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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Late Nigerian singer, Sound Sultan, has been mourned by Wyclef Jean on social media. The Haitian superstar took to Instagram noting that he lost a great brother

Jacob Zuma: The former president's road from Nkandla to Estcourt prison

Jacob Zuma is one of the most controversial politicians in SA and his recent arrest sparked outrage amongst his followers. Briefly News looked at uBaba's life.

Zaila Avant-garde: Genius, 14, becomes 1st African-American to win National Spelling Bee in US

A 14-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, Zaila Avant-garde, has made history as the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the US.

Video shows woman rolling on the floor and screaming in excitement as daughter arrives from us after 10 years

A video of a Nigerian mum has warmed hearts on social media in which the woman could be seen screaming and rolling on the floor after seeing her daughter again.

Brilliant student graduates with distinction as she bags degree in mechanical engineering

Ivana Barley has earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ashesi University. She graduated with a distinction from the private Ghanaian school. Read more.

Prince William steps out with wife days after she went into isolation over Covid-19 fears

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate who is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, was at the event to present the champion with her trophy.

Woman celebrates becoming 1st female to be appointed CEO of African leadership academy

Kenyan lady Bilha Ndirangu became the first Kenyan and also female to head the African Leadership Academy. Her success in management was considered integral.

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A Nigerian man Chukwuma has showcased the power of social media as he shared how he got talking with an American lady on Facebook. Now, she is in the country.

Girl, 2, sings with angelic voice in cute video, many say she's perfect on the mic

A cute two-year-old girl has wowed many social media users as she could be seen singing Oniduro Mi in a heartwarming video that was shared on a Facebook page.

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