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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Zoie Health introduces one-stop women’s health platform

Zoie Health is providing an incredible South African innovation for SA women, supporting women as they consider their health, fertility and post birth support.

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

Maxwell Aladago arrived at Ashesi University after he never used a computer in his life. He now does PhD research in Artificial Intelligence at Dartmouth, USA

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

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

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'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

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

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 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

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

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