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

Cristiano Ronaldo could join the rest of the team in training tomorrow after his meeting with his new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Carrington complex today.

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

Bobby Shmurda was hit by an object from the crowd at the Made in America concert and he was not holding back. He has his team to thank for their swift action.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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