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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

1169 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Angry woman slaps husband as he revealed how she keeps 'poop' and 'pee' in their bedroom in video

Angry woman slaps husband as he revealed how she keeps 'poop' and 'pee' in their bedroom in video

Africa

4 years ago

They go to toilet together: Identical twin sisters dating 40-year-old man want to get pregnant same time

They go to toilet together: Identical twin sisters dating 40-year-old man want to get pregnant same time

World

4 years ago

Khloe Kardashian's Baby Daddy Tristan Thompson Reportedly Expecting Third Baby with Personal Trainer

Khloe Kardashian's Baby Daddy Tristan Thompson Reportedly Expecting Third Baby with Personal Trainer

US

4 years ago

Honest Bolt driver praised for returning money after passenger mistakenly paid the fair 10 times

Honest Bolt driver praised for returning money after passenger mistakenly paid the fair 10 times

Africa

4 years ago

Man spotted carrying daughter to school during strike gets brand new car

World

4 years ago

Man completely destroys his best friend's car, surprises him with a better one a week later in viral video

Man completely destroys his best friend's car, surprises him with a better one a week later in viral video

World

4 years ago

The man who brought up billionaire Elon musk: Who is Errol Musk?

The man who brought up billionaire Elon musk: Who is Errol Musk?

Celebrity biographies

4 years ago

ERROL MUSK is the father of the billionaire Elon musk. He is also known for being scandalous and for his estranged ties with his kids. Get to know him here.

Thabo Mbeki is worth R177.5 million and has no one to leave his fortune to

Thabo Mbeki is worth R177.5 million and has no one to leave his fortune to

People

4 years ago

Thabo Mbeki is one of the richest politicians in South Africa with a nett worth of R177.5 million. Briefly News takes a look at how he generated the fortune.

I will build the first car I'll drive; Young boy who built small cars with aluminium zinc declares

I will build the first car I'll drive; Young boy who built small cars with aluminium zinc declares

Africa

4 years ago

Oyedele Femi Olamide, is a multi-talented innovative boy who builds small cars using aluminium zinc. The boy said he wants to build the first car he'd drive.

Loving Wife Turns to Social Media to Appeal Job for Husband: "It Hurts to See Him Broken"

Loving Wife Turns to Social Media to Appeal Job for Husband: "It Hurts to See Him Broken"

Africa

4 years ago

A woman turned to Facebook to ask for jobs on behalf of her husband and explained she was exhausted seeing her hubby broken because he can't provide at home.

Alec Baldwin Says He Doesn't Feel Guilty After Rust Movie Shooting

Alec Baldwin Says He Doesn't Feel Guilty After Rust Movie Shooting

US

4 years ago

Alec Baldwin said he wasn't the one who pulled the trigger during the Rust movie set shooting that killed a cinematographer and added he doesn't feel guilty.

Adorable video shows toddler meeting his newborn baby brother in hospital, he laughs happily

Adorable video shows toddler meeting his newborn baby brother in hospital, he laughs happily

US

4 years ago

A young boy was very excited when he saw his baby brother for the very first time in the hospital. He shouted 'peekaboo!' to announce that he is now around.

I should have never been born - Lady with health condition sues doctor who delivered her as baby

I should have never been born - Lady with health condition sues doctor who delivered her as baby

US

4 years ago

A lady, Evie, has sued a doctor for her alleged neglegience that contributed to her present disability. She said that that her condition could have been avioded

I can't believe it; Man recovering from surgery says as he wins R16m after receiving get-well lottery tickets

I can't believe it; Man recovering from surgery says as he wins R16m after receiving get-well lottery tickets

US

4 years ago

A man's life has changed for good after a gifted him a get-well card and three instant lottery tickets. He scratched it and found words that got him R16m.

Fake lawyer of 10 years busted after he couldn't say his university in court, video stirs reactions

Fake lawyer of 10 years busted after he couldn't say his university in court, video stirs reactions

Africa

4 years ago

A fake Nigerian lawyer, Stanley Ejirogene has been busted after practising for 10 years. Trouble started for him in court after he couldn't mention his school.

Maryn Blignaut