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 takes crate challenge to another level with bicycle, video goes viral

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Newlywed couple sends R3.4k invoice to guests who failed to show up to wedding

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Gorgeous law student reaps bountiful maize harvest, shares cute photos

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Emilio Flores Marquez: World's oldest man dies at age 113

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Tom Cruise loses luggage worth thousands after thieves stole bodyguard's BMW

Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise lost his luggage which was stolen with his bodyguard’s BMW. The vehicle was later recovered, but the luggage is still missing

Man advertises himself for girlfriend online; monthly salary is R5 300

Twitter user Chudy with the handle @OkparaNnaJiAku says he wants a girlfriend who will accept R5300 as monthly salary with other benefits & possible raise.

Batman actor Val Kilmer narrates struggle to eat, breathe after battle with cancer

The star actor Val Kilmer is now in recovery after enduring painful chemotherapy treatments, radiation and a tracheotomy that permanently damaged his voice.

Lady becomes senior manager of big international company after waiting many years

An inspiring young lady has become the manager of her company, a position she has hoped to achieve for years. Many congratulated her on the win on LinkedIn.

P Diddy claims Richard Mille watches are ugly despite owning 3, urges men to buy houses instead

Rapper P Diddy might have some of the famous Richard Mille watches but still believes they are not as hot. In a clip, he advised people were to put their money.

Cute toddler imitates grandpa who uses stick, walks like old man in funny video

A little kid got people on social media laughing after imitating her grandpa in an adorable video that has gone viral. She could be seen walking with a stick.

No to Ye: Kim Kardashian will not change last name like Kanye West

Kim Kardashian knows that all her children have West as their second name and hence she is not changing hers. However, she fully supports Kanye's decision.

Man, 29, thrilled as hair replacement system makes him look "10 years younger"

A 29-year-old bald-headed driver identified as Adam Sinclair could be seen shedding tears of joy in a video after being fitted with a hair replacement system.

Visually impaired PhD student elected president of Oxford Africa Society

Ebenezer Azamati is a Ghanaian student studying for PhD at Oxford University. He has been elected as president of the Oxford Africa Society. He went viral 2020

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