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

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

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 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

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.

Teen spent 6 years digging underground cave after arguing with parents

What started as 14-year-old Andres Canto's way to cool off after an argument with his parents became a 6-year-long digging project that has resulted in a cave.

I’m grateful: Lady gets a job as data scientist with Linkedin, shares new work photo

A young lady, known as Funmilayo, had a breakthrough in her career as she became a data scientist with LinkedIn. Many people celebrated her latest achievement.

Sweet moment daughter gifts dad a car gift after 48 years of service

A lady made her dad shed tears uncontrollably as she stunned him with a car gift as he retired from work after 48 years of service. The video has warmed hearts.

Dad misses biological daughter's wedding while at step-daughter's ceremony

A besieged father revealed on Reddit that he missed his biological daughter's wedding as a result of trying to combine hers and his stepdaughter's ceremony.

DRC records 61 earthquakes in a day after volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo

Seismologists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday, May 29, reported a total of 61 earthquakes in a single day around Mount Nyiragongo volcano.

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