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

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

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).

Dream job: Company to pay people R35k a month to lie in bed all day

Just to lie in bed all day, a company is willing to pay people N13.5 million per year. The luxury bed-making company seek to enhance their customers' comfort.

Woman wows many as she juggles ball while carrying baby, adorable video warms hearts

A woman has wowed many on social media after juggling ball while carrying a baby in her arm. Many commended her after her video was shared on social media.

Sweet moment little kid 'asks' airport security for permission before rushing to give aunt goodbye hug

A video has captured an adorable aunt-kid moment at an airport. In the clip, a little kid had asked the airport security for permission before hugging her aunt.

Lady falls in love with student who passed note to her in class, sparks reaction

A young man's attempt at wooing a lady by giving her love note during lecture in class has yielded fruits. In a recent development, both of them are now lovers.

Video shows bouncers forcing lady to accept proposal from boo after walking out on him, many say it's staged

A young lady made a scene in a video making the rounds on social media in which she could be seen rejecting marriage proposal from her boyfriend of four years.

Kanye West shows off weird prosthetic mask while walking at airport

Kanye West was earlier donning the normal mask before he was spotted for the second time with his weird face masks. He has always been a fan of face coverings.

Female soldier, 20, to build borehole for villagers after learning they drink dirty water

A 20-year-old female corps member unhappy that villagers where she was posted consume dirty water is set to provide them with free clean water but needs help.

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