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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Young artist wows with stunning portraits showcasing SA’s daily struggles

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Bride confidently raps during wedding reception as groom hypes her up

Fati and Kingsley gave their guests a stunning rap performance at their wedding reception that impressed many. The two were praised by many who admired them.

Pastor lifts man, throws him into the congregation during deliverance in video

Internet users reacted to a video from a deliverance session from a church. In the viral video, the pastor jerked a man and threw him into the congregation.

Beauty and brains: A look at the life of Shudufhadzo Musida

The current Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, is an inspiring lady who is using her voice to empower other women in Mzansi and to advocate mental health.

Young man celebrates bagging PhD scholarship in the US, shares adorable photos

A smart young man identified as Emmanuel Osuagwu has celebrated his achievement on social media after recently bagging a PhD scholarship in the United States.

Loving husband rents out movie theatre to play wife long-lost video of their wedding

According to Drew a friend of theirs hooked them up with the video of their wedding out of the blues just days before celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary

Plan B: Psychology graduate shows off her beauty store business with pride

A stunning graduate has shown off her 'Plan B' on social media with joy. The first class graduate Esther now earns her living as a seller of beauty products.

Edith Murway-Traina: 100-year-old woman becomes the world's oldest powerlifter

Edith Murway has won two gold medals so far for the 60-pound bench press and the 130-pound deadlift categories respectively. through lifting weight. Read more.

Selfless woman offers to be surrogate mom for childless family

A Kenyan lady has offered to help families struggling with infertility. The selfless lady Mugo is willing to be a surrogate mom to help a couple become parents.

Mom still hopeful she will conceive despite having experienced 4 miscarriages

A Kenyan mom, Faith, has narrated her heart-wrenching story of having four miscarriages. She says she still hopes to conceive twins and has not yet given up.

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