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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Emotional moment shows woman, 50, who gave birth for the 1st time thanking God

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Church goes crypto, directs 'partners' to make payments to its Bitcoin wallet

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Young lady who lost her parents while she was in school finally becomes a gradua...

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Man makes beautiful motorbike and lion sculptures using chocolates, videos go vi...

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Billionaire Michiel Le Roux ditched a career in law before founding Capitec

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Lady goes on knees to beg cop who arrested her boyfriend, turns out to be a prop...

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Old Town Road singer Lil Nas poses in lady's strapless jumpsuit during photoshoot

The American music star, famed for his Old Town Road jam on Thursday, shared a slide three photos of himself on Instagram in a move that got the world talking.

Barefoot man gets attention during church service with his dance moves in video

A unnamed Nigerian man has got much attention on social media as he bust amazing dance moves during a church service. Many people were surprised by the energy.

Ne-Yo, wife Crystal Smith welcome baby girl: “My world is finally complete”

Crystal Smith shared lovely messages on her Instagram to confirm the arrival of her and hubby Ne-Yo's first daughter, noting that she was born weeks early.

Athenkosi Quku: Meet the man who showers the homeless with blessings

Athenkosi Quku is a young man with a heart of gold. He used his own money to start an NPO that benefits poor people who have been left with nowhere else to go.

Rihanna, boyfriend ASAP Rocky spotted displaying enviable PDA while on date night

ASAP Rocky and Rihanna were hanging out at a popular barcade in New York on date night. All eyes were on the two who were oblivious as they shared cute moments.

Jennifer Aniston says she and Brad Pitt are friends: "There’s no oddness"

The actress, during a recent interview with members of the fourth estate noted that she has perfectly mastered the art of maintaining friendship with her ex.

Reality star Paris Hilton says she is more interested in having children than becoming a billionaire

Paris Hilton's revelations contradicted her earlier statement in which she categorically stated that she would not slow down until she became a billionaire.

Baby screams joyfully at beautiful chair gift, her expression in video goes viral

The reaction of a baby when she saw the chair she was given has arguably got to be one of the best moments on Instagram. The kid jumped around in great delight.

Mom reveals she was meant to be a nun as her quadruplets celebrate 5th birthday

Divinar Joseph's quadruplets Lara, Lyanna, Libby, and Lisa are celebrating their fifth birthday today, a stark contrast from the nun that she was meant to be.

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