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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Bride hugs, cries with woman who breastfed her after mum died during childbirth

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Security man dumped by girlfriend for earning R700 gets promoted, company triple...

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Student who bought expensive red Benz storms school with it in video, people rea...

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"Undersea cable cuts": Man working remotely in tech company loses his job due to...

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"Smart woman": Lady carries bags of rice and plenty of food items during 30-seco...

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"This is the business trip?": Lady finds boyfriend at another woman's house during delivery

A delivery took a surprising turn as a woman discovered her boyfriend at another woman's house, challenging his supposed business trip. The video went viral.

King Charles makes first appearance after death conspiracy theory, photo emerges

Amid King Charles III's health challenge, an alert of an impending major announcement from the Buckingham Palace, UK, sparked a global phenomenon.

Top 25 richest countries in Africa in 2024: rated by GDP

Discover the richest countries in Africa by GDP. The article uses World Bank's publications and can help you know which nations in Africa can suit your investments.

“Where did my mojo go?”: Wife loses her libido, expert helps save marriage

A woman fears her marriage might be in danger because she doesn't want intimate time with her husband. Expert Kelley Nele gives 5 tips to restore one's libido.

From top matric to Actuarial Specialist: Fulufhelani Mashapha's journey to financial guru

Fulufhelani Mashapha is a former top Limpopo matric who is now helping South Africans budget. The Actuarial Specialist published a book on personal finances.

'My fiance and parents are fighting': Expert tips for reuniting partner and parents pre-wedding

A bride is caught between her parents and partner and doesn't know what to do. Relationship expert Shelley Lewin gives six helpful tips to mend ties.

‘Lyfie’ dance sensation: Video of cute kid in khaki's moves garners 7.4M TikTok views

@kleinkwagga1 steals the show at a school concert with his dance moves to Bernice West’s 'Lyfie.' Dressed in khaki, this young farmer got over 7.4M views on TikTok.

Meet Caitlin Anstey, the matric pupil who got 96.3% average & 8 distinctions, dreams of career in engineering

The matric results were released on 19 January and Caitlin Anstey was named Rustenburg Girls' High School's top pupil with an impressive 96.3% and 8 distinctions.

Turning hardships into opportunities: Meet orphaned kid who became a businessman

Karabo Letsoalo lost his mother when he was just 12. He faced every struggle until a kind business owner changed his life. Karabo now empowers other people..

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