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

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

5 Men Pull Up Fallen Lorry With Rope, Video Goes Viral and Leaves the Internet Stunned

People are shocked by a video of 5 men pulling up a fallen truck and making it stand on its tires again. They used rope and the video has gone viral online.

What are you doing here? Man catches his girlfriend with another 'lover', video goes viral

A lady and her man made for a dramatic content as he caught her having a date with another person. Nigerians who reacted to the video said the situation is bad.

Dedicated kid hawking does his school assignment by roadside in touching video

A young Nigerian boy has caught the attention of a man who always saw him doing his assignment beside his hawking tray. The man hopes people can help the boy.

Woman Dumped by Hubby Builds Beautiful Home, Rentals after Hustling as Driver

Eunice Otieng, a mother of one girl recounted she and her daughter became homeless after the landlord closed down their house due to months-long rent arrears.

Handsome man who met lady online proposes to her with “marry me” balloons in cute photos; many react

Maurice and his would-be bride Christian Michele first engaged after entering her DM on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, to establish contact with her. Photos.

Platinum Jubilee: Queen Elizabeth Marks 70 Years on Throne, Celebrates

Queen Elizabeth has marked 70 years on the British throne. The 95-year-old monarch kicked off the celebration by inviting people to her Sandringham residence.

Drinking alcohol won't stop you from going to heaven, it is medicinal - Catholic priest says in video

Father Oluoma Chinenye John has said that taking alcohol will not stop a Christain from going to heaven. He, however, made a case for moderate consumption.

Orphan Who Worked as Watchman, Sold Mangoes To Raise Fees Celebrates Nursing Career

Jared Omache is celebrating a successful Nursing career after having worked as a watchman and sold mangoes in college to raise part of the fees and upkeep.

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