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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to jail for illegally financing election

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to a one-year prison term after a Paris court found him guilty of illegally financing his election.

Nando’s savage moments: 5 Clapbacks that are hotter than their chicken

Nandos is known for more than its peri-peri chicken and flour-covered rolls. The fast food chain restaurant is famous for its fiery comments & clapbacks online.

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