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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

1170 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Lupita Nyong’o pays tribute to late Michael K. Williams, says she was drawn to his kind eyes

Lupita Nyong’o pays tribute to late Michael K. Williams, says she was drawn to his kind eyes

World

4 years ago

Billionaire plans to build new city in the desert, project will cost R5.6trn & accommodate 5 million people

Billionaire plans to build new city in the desert, project will cost R5.6trn & accommodate 5 million people

World

4 years ago

Jeff Bezos reportedly invests in startup aiming to reverse ageing

Jeff Bezos reportedly invests in startup aiming to reverse ageing

World

4 years ago

Doctor accuses friend and colleague of stealing wife, shares video as proof

Doctor accuses friend and colleague of stealing wife, shares video as proof

World

4 years ago

Jubilation as Cristiano Ronaldo spotted at Man United's training ahead of Newcastle game

Jubilation as Cristiano Ronaldo spotted at Man United's training ahead of Newcastle game

World

4 years ago

Bobby Shmurda confronts fan for throwing water bottle in his face at concert

Bobby Shmurda confronts fan for throwing water bottle in his face at concert

World

4 years ago

Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco removed estranged hubby from Instagram bio

Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco removed estranged hubby from Instagram bio

World

4 years ago

The actress Kaley recently made some changes on the bio and removed her hubby name from the description, a clear indication she has moved on from her breakup.

‘Chasing girls is my hobby’: Job applicant writes his favorite activities on CV

‘Chasing girls is my hobby’: Job applicant writes his favorite activities on CV

World

4 years ago

A young job applicant has written a CV that is gathering a lot of attention online. In the section where he was writing about his hobbies; he broke a secret

Man proves professor who said he won’t graduate wrong, inspires the internet

Man proves professor who said he won’t graduate wrong, inspires the internet

World

4 years ago

A man Saif Ullah has stunned many with his PhD success story. The man was told by his professor that he couldn't finish it even in 10 years but wowed the man.

Quadruplets break record as they graduate from UK university at the same time

Quadruplets break record as they graduate from UK university at the same time

World

4 years ago

A set of quadruplets broke record in Oxford Brookes University as they graduated from the institution at the same time. Two among them finished with 1st class.

Gorgeous female technician inspires many with her job, shares cute work photos

Gorgeous female technician inspires many with her job, shares cute work photos

People

4 years ago

A young lady, Favour T Chinyere, has inspired social media users with her job as a technician. Chinyere said both men and women should embrace her kind of job.

Lamborghini Corolla: Man spends R100 000 to pimp old Toyota

Lamborghini Corolla: Man spends R100 000 to pimp old Toyota

People

4 years ago

Joy Motswi has converted his 1989 model Toyota Corolla, which is turning people's heads wherever he goes. He talks to Briefly News about his pimped out whip.

Little girl warms hearts with amazing dance steps in video, many react

Little girl warms hearts with amazing dance steps in video, many react

World

4 years ago

A beautiful little kid has warmed hearts on social media after dancing with so much confidence in an adorable video she shared on her Instagram page, @phalovj.

Stunning pic of lady posing with mangoes get men drooling, many want to meet her

Stunning pic of lady posing with mangoes get men drooling, many want to meet her

World

4 years ago

A young lady has got people talking on social media after a stunning photo of her was shared on LinkedIn. The young lady could be seen posing with mangoes.

Groom and his men rule wedding ceremony with their handkerchief dance moves

Groom and his men rule wedding ceremony with their handkerchief dance moves

World

4 years ago

A short video showing a man and his groomsmen entertaining wedding guests with well-executed dance steps has stirred massive reactions among Nigerians online.

Maryn Blignaut