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Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, University of South Africa (2012–2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (GNI, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024), Thomson Reuters Foundation AI Adoption Training and WAN-IFRA Women in News Programme (2025)

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, with nine years of experience in digital journalism. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and specialises in digital storytelling and feature writing. She has completed advanced professional training in media and innovation, including the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course, multiple Google News Initiative programmes, Thomson Reuters AI Adoption Training, and the WAN-IFRA Women in News leadership programme. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1172 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Sin can never take a man to hell - Preacher boldly proclaims, video causes stir

Sin can never take a man to hell - Preacher boldly proclaims, video causes stir

World

4 years ago

Michelle Obama fondly praises Jill Biden on her birthday with sweet message

Michelle Obama fondly praises Jill Biden on her birthday with sweet message

World

4 years ago

Kim Kardashian breaks down over failed marriage with Kanye West

Kim Kardashian breaks down over failed marriage with Kanye West

World

4 years ago

Young boy packs, leaves home after dad told him to switch off PlayStation in hilarious clip

Young boy packs, leaves home after dad told him to switch off PlayStation in hilarious clip

World

4 years ago

Family bond: Woman discloses she is carrying her twin sister's baby

Family bond: Woman discloses she is carrying her twin sister's baby

World

4 years ago

Couple who started talking on Facebook DM get engaged after dating for 1 year

Couple who started talking on Facebook DM get engaged after dating for 1 year

World

4 years ago

Reactions as 26-year-old man steals 26 generators, photo goes viral

Reactions as 26-year-old man steals 26 generators, photo goes viral

World

4 years ago

A 26-year-old Nigerian man has been apprehended for stealing 26 generators. The suspect identified as Opeyemi Tosin was arrested alongside two other suspects.

H10N3: Another terrible virus strain emerges as first case is recorded in China

H10N3: Another terrible virus strain emerges as first case is recorded in China

World

4 years ago

A strain of bird influenza, known as H10N3 has been diagnosed in a 41-year-old Chinese patient who resides in the Jiangsu region of China as a poultry worker.

5 Things about the R378m Rolls Royce Boat Tail, the world’s most expensive car

5 Things about the R378m Rolls Royce Boat Tail, the world’s most expensive car

World

4 years ago

Rolls-Royce's Boat Tail is not just a car but a vehicle crafted to meet the want of its owners. It took four years of a collaborative effort to birth the whip

Man claims he cheated on his wife with over 1000 women and regrets it

Man claims he cheated on his wife with over 1000 women and regrets it

World

4 years ago

A man, who was identified as Prince Narams, has left many in shock after revealing that he used to cheat on his wife Lucy Wanjiku daily. Narams regrets cheating

Sweet moment soldier proposes marriage to girlfriend at work, melts hearts online

Sweet moment soldier proposes marriage to girlfriend at work, melts hearts online

World

4 years ago

A video of a handsome soldier proposing marriage to his girlfriend at her workplace has warmed hearts online. The lady said yes to her man in the cute video.

Young lady reunites with her childhood bestie after 16 years, photos go viral

Young lady reunites with her childhood bestie after 16 years, photos go viral

World

4 years ago

A young lady has reunited with her childhood best friend after 16 years of being apart. Their adorable photos got many people online to begin search for theirs.

Traffic cop gets into motorist's car without permission, gets taught a lesson

Traffic cop gets into motorist's car without permission, gets taught a lesson

World

4 years ago

A Nigerian traffic warden has got many on social media laughing after calling on Jesus and begging for his dear life when a motorist taught him a great lesson.

Cristiano Ronaldo set to launch new hotel in Madrid, gets shaded by Pepe

Cristiano Ronaldo set to launch new hotel in Madrid, gets shaded by Pepe

World

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to open his latest hotel named Pestana CR7 Gran Via Madrid next week. This will be the forward's third after owning two in Portugal.

Toddler represents her culture well, sings song with sweet voice in video

Toddler represents her culture well, sings song with sweet voice in video

World

4 years ago

A little girl has become popular online after signing about her origin and how she is proud of it. Some Nigerians said she deserved many gifts for her act.

Maryn Blignaut