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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Portugal international and Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first person in the world to complete 300 Million followers social media platform Instagram.

Inside Mark Zuckberberg's mansions and amazing R4.5 billion real estate properties

The 5th richest person in the world Mark Zuckerberg boasts of majestic mansions and real estate properties worth millions of dollars that will blow your mind.

Bunny Wailer: Reggae legend to be buried 3 months after his death

Reports from Jamaica had earlier disclosed that the reggae star Bunny had previously been admitted to the hospital for complications following a second stroke.

US poet Jackie Hill Perry pregnant again 8 months after delivering 3rd child

News that American poet and rapper Jackie Hill Perry is pregnant again surprised her followers, given that she delivered her third child just eight months ago.

Beautiful ladies wow with their impressive dance skills, people gush over their video

Two beautiful Korean ladies have been hailed by Nigerians on social media after a video of their impressive legworks emerged. They sure killed the dance style.

Quadruplets who attended prestigious Yale University together graduate same day

Aaron, Nick, Zach and Nigel, collectively known as the Wade Quadruplets, recently graduated from the Yale University, but each with a different career interest.

Lovely moment female soldier gets married, video goes viral

People praised a female soldier on her wedding day. Military officers were also present at the event to add pomps and fanfare to it in their peculiar style.

Lady takes cute photos in parents' farm after becoming 1st person in family to graduate

A lady, Jennifer Rocha, has made her parents proud after becoming the first person in her family to graduate from college. She finished from UC, San Diego.

Man who never gave up after 20 applications and attending over 30 interviews finally wins

A man has shown that those who never give up in the end almost always win. After a series of rejections, Shamsideen got the fellowship he chased for months.

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