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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Dr Nandipha Magudumana's relationship with Thabo Bester cost her a life of luxury. She sacrificed everything from trips to the United Emirates to Porsches.

Who is the richest artist in South Africa? Top 20 list and their net worth

The richest artist in South Africa in 2023 is Black Coffee, who has an estimated worth of $60 million. Several artists have joined the multi-million-dollar club

Top 12 youngest millionaires in South Africa 2024 (net worths revealed)

Who are the youngest millionaires in South Africa in 2024? Check out this list of of the wealthiest people in the country, their ages, and sources of wealth.

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The theme for the 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July set to be run on 1 July, at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse has been proudly unveiled by Hollywoodbets.

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Discover the most valuable South African coins. The post provides you with clear images for you to easily identify these old historic coins when you see them.

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A woman went viral after showing how much she bought for R2 100 at Woolies. Briefly News looked at the same items at Pick n Pay to see who is actually cheaper.

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