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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

1172 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

Author's articles

Burna Boy beams with excitement as he receives a customised Grammy wristwatch

Burna Boy beams with excitement as he receives a customised Grammy wristwatch

World

4 years ago

Prophetess Mary Bushiri: Inside the luxury life of Major 1’s wife

Prophetess Mary Bushiri: Inside the luxury life of Major 1’s wife

People

4 years ago

Kylie Jenner is pregnant, expecting second child with Travis Scott

Kylie Jenner is pregnant, expecting second child with Travis Scott

World

4 years ago

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck go unnoticed during date night with their kids

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck go unnoticed during date night with their kids

World

4 years ago

Young lady says she's unashamed to help her man sell coconut on the street

Young lady says she's unashamed to help her man sell coconut on the street

World

4 years ago

Man who rescued abandoned girl celebrates as she prepares to join university

Man who rescued abandoned girl celebrates as she prepares to join university

World

4 years ago

Kind policewoman breastfeeds abandoned baby she found crying

Kind policewoman breastfeeds abandoned baby she found crying

World

4 years ago

A policewoman was overtime on guard when she and her partner were called to a children's hospital. On getting there, she saw an abandoned kid and breastfed him.

History made: FBI selects 1st black woman to join a SWAT team

History made: FBI selects 1st black woman to join a SWAT team

World

4 years ago

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recorded its first black woman to join the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. In the publication by CNN, it

Man without training repairs big ship, makes it work again, leaves many amazed

Man without training repairs big ship, makes it work again, leaves many amazed

World

4 years ago

A young Nigerian man, Olatunde, was able to get into the maritime sector after a friend introduced him to his boss as someone who could fix their faulty ship.

Ladies “scatter" dance floor with amazing legwork, leave guests screaming

Ladies “scatter" dance floor with amazing legwork, leave guests screaming

World

4 years ago

Two cute young ladies have been commended on social media after thrilling guests with their amazing dancing skills in an adorable video that has gone viral.

Madonna celebrates 63rd birthday in Italy with her 27-year-old boyfriend, kids

Madonna celebrates 63rd birthday in Italy with her 27-year-old boyfriend, kids

World

4 years ago

Madonna and her huge family could be seen having the time of their lives during the birthday vacay. The singer and her young lover were in a lovey-dovey mood.

Woman reveals husband ran away after finding out she’s pregnant with triplets

Woman reveals husband ran away after finding out she’s pregnant with triplets

World

4 years ago

A 40-year-old Ghanaian woman by the name, Abena Yeboah has granted an interview with BONE MAN TV where she revealed her husband left when she was pregnant with

Meet the businessman who built 700 homes in Africa in 20 years

Meet the businessman who built 700 homes in Africa in 20 years

World

4 years ago

Ghanaian business mogul, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar has opened up about his humble beginnings. During his speech at the recently held Ghana

If he baths 3 times a day, don’t marry him; real men don’t like it, lady says

If he baths 3 times a day, don’t marry him; real men don’t like it, lady says

World

4 years ago

A Ghanaian-Nigerian comedienne is making waves on social media with a tweet that has gotten the full support of some men. In the tweet the comedienne with Twitt

27-year-old man wants to be adopted: "I just need to feel loved"

27-year-old man wants to be adopted: "I just need to feel loved"

World

4 years ago

Peter Kipkorir has spoken out about his struggles with life and now wants any willing family to adopt him. Kipkorir, 27, says he sees this as his only hope.

Maryn Blignaut