years ago

The mother should be arrested: Outrage over video of little girl getting hair dyed blonde

The mother should be arrested: Outrage over video of little girl getting hair dyed blonde

Africa

3 years ago

Donald Trump Vows Not to Rejoin Twitter after Friend Elon Musk Buys Platform

Donald Trump Vows Not to Rejoin Twitter after Friend Elon Musk Buys Platform

US

3 years ago

13-Year-Old Pursuing PhD in Physics Set to Graduate from University of Minnesota

13-Year-Old Pursuing PhD in Physics Set to Graduate from University of Minnesota

US

3 years ago

After I lost job, my wife hustled, got a loan & bought car for me to start taxi business - man says

After I lost job, my wife hustled, got a loan & bought car for me to start taxi business - man says

Africa

3 years ago

Double blessing: Dad dances with pride as cute twin daughters wed same day, amazing video goes viral

Double blessing: Dad dances with pride as cute twin daughters wed same day, amazing video goes viral

Africa

3 years ago

Lady finally moves out of parent's house, rents hers & furnishes apartment to great taste, many react

Lady finally moves out of parent's house, rents hers & furnishes apartment to great taste, many react

Africa

3 years ago

A stunning young lady has gone online to speak about her success in being able to rent her apartment. Many people rejoiced with her on the newfound independence

Movie night is sorted with these 5 new films to watch on Showmax

Movie night is sorted with these 5 new films to watch on Showmax

Feature

3 years ago

From sci-fi to action, South Africans should grab the popcorn and settle in for some seriously good entertainment with these 5 new movies on Showmax in April.

Everything you need to know about Huawei’s newest nova, the new HUAWEI nova 9 SE

Everything you need to know about Huawei’s newest nova, the new HUAWEI nova 9 SE

Feature

4 years ago

The new HUAWEI nova 9 SE comes armed with a 108MP AI Quad Camera system, which consists of a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP Bokeh lens.

Grand Crew on Showmax: Life is better with friends – and wine!

Grand Crew on Showmax: Life is better with friends – and wine!

Feature

4 years ago

What makes Grand Crew really special is that it’s based on the real-life friend group of several cast and crew members from the show. Watch now on Showmax.

Russia vs Ukraine: A look at historic events that sparked Putin's violence

Russia vs Ukraine: A look at historic events that sparked Putin's violence

Europe

4 years ago

For decades, Russia has been trying to regain control of Ukraine, and President Putin’s attack was the breaking point in a war that started several years ago.

Russia Attacks Ukraine as US, Allies Vow to Respond Decisively

Russia Attacks Ukraine as US, Allies Vow to Respond Decisively

Europe

4 years ago

Russian forces have launched an attack on its neighbour Ukraine following the orders of its President, Vladimir Putin. Explosions were reported in major cities.

Julius Malema can't stop thirsting for his beautiful wifey: "Love you my babe"

Julius Malema can't stop thirsting for his beautiful wifey: "Love you my babe"

People

4 years ago

Julius Malema and his stunning wife, Mantwa Matlala, are one of the most famous power couples in the political world. We took a closer look at their love story.

He go still cheat; Reactions as groom burst into tears as bride in her gown washes his feet at their wedding

He go still cheat; Reactions as groom burst into tears as bride in her gown washes his feet at their wedding

World

4 years ago

A scene from a wedding occasion in which a bride in her wedding gown washed the feet of her groom before their guests has gone viral. The groom shed tears.

Doctor drops video of his 5-year-old daughter solving complex Maths equation; girl goes viral

Doctor drops video of his 5-year-old daughter solving complex Maths equation; girl goes viral

Africa

4 years ago

US-based Ghanaian plastic surgeon, Dr Theodore Nyame, has released a video showing his five-year-old daughter Nyame solving a complex Maths equation. Video.

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