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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Speaking during a recent interview with members of the fourth estate, the mother of six babies, with all being twins said her last twins are like a blessing.

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David explained how he was having a bad day and was trying to find assistance to connect his new TV. He said he was just trying to make his sick wife happy.

4 Facts the 1st ever Malaria vaccine approved by WHO after 30 years of research

The world heaved a sigh of relief after World Health Organization endorsed the first ever malaria vaccine after 30 years of research. Here are things to note.

From riches to rags: Former millionaire photographer now hawking masks

Robert Muthee currently selling masks in Thika Town was living life in the fast lane from his photography business which made him around R134 000 monthly.

Man proposes to bae after sending helicopter to pick her up, video goes viral

A romantic man identified as Shalom Abebefe recently proposed marriage to the love of his life in a beautiful style. The young man sent chopper to pick her up.

Odame Jones: Visually impaired since 2005, teacher braves odds to become a lawyer

Odame Jones mirrors resilience and determination, overcoming extraordinary circumstances to emerge a lawyer after recently being called to the Bar in Ghana.

Couple express love by doing choreography with ball, video warms hearts

A beautiful woman and her husband have got many talking on social media with their adorable video in which they could be seen expressing love to each other.

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A beautiful middle-aged couple has celebrated their 33rd anniversary. Their daughter shared the happy pics on social media and it quickly went viral worldwide.

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Ndasaki, a gorilla who became an internet sensation after her photobomb went viral in 2018 has passed away. The animal was aged 14 when she kicked the bucket.

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