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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Cardi B and Offset's Atlanta home was not spared when Hurricane Ida hit the famous town. The rapper shared footage of her house showing water all over the home.

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

Cristiano Ronaldo is now the all-time men's international top scorer after netting a brace in Portugal's 2-1 win against Ireland on Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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