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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James Bond Actor Daniel Craig Says He Likes Going to Gay Bars to Avoid Aggressive Men

Apart from just the peace that came with gay bars, actor Craig said he enjoyed visiting the sites because he could "flirt" with women frequenting the gay bars.

Woman Narrates Hubby Proposed Before He Even Knew Her Name

A newlywed wife, Anisha Kyambadde said her husband, Ismi, asked her hand in marriage before he even got the chance to know her name. The two met 11 years ago.

From cleaner to pilot: A look at the inspiring story of Nokuthula Mchunu

The name Nokuthula Mchunu is now synonymous with dreaming and achieving. It has opened up flood gates of hope and at her age she become an inspiration to many.

Little girl screams in hilarious video after finally watching her own makeup in mirror

A video of a young girl is cracking ribs online. The girl did her own makeup without a mirror. Her reaction upon finally seeing her face was the spice of it all

Girl finally makes it in life after growing up in broken home; celebrates online

Cleopatra Ogharadukun is a beautiful young lady on LinkedIn. She has recounted overcoming many challenges from a broken home. But she now has a good life...

Bride & groom make physically challenged sister’s dream come true in sweet video

An emerging clip has captured the adorable moment a man carried a physically challenged 'bride' from the entrance all the way to the altar. Many gushed over it.

90-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner sent to space on Blue Origin rocket

The interesting bit about the whole trip is that Star Trek star William and those aboard the craft got the chance to experience short moments of weightlessness.

Thief falls asleep in car he tried to steal, wakes up hours later

A men went to steal at about 3 am in the morning. He had jumped a wall and broken into a car. However, he fell asleep and was found at 6 am still sleeping.

Squid Game creator says he lost 6 teeth during production, worried about season 2

Squad Game producer and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk said the filming of the series was very physically demanding. He said people's perception of the show changed.

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