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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

Author's articles

Nicki Minaj stunned after young son speaks for 1st time on video: "Hi"

Nicki Minaj stunned after young son speaks for 1st time on video: "Hi"

World

4 years ago

He drives a Benz: Friends create hilarious poster advertising wife vacancy for their pal

He drives a Benz: Friends create hilarious poster advertising wife vacancy for their pal

World

4 years ago

Man shares how bae cheated on him while he was paying her school fees

Man shares how bae cheated on him while he was paying her school fees

World

4 years ago

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo released from Portugal international duty

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo released from Portugal international duty

World

4 years ago

Cardi B disclose her R79m Atlanta home flooded during hurricane Ida, shares footage

Cardi B disclose her R79m Atlanta home flooded during hurricane Ida, shares footage

World

4 years ago

Ronaldo sets new record, becomes men's all-time international top scorer

Ronaldo sets new record, becomes men's all-time international top scorer

World

4 years ago

Hilarious video shows cute lady screaming in a rollercoaster as wind blows her wig away

Hilarious video shows cute lady screaming in a rollercoaster as wind blows her wig away

World

4 years ago

A hilarious video has got people laughing on social media in which a young lady could be seen enjoying a rollercoaster ride before the wind blew her wig away.

Prophet donates church offering & donations to man facing challenges; he bursts into tears

Prophet donates church offering & donations to man facing challenges; he bursts into tears

World

4 years ago

A preacher, known as Apostle Hounkpati, changed the life of a pastor by donating his entire church offering and donations received at a Sunday service to him.

Twins,14, quit school to learn mechanical work at a fitting shop

Twins,14, quit school to learn mechanical work at a fitting shop

World

4 years ago

When twin sisters Gloria and Glorine Martels decided to combine their education with mechanical work, they were convinced it was the path they wanted to walk.

Mom of 4 quits job to sell stuff she found in dustbins, now makes R14k in a week

Mom of 4 quits job to sell stuff she found in dustbins, now makes R14k in a week

World

4 years ago

A 32-year-old woman dumped her job as a canteen worker to begin collecting and selling trash items. Tiffany She’ree makes R14 000 a week from the unpopular job.

Hilarious video shows groom mistaking another man for his wife at wedding

Hilarious video shows groom mistaking another man for his wife at wedding

World

4 years ago

There was mild drama at a wedding as an Oyinbo man denied his wife and took a Nigerian man as bride during the couple's game. Viral video sparks reactions.

Talented man builds artificial hand for brother after he lost 2 fingers

Talented man builds artificial hand for brother after he lost 2 fingers

World

4 years ago

A talented Nigerian man has brought smiles on his brother and given him confidence by creating an artificial hand. The brother had lost two of his fingers.

Michael Jordan’s used boxer shorts selling for R7.2k at auction

Michael Jordan’s used boxer shorts selling for R7.2k at auction

World

4 years ago

The Michael Jordan boxers are said to have been regularly worn by the NBA star and have signs of heavy use. They are said to be the closest thing to greatness.

Exclusive: Mentally ill Limpopo man drops some wisdom in viral video

Exclusive: Mentally ill Limpopo man drops some wisdom in viral video

People

4 years ago

A Limpopo man's video has found its way to the internet. He is an intelligent and amazingly talented guy. The 51-year-old viral sensation spoke to Briefly News.

Mom of 6 daughters finally has a son, gives birth at bus station

Mom of 6 daughters finally has a son, gives birth at bus station

World

4 years ago

A woman who gave birth to her first male child at a bus park stirred mixed reactions from Nigerians. While some rejoiced, others said she needs to stop birthing

Maryn Blignaut