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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A baby got many people wowed as she gave a funny performance to One Direction's hit song. Despite mumbling for the most part, the kid infused so much energy.

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Blake Shelton and singer Gwen Stefani finally tied the knot over the weekend and could not wait to share their wedding snaps. The two clearly had a blast..

Disabled teen, 13, whose mom carried her around finally gets a wheelchair

A 13-year-old local teen, Yamkela Mafiyane, is overcome with joy after finally receiving a wheelchair. She opened up to Briefly News about the amazing gift.

Boss catches cleaner taking selfie in his office, encourages him to follow dreams

A Nigerian man known as Oluwanishola Akeju has inspired one of his staff, a cleaner, after he saw him taking selfies in his office during his working hours.

Actress Julia Roberts posts rare photo with hubby Daniel Moder on 19th wedding anniversary

Actress and Academy Award winner Julia Roberts recently shared a lovely photo of her and husband Daniel Moder as they celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary.

Couple who met at age 12 still together after 18 years; share then & now photos

A beautiful couple have been together for 18 years. They met at age 12. Calling themselves The Kab Family, they shared amazing throwback & current photos online

Covid-19: Prince William's wife goes into self-isolation after exposure to coronavirus

Prince William's wife, Kate Middleton was forced into self-isolation, on Friday after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.

Kind man praised for braving the rain to fix young boy's broken bicycle

The Black man did not mind the rain and did not leave the boy alone in trouble before fixing the broken bike. He was praised online by many people for his deed.

Couple who met on Facebook get married, screenshots of their 1st chat showed the lady DMed him

An Igbo couple who met online have stunned the internet with their beautiful wedding pictures. Their first chat showed that the lady reached out to him first.

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