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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Officials from Zoo Atlanta have confirmed that Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, has died in the US aged 61. The cause of death is yet to be established.

Couple Married for Nearly 70 Years Dies Hours Apart After Contracting COVID-19

According to the couple's children their father was a joker who made everyone around him laugh. They described their late mum as a stern one but always jovial.

Danielle Thornton: Woman Says She Lost Her Bank Job for Being Unvaccinated

Danielle Thornton, a mother of four from the US, said she was given the option to get vaccinated or lose her job. She opted to quit her work and has no regrets.

Meet Mhlangabezi Mdutyana: South Africa’s 1st black observational ocean biogeochemist

Mhlangabezi Mdutyana is a graduate who enters Mzansi's history books as the first black South African to obtain a PhD in his field. Briefly News spoke to him.

LeBron James Gifts Mum Posh G Wagon to Celebrate Her Birthday: “Love You Infinity"

Basketball legend LeBron James put a smile on his mum's face with an early gift. Gloria went on her social media sharing photos posing with her new G Wagon.

Man stunned in hotel after being given bucket by receptionist to fetch water downstairs, shares video

A Nigerian man has exposed an hotel in Benue state where the receptionist gave him a bucket to fetch water downstairs for his use. He had rented a king suite.

American legend Shaquille O' Neal blesses crying boy, buys him new shoes & coat, tells him to hug his dad

A US former basketball player, Shaq O'Neil, has made a young boy smile after his dad scolded him for not listening to instructions. He bought him some shoes.

Man Engages Woman Who Got Stuck with Him During Blind Date After Lockdown

The lady, identified as Zhao Xiaoqing was for an entire month trapped at her blind date's home after the Chinese government announced countrywide lockdown.

Machine Gun Kelly Says He Bought Fiance ‘Thorny’ Ring So It Hurts when She Tries to Remove It

Rapper Machine Gun Kelly shared several details about the diamond and emerald ring he bought lover Megan Fox, also disclosing why it will hurt when removed.

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