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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

1170 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Kourtney Kardashian’s lover Travis Barker flies for 1st time since surviving deadly plane crash in 2008

Kourtney Kardashian’s lover Travis Barker flies for 1st time since surviving deadly plane crash in 2008

World

4 years ago

Kalani and Jarani: 5 photos of the twin sisters born with rare black and white skin colours

Kalani and Jarani: 5 photos of the twin sisters born with rare black and white skin colours

World

4 years ago

Erykah Badu apologises to the Obamas after recording former US president's 'maskless' party

Erykah Badu apologises to the Obamas after recording former US president's 'maskless' party

World

4 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa: A look at his R6.4 billion nett worth and how he generated it

President Cyril Ramaphosa: A look at his R6.4 billion nett worth and how he generated it

People

4 years ago

Zoie Health introduces one-stop women’s health platform

Zoie Health introduces one-stop women’s health platform

People

4 years ago

Man who had never used computer goes to varsity & graduates as AI expert

Man who had never used computer goes to varsity & graduates as AI expert

World

4 years ago

Reactions as creative kid operates manual excavator, packs dirt from gutter

Reactions as creative kid operates manual excavator, packs dirt from gutter

World

4 years ago

A smart little kid has been hailed on social media for his creativity after an adorable video of him operating a manual excavator was shared by a LinkedIn user.

Prince Charles, Princess Diana’s 40-year-old royal wedding cake slice sells for R37 000

Prince Charles, Princess Diana’s 40-year-old royal wedding cake slice sells for R37 000

World

4 years ago

The original price the piece was expected to sell was between R6 000 and R11 000 but it got even more. The buyer said earnings from it would go to charity.

Robin Williams’ son Zak pens emotional tribute on anniversary of actor’s death: “Love you forever”

Robin Williams’ son Zak pens emotional tribute on anniversary of actor’s death: “Love you forever”

World

4 years ago

Robin Williams's son Zak shared a touching tribute on Twitter to celebrate his father seven years on. He noted he was a man who gave people joy and laughter.

Exclusive: Young woman, 25, goes from cleaner to independent constructor

Exclusive: Young woman, 25, goes from cleaner to independent constructor

People

4 years ago

We are celebrating all boss ladies this Women’s Month and Mukovhe Magagula is one of them. She shares her inspirational story as an independent constructor.

Couple welcomes twins with rare black and white skin colours, cute photos pop up

Couple welcomes twins with rare black and white skin colours, cute photos pop up

World

4 years ago

A mother in Manchester, England, Jade Ball, has given birth to a set of biracial twin boys who look different just like any other set of fraternal twins. Photos

Rihanna ecstatic over video of celebrities praising how good she smells

Rihanna ecstatic over video of celebrities praising how good she smells

World

4 years ago

Rihanna is apparently the only one fans want to smell after a video of celebrities went viral praising how nice her scent is. She could not help but share it.

Kids, 3, battling cancer who met in hospital reunite for 1st time for playdate

Kids, 3, battling cancer who met in hospital reunite for 1st time for playdate

World

4 years ago

Two mothers organised a playdate for their children who met in hospital while undergoing cancer treatment. They became friends and would play together daily.

Kind man finds poor boy studying under streetlight at night and changes his life for good

Kind man finds poor boy studying under streetlight at night and changes his life for good

World

4 years ago

A poor boy who had gone viral after CCTV captured him studying under streetlight on the road has received help. A kind man looked for him and rebuilt his home.

Enterprising clinical officer, 23, opens clothing company to increase her financial independence

Enterprising clinical officer, 23, opens clothing company to increase her financial independence

World

4 years ago

According to the business lady, Katongo Musongole her clothing company was launched when she was just a third year student in college. Read more on Briefly News

Maryn Blignaut