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 - 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. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and has over seven years of journalism experience. She specialises in digital journalism and feature writing. Maryn completed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course and multiple Google News Initiative training programmes. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za.

1257 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Nick Cannon Says He Spends Over R3.6 million to Entertain His 12 Kids

American TV personality Nick Cannon spends KSh 30m a year to take his 12 kids to Disneyland. He reveals how he used to get free perks and his plans for the holidays.

Overnight millionaires: A look at SA's 5 biggest PowerBall winners worth a combined R785 million

Briefly News looks at the stories of South Africa's biggest PowerBall winners, from a historic R232 million jackpot to multiple life-changing wins.

Cresta Mall mermaid goes TikTok viral after tail gets caught in reef, South Africans react to video

Professional mermaid Nokukhanya.the_mermaid faced a perilous situation as her tail got caught in a viral TikTok video. Gabriela Green-Thompson addressed the danger.

Beautiful outdoor setup and decor for wedding totally destroyed by storm in video: "May be a sign"

@sikaofficial shared a video showing the aftermath of a storm that wrecked a luxurious outdoor wedding setup, depicting the team's determined efforts to salvage it.

Jada Pinkett Says She, Will Smith Will 'Stay Together Forever' Despite Strained Marriage

Jada Pinkett disclosed that she and her estranged husband Will Smith will stay together forever in spite of the challenges they have faced in their relationship.

TikTok video of swimmer's near-death experience in Cape Town ocean garners 8.3M views, netizens left stressed

A swimmer fought nature’s might, narrowly surviving the Cape Town ocean. An adrenaline-pumping video garnering 8.3 million views sparks both awe and criticism.

McDonald's crush: Woman takes to TikTok with video of mystery hunk, South Africans have jokes

A woman posted a video on TikTok of a man she finds attractive. The lady spotted the hunk in McDonald's and SA had a hilarious reaction to the post.

Cars, wine estates and safaris: A look at how Patrice Motsepe and 3 other SA billionaires spend their money

Koos Bekker, Nicky Oppenheimer, Johann Rupert and Patrice Motsepe are among the richest men in South Africa. We look at how these billionaires spend their money.

Springboks crowned RWC 2023 champions: Boks to lift Webb Ellis Cup after securing nail-biting win

The Springboks and All Blacks faced off against each other in the Rugby World Cup final for the Webb Ellis Cup and the historic title of most successful RWC team.

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