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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

1172 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Vin Diesel Appeals to the Rock to Return for Fast 10: “My Little Brother Dwayne”

Vin Diesel Appeals to the Rock to Return for Fast 10: “My Little Brother Dwayne”

US

4 years ago

Lucky man uses R2.44 to win R479k in sports betting; his account gets deleted & restored

Lucky man uses R2.44 to win R479k in sports betting; his account gets deleted & restored

Africa

4 years ago

Man builds big fine aeroplane car, drives it on the road confidently, video goes viral and wows many people

Man builds big fine aeroplane car, drives it on the road confidently, video goes viral and wows many people

World

4 years ago

Drew Binsky: Famous YouTuber celebrates visiting all countries in the world

Drew Binsky: Famous YouTuber celebrates visiting all countries in the world

US

4 years ago

Lol: Cops arrest man, 38, for texting “good morning babe” to married women

Lol: Cops arrest man, 38, for texting “good morning babe” to married women

Africa

4 years ago

Graduate rejects bae’s proposal in public, throws away ring before storming off

Graduate rejects bae’s proposal in public, throws away ring before storming off

Africa

4 years ago

Man threatens to divorce wife over R20k her family owes him

Man threatens to divorce wife over R20k her family owes him

Africa

4 years ago

A devastated married woman has recently shared that her husband, Yaw Agyei is threatening to sack herself and their six children if she does not ensure her unc

Alec Baldwin Shooting: Criminal Charges Possible in Fatal Rust Film Set Incident

Alec Baldwin Shooting: Criminal Charges Possible in Fatal Rust Film Set Incident

US

4 years ago

The Rust crew that was present, during the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins (42) by Alec Baldwin, have been asked to provide more information.

Groom puts on dance show for his bride at wedding with help of his groomsmen

Groom puts on dance show for his bride at wedding with help of his groomsmen

World

4 years ago

A groom and his attendants left guests at his wedding stunned after they pulled of a magnificent dance for the bride. One could tell that she was over the moon.

Kim Kardashian says Kanye West is most inspiring person to her despite divorce

Kim Kardashian says Kanye West is most inspiring person to her despite divorce

US

4 years ago

Despite being divorced, Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West continue to show a great relationship with each other, as they raise their kids together.

Proud husband showers wife with praise as she becomes a lawyer

Proud husband showers wife with praise as she becomes a lawyer

Africa

4 years ago

A man with the LinkedIn name, Chileshe Shula, has proudly gushed over his wife, who was called to the Bar on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He shared a photo.

Young driver reveals he got dumped after losing his job, sparks reaction

Young driver reveals he got dumped after losing his job, sparks reaction

Africa

4 years ago

A young driver has opened up about his struggle with joblessness and troubled relationship after losing his marketing job at the defunct company, Beige Bank.

Nigerian student Jango finally graduates from UNIJOS after 13 years, photos cause stir

Nigerian student Jango finally graduates from UNIJOS after 13 years, photos cause stir

World

4 years ago

An inspiring man has finally graduated from university after 13 years. He graduated with a degree in history education and had gained admission 5 years ago.

Young man warms hearts as he displays amazing legwork in cute video

Young man warms hearts as he displays amazing legwork in cute video

World

4 years ago

A young man has further proven that it is not only Nigerians that can do the popular legwork perfectly well. He could be seen dancing Zanku with Zlatan Ibile.

Man who faked his own death over R7.8m Covid19 relief scam sentenced to 56 months in prison

Man who faked his own death over R7.8m Covid19 relief scam sentenced to 56 months in prison

US

4 years ago

A man identified as David Staveley has been sentenced to 56 months in prison after trying to scam the United States government of nearly $544k (R7.8 million).

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