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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

Author's articles

Hustle hard: Woman shares success story as she becomes media lead at her company; many react

Hustle hard: Woman shares success story as she becomes media lead at her company; many react

Africa

4 years ago

Lucky lottery player goes home with R2.2 billion in mega jackpot, becomes rich overnight

Lucky lottery player goes home with R2.2 billion in mega jackpot, becomes rich overnight

Europe

4 years ago

Groom turns up for his white wedding in faded jeans and t-shirt, gets slammed on social media

Groom turns up for his white wedding in faded jeans and t-shirt, gets slammed on social media

World

4 years ago

Maternity fashion: Expectant mum Rihanna steps out in another baby bump-bearing ensemble

Maternity fashion: Expectant mum Rihanna steps out in another baby bump-bearing ensemble

US

4 years ago

Marinella Beretta: Body of 70-Year-Old Italian Woman Found Sitting in Chair 2 Years After She Died

Marinella Beretta: Body of 70-Year-Old Italian Woman Found Sitting in Chair 2 Years After She Died

Europe

4 years ago

I chatted him up on Twitter: Lady marries man 1 year after, narrates how she got her lover

I chatted him up on Twitter: Lady marries man 1 year after, narrates how she got her lover

Africa

4 years ago

My ex left me for buying him hankie on Val's day; now I plan to get Range for my new guy - Lady

My ex left me for buying him hankie on Val's day; now I plan to get Range for my new guy - Lady

Africa

4 years ago

The post seen by Briefly News on Twitter had @_barbarabonney sharing that her ex boyfriend ended things with her because she could only afford a cheap gift.

Lady in love buys land for boyfriend as early valentine's day gift

Lady in love buys land for boyfriend as early valentine's day gift

Africa

4 years ago

The post sighted on her Twitter timeline had @sophyvibes sharing that this year’s valentine’s day, she decided to buy land for her bae. Read more on Briefly.

Cute boss babe: Young lady celebrates opening a physical store for her Instagram business

Cute boss babe: Young lady celebrates opening a physical store for her Instagram business

Africa

4 years ago

In a post on her Twitter timeline, @oh_vivie shared that after joggling a full-time job with an online side hustle, she has finally been able to secure a physic

19-year-old boy who rejected Elon Musk's R76 offer again turns down Tesla car offer to delete Twitter account

19-year-old boy who rejected Elon Musk's R76 offer again turns down Tesla car offer to delete Twitter account

US

4 years ago

The 19-year-old boy who was offered R76k by world's richest man Elon Muk to delete a Twitter account tracking his jet has again turned down a Tesla car offer.

Career switch: Former US president Donald Trump to spin the 'wheels of steel' at private dinner event

Career switch: Former US president Donald Trump to spin the 'wheels of steel' at private dinner event

US

4 years ago

Former President Donald Trump will be thrilling guests to sweet music over the weekend. A memo was sent to members of the ex-president's Mar-a-Lago Club...

Kevin Hart gifts Nick Cannon vending machine full of condoms after announcing he's expecting 8th kid

Kevin Hart gifts Nick Cannon vending machine full of condoms after announcing he's expecting 8th kid

US

4 years ago

Nick Cannon recently received an unusual gift from Kevin Hart, after he announced that he's expecting yet another child with another woman. Read more on Legit.

Talented man invents 5-in-1 automated neonatal bed for babies who have no beds to sleep on in some hospitals

Talented man invents 5-in-1 automated neonatal bed for babies who have no beds to sleep on in some hospitals

Africa

4 years ago

A post sighted by Briefly News on the Twitter timeline of @quame_age saw the concerned man sharing that he decided to build an automated 5 in 1 neonatal bed.

I've been able to buy my dream house just 2 years after leaving Africa to Dubai - Young man

I've been able to buy my dream house just 2 years after leaving Africa to Dubai - Young man

Africa

4 years ago

An elated young man has recently taken to his Twittefr timeline to share that he has been able to purchase a house after moving from Africa to Dubai for work.

Man takes flight to settle quarrel with girlfriend, video stirs reactions

Man takes flight to settle quarrel with girlfriend, video stirs reactions

Africa

4 years ago

A romantic man flew down to his girlfriend's state after they had a quarrel. The lover said he wanted to surprise her. Social media users found the act romantic

Maryn Blignaut