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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Ed Sheeran says his young daughter cries when she hears his music playing

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Friends prank internet with bizarre relationship story, fool many

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Burglar lands in police net after pretending to be a ghost to rob houses

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Snoop Dogg shares amazing photo of himself babysitting youngest grandson

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Meet the lady who started flying aircraft at 17, became a qualified pilot at 18

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African-born professor appointed new dean of renowned University College London

An African professor has recently being appointed Dean of the University College, London. He'd resume the role in August 2021. Buhari has reacted to the news.

Petty trader who wept after her fish was stolen gets help from Good Samaritans

A petty trader has received help from Good Samaritans after a thief stole her carton of fish. She was given some cash after a photo of her weeping went viral.

Dream come true for beggar as strangers donate to help him return to school

A street beggar has finally achieved his dreams of becoming a student as he was enrolled in school, thanks to contributions and support from people online.

Chris Hemsworth disappointed after son says he hopes to be Superman when older

Avengers actor Chris Hemsworth shared that he was disappointed after his son told him that he wants to be Superman when he grows up and not his character Thor.

Lady, 27, narrates how her boyfriend married another woman & still dates her

A 27-year-old Ghanaian lady who remains anonymous said that she is still dating her boyfriend after four years whilst he met and married another woman. See more

CNN journalist Van Jones Says Kim Kardashian will be an unbelievable great lawyer

CNN reporter Van Jones gushed over his long time friend Kim Kardashian on TV and explained that she will be one of the best lawyers the world has ever seen.

My spiritual powers bring them back each time they run away, polygamist says

A man who married 12 wives has stated that his goal is to marry up to 20 wives and as such has 8 more to go. According to him, he has a 'charm' that keeps them.

2 Boys break the internet with freestyle as they drop bars like famous rappers

Two little boys have warmed hearts of many people on social media after a video of their freestyle was posted on Instagram by Nigerian artiste Tunde Ednut.

Young lady celebrates buying her first car with emotional message, inspires many

A young lady has celebrated buying her first car with a heart-touching message as she expressed shock over her achievement. Her reaction has caused huge stir.

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