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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It took me 9 years: Man builds beautiful supercar with woods, used walnuts for the tyres & drives it in video

A man identified as Joe Harmon has built a fine supercar using woods. he said it took him 9 years to build and it consists of 20 kinds of woods. He drives it.

Say sorry to mummy; Little girl tells her unborn baby brother kicking in pregnant mum's tummy in cute video

A girl's conversation with her unborn brother has left many gushing on social media. The girl had told her unborn brother to say sorry to their pregnant mum.

Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson Fuel Dating Rumours after Celebrating Comedian’s Birthday in Matching Pajamas

Kim Kardashian and comedian Pete Davidson were certainly in a great mood as they marked his 28th birthday. Pictures shared by Flavour Flav showed their bond.

Surgeon Who Spent Months Away from Family During Pandemic Dies of Covid19

The late Dr Irfan Halim was away from his family for many months as he tried to save the lives of countless Covid19 patients. He died of Covid19 recently.

Haaaaaa, mama Imade: Davido screams as he receives R38k transfer from 1st baby mama Sophia

Davido's baby mama Sophia Momodu joined the list of people who sent R38k to the singer towards his upcoming 29th birthday celebration. Davido thanked Sophia.

We had strong connection: 2 friends' kids fall in love, marry each other, beautiful photos drop

Two friends who stayed together even while they were mothers have reaped the full joy of their friendship as their children fell in love and finally married.

Young Man Accidentally Invited to Dinner by Grandma via Text 5 Years Ago Visits Her Yearly

Wanda Dench sent a text inviting Jamal Hinton to dinner thinking it was her grandson. He asked if he could still go and she said yes. They kept the tradition.

Man shares video of Rolls Royce Phantom worth R7m being used as taxi in Dubai, causes stir online

A young man has stunned the internet with a video of the discovery he made in Dubai that a Rolls Royce Phantom worth over R7 million is being used as a taxi.

Keyshia Cole Mourns Adoptive Dad’s Death From Covid19 Months after Mum’s Passing: “Greatest Example of Love”

Keyshia Cole heaped praise on her late adoptive dad noting he taught her and her siblings a lot. She said he was married to her mother Yvonne Cole for 51 years.

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