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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FIFA World Cup volunteer manager healed by TB Joshua shortly before his passing

TB Joshua died on Saturday, June 5, however a video is showing how he healed a woman of mal-united tibia during his lifetime is currently making the rounds.

TB Joshua: Photos, video show mourners at Synagogue Church paying last respects

Many people were recently at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) to pay their last respects to the late Prophet TB Joshua, who died at the age of 57.

Young artist, 23, taught himself how to draw, makes a living selling portraits

Pumlani Plaatjie creates stunning portraits of famous people. The self-taught artist makes a living by selling his art and he hopes to one day own a studio.

World Environment Day 2021: The generation that can make peace with nature

Saturday, 5 June, is the annual World Environment Day. The day aims to create awareness about issues and encourage action for the protection of our environment.

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

A preacher has claimed that sin can never take a man to hell. He emphasised that faith in Christ is freedom from sin. His video has ignited a stir online. Read.

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

First Lady Jill Biden's birthday could not be complete without good wishes from her loved ones and close friends such as former US First Lady Michelle Obama.

Kim Kardashian breaks down over failed marriage with Kanye West

A penultimate episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashian saw mum of four, Kim Kardashian, weep over her failed marriage with Kanye West. Read more on Briefly.

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

This young kid was asked to turn off his PlayStation and instead, packed his bag and left home while claiming his dad had told him that he does not love him.

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

Identical twins Amy Fuggiti and Courtney Essenpreis from Chicago have shown their tight family bond after Courtney accepted to be a surrogate to Amy's baby.

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