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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Man wrongfully jailed for 16 years dies of Covid19 after release from prison

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Husband surprises wife with brand new Mercedes Benz day before she gives birth

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Ronaldo and family forced out of new mansion in Manchester due to animal disturbances

Cristiano Ronaldo and his family have reportedly swapped mansions just weeks into their UK return because bleating sheep were keeping them awake all night.

Lisa Wilson: Activist loses 6 family members to Covid19 within 3 weeks

Despite being a Covid19 advocate, Lisa Wilson could not convince members of her family to get the vaccine in just two days she had lost her uncle and grandma.

Gabrielle Union feared Dwayne might not love her fully over fertility issues

Actress Gabriel Union said she felt like her body had failed her and that her husband, Dwayne Wade, deserved someone better than her, who could birth a child.

Kim Kardashian says she's done having children after filing divorce from Kanye West

Kim Kardashian's quick response sparked mixed reactions on social media with quite a number of her fans wondering she had chose to stop giving birth at 40.

Kind woman gives lunch, school supplies and backpacks to pupils in Africa

In the spirit of love, Michelle Troxclair, a social media user from Nebraska, has put smiles on the faces of students at an underprivileged school in Africa.

Sister of Martin Luther King Jr turns 94; internet celebrates her

Dr. Christine King Farris is the eldest sister of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The old woman has turned 94 and was celebrated by niece.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle named on Times’ 100 Most Influential People list

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were named among 100 influential people in the world by the Times Magazine. The couple has been doing great things for people.

It wasn't me: Nick Cannon claims he didn't propose to singer Ashanti

According to Page Six, actor Nick Cannon, 40, said he was not the man who was photographed on a bended knee while kissing Ashanti's hand during the 2021 VMAs.

Manchester United bested 2-1 by Young Boys in thrilling Champions League opener

Manchester United succumbed to a shock defeat to minions Young Boys as Jesse Lingard’s error late in the game handed the hosts a famous victory in Switzerland

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