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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Russia Attacks Ukraine as US, Allies Vow to Respond Decisively

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

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

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.

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

Two years ago, Abena Nyantakyiwaa Chrappah joined Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (Diageo) and is now an integral leader in the company. Read more on Briefly.

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

A very lucky British winner has walked away with the whopping sum of £109m(R2.2 billion) in a single mega jackpot, making the person a millionaire overnight.

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

A groom's choice of outfit to his white wedding occasion has angered many people on social media. The unperturbed groom showed up in washed jeans and t-shirt.

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

Barbadian hitmaker, Rihanna, recently took to her social media page to share new photos of herself in which she showed off her growing baby bump. Read more.

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

The mummified remains of 70-year-old Marinella Beretta have been discovered sitting in a chair in her house near Lake Como, Italy, two years after her demise.

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

A young lady who took a courageous step and chatted a man up on Twitter has finally married him. The man said he liked her but was too scared to approach.

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

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

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.

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