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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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Couple who’ve been happily married for 33 years mark anniversary with funny pics

Couple who’ve been happily married for 33 years mark anniversary with funny pics

World

4 years ago

14-year-old gorilla whose photobomb went viral dies in the arms of man who rescued her

14-year-old gorilla whose photobomb went viral dies in the arms of man who rescued her

World

4 years ago

Stunning lady boldly proposes in public, bae rejects her and walks away in video

Stunning lady boldly proposes in public, bae rejects her and walks away in video

World

4 years ago

Baking king: Talented soldier makes giant castle cake for fairytale wedding

Baking king: Talented soldier makes giant castle cake for fairytale wedding

World

4 years ago

Lady makes history at UNILAG, bags only 1st-class in class, shares result proof

Lady makes history at UNILAG, bags only 1st-class in class, shares result proof

World

4 years ago

Lady who did not have money for fees gets scholarship at UK university

Lady who did not have money for fees gets scholarship at UK university

World

4 years ago

Woman steps up to defend bae and gets surprised with a proposal, video goes viral

Woman steps up to defend bae and gets surprised with a proposal, video goes viral

World

4 years ago

A video has shown the moment a loving lady defended her bae from another woman in public. The boyfriend being defended later proposed to his loyal girlfriend.

World Teachers’ Day: 5 Inspiring educators who have gone viral in Mzansi

World Teachers’ Day: 5 Inspiring educators who have gone viral in Mzansi

People

4 years ago

Today, 05 October, is World Teachers’ Day. In honour of the dedicated and hardworking educators, Briefly News took a look at five inspiring local teachers.

Haibo: Man narrates how he was jailed for 10 years after his friend stole money

Haibo: Man narrates how he was jailed for 10 years after his friend stole money

World

4 years ago

Kofi Sarfo, a young man in Ghana who comes from Nkwanta says he was jailed for 10 years. Meanwhile, he was not the actual culprit. Full interview available.

Lady fires prayers on husband in video at their wedding reception

Lady fires prayers on husband in video at their wedding reception

World

4 years ago

A stunning lady has stirred much reactions online as she prayed for her husband on their wedding day, wishing him the best. She said nations will come to him.

Former taxi driver opens own college, gives scholarships to poor people

Former taxi driver opens own college, gives scholarships to poor people

World

4 years ago

Despite being raised in a ghetto, Kerine Davis has risen to become the founder of a college providing ad imparting training and knowledge to its students. Read.

Female soldier surprises mother in emotional video after returning from mission

Female soldier surprises mother in emotional video after returning from mission

World

4 years ago

A beautiful female soldier surprised her mother after returning from a mission. She hid herself behind a door and captured the moment the mom's eyes gazed.

Son celebrates dad who found love, got married aged 77: “Did the impossible”

Son celebrates dad who found love, got married aged 77: “Did the impossible”

World

4 years ago

Twitter user JJ Adams celebrated his 77-year-old dad, who found love during the pandemic and walked down the aisle last weekend. The story touched many netizens

Video of man posing with goats in a tree raises many eyebrows on social media

Video of man posing with goats in a tree raises many eyebrows on social media

World

4 years ago

Ric Hassani, a popular singer and influencer was seen posing with goats on a tree. The gentleman indicated he did not know how the animals got on there. Video.

Heartbroken woman gets the boot from work after going blind, no settlement given

Heartbroken woman gets the boot from work after going blind, no settlement given

World

4 years ago

A sad woman has recently opened up about how she was laid off at Metro Mass after losing her sight. The video seen by Briefly New on SVTV Africa's YouTube.

Maryn Blignaut