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 - 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. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and has over seven years of journalism experience. She specialises in digital journalism and feature writing. Maryn completed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course and multiple Google News Initiative training programmes. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za.

1257 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Dad carries son on his back after picking him and daughter up from school, video...

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“My dream life”: Lady shares thrilling scenes as she relocates to the UK, TikTok...

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

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"I prefer being a baby mama": Lady rejects marriage, set to give birth to second...

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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 react

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment an SS3 student stormed school with an expensive Benz. The video has gone viral.

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

A man who works remotely and relies heavily on the internet has lost his job due to the slow internet connection experienced across West Africa in the past week.

"Smart woman": Lady carries bags of rice and plenty of food items during 30-second free shopping spree

A Nigerian woman who was given the opportunity to shop for free picked many bags of rice when she entered the supermarket. The video has gone viral.

"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.

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