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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Haibo: Lady spends R32.8k on cheek fillers to have the 'biggest cheeks'

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New mum breaks down in tears as foundation clears hospital bill, emotional video...

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Meet the kind teen, 15, who uses her pocket money to feed the less fortunate

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Couple in long distance relationship gets emotional at airport after reuniting

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Kid gets angry after finding out her mum gave birth to boy, video goes viral

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Marlon Wayans says he's never married because his mother was his number one girl

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Woman has 2 boys after doctors said she can’t give birth due to medical condition

A 35-yr-old lady got her miracle babies despite being told that she can't conceive as a normal woman would do. She had one boy naturally and the other via IVF.

Man takes back money he sprayed on bride who refused to smile or dance in video

Internet users have reacted to a video from a wedding showing a bride standing like a tree while she is sprayed with money. The man would later took his cash.

Deaf man who attended classes but couldn't hear words graduates with PhD from US university

A Nigerian man Nnaemeka has motivated many people towards reaching for their goals in life irrespective of their challenges. He got his PhD despite being deaf.

Floyd Mayweather shows off 7 exotic cars, including a Range Rover, Rolls Royce

Floyd Mayweather took to his Instagram handle to show off his seven white exotic cars and security men guarding them. Money Man was feeling on top of the world.

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

Burna Boy has another Grammy souvenir in his collection. The music star was given a special wristwatch in recognition of winning an award earlier this year.

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

Prophetess Mary is the wife of controversial religious leader, Shepherd Bushiri. Their fame & massive following secured a lavish lifestyle for the power couple.

Kylie Jenner is pregnant, expecting second child with Travis Scott

Beauty mogul Kylie Jenner is expecting her second child with Travis Scott. Sources believed to be close to the entrepreneur confirmed that she is pregnant.

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

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were accompanied by their kids and his mother as they watched Hamilton in LA. Ben's son was, however, missing from the party.

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

A Ghanaian lady has made many proud as she is spotted in a video helping her boyfriend sell coconut by the roadside. In an interview on a Youtube channel, DE GO

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