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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5 Companies currently owned by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta revealed

Leading social media platform Meta owns a couple of top companies you many not be aware of. We highlighted the names as well as details of these companies.

'World's oldest person ever' finally dies at the age of 124, she was the last person alive from 19th century

Francisca Susano, the last person alive born in the 19th century has finally died. The supercentenarian said to be the oldest person ever passed away aged 124.

Over R3.6 Million Raised for Man Who Spent 43 Years in Prison for Crimes He Did Not Commit

Kevin Strickland was freed after spending 43 years in prison for crimes he did not commit. Upon release, over R3.6 million was raised to help him restart life

Adele Bursts Into Tears after Reuniting with Primary School Teacher Who Believed in Her

Adele was certainly over the moon as the teacher approached the stage and the tears of joy rolling down her cheeks showed just how much she meant to the singer.

British Company Asks Employees to Work Four Days a Week, Doesn't Implement Paycuts

Atom Bank, a smartphone-based bank's employees now work from Monday to Thursday and enjoy a three-day weekend from Friday. The change was supported by many.

Teacher builds Taj Mahal mansion replica for wife, says he wants it to be talk of town

A wealthy teacher has made news after he built a mansion for his wife to express his love for her. The house took him three years to build and has marbles.

Eric Abidal: Ex Barca Star Publicly Begs Wife for Forgiveness After Affair with Psg Women's Star

Eric Abidal has taken to Instagram to publicly ask his wife Hayet for forgiviness after it emerged he had an affair with Paris Saint Germain women’s player.

Kanye West’s Son Saint Over the Moon after Playing American Football with Legend Tom Brady

Rapper Kanye West's five-year-old son Saint could be seen receiving the ball from Tom Brady and dropping it a lot. The three enjoyed nice family conversations.

Young coffin maker becomes a millionaire after selling space rock that fell into his house for R29m

A coffin maker got 30 years worth of his usual salary after selling a space rock that fell into his for a whopping R29 million. He was home when it happened.

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